Heat Waves
About Criteria for Declaring Heat Wave in India Plains and Hilly Regions: Coastal Areas When the maximum temperature departure is 4.50°C or more from normal, a heat wave may be described provided the actual maximum temperature is 37°C or more. Fatality Causes Impact of Heat Waves Impact on Health: Impact on Water Resources: Impact on Energy: Way Forward […]
Schools of Indian Philosophy
Indian Philosophy denotes the Philosophical Speculations of all Indian thinkers, Ancient or Modern, Hindus or Non-Hindus, Theists or Atheists. A classic principle of classification to understand Indian philosophy is to divide it into two broad classes, Āstika (Orthodox) and Nāstika (Heterodox). Āstika (Orthodox) As per the Indian philosophy, Āstika schools are those who believe in […]
Airports Authority of India (AAI)
About Background Functions of the Airports Authority of India Airport Authority of India Achievements Technological Innovations of AAI Implementation of ADSS. India became the first country in Southeast Asia to implement Automatic Dependent Surveillance System (ADSS) at Chennai and Kolkata Air Traffic Control Centers. This system utilizes satellite communication for air traffic control over oceanic areas. Development of the GAGAN Project AAI, in collaboration with ISRO, is […]
Exercise Tarang Shakti
Joint Exercises conducted by the Indian Air Force S. No. Country Exercise Year 1. Bangladesh Table Top Ex 2017 2. Israel Ex Blue Flag-17 2017 3. Oman Ex EASTERN BRIDGE-IV 2017 4. Russia Ex INDRA-17 2017 5. Singapore JOINT MILITARY TRAINING 2015, 2016, 2017 6. Thailand Ex SIAM BHARAT 2016, 2017 7. UAE DESERT EAGLE-II […]
Punjab PCS Exam- Number of Attempts
The Punjab PCS examination has specific guidelines regarding the number of attempts a candidate can make. These rules are essential for candidates to plan their preparation and application strategy effectively. Punjab PCS Exam- Number of Attempts, for different categories is mentioned below. Sr.No. Category Maximum Number of Attempts 1 General Category Six (6) 2 Backward Classes Nine […]
Kavach System
About Components of Kavach System How does Kavach Work on Railway Systems? What is the Kavach Deployment Strategy? Related Links: Vehicle Scrappage Policy Bullet Train Project Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) PM Gati Shakti
Special Marriage Act 1954
About Basic Provisions Differentiation from Personal Laws Issues Related to the Special Marriage Act Way Forward Related Links POCSO Act UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana High Court of India
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
About The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was formed in 1981 by an agreement among Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), that was concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Objectives The chief objectives of the GCC are to have integration, coordination, and interconnection between the member countries in all fields, and: […]
How to Improve Answer Writing for UPSC Mains?
It is said that answer writing is an art. The good news is that any form of art can be learned over a period of time. All it takes is will and effort, regular practice, and some guidance. We are here to provide you with guidance for Answer Writing for UPSC Mains and we hope […]
UPSC Prelims 2024 Expected Cut-Off
The UPSC Prelims Exam 2024 has been conducted on 16th June 2024. With this, anticipation around the UPSC Prelims 2024 Expected Cut-Off has started mounting. Getting an idea of an estimated cut-off for Prelims 2024 can help candidates gauge their performance in the exam as well as strategize their preparation for the Mains 2024. How UPSC Prelims […]
