UPSC Prelims 2024 Question Paper & Answer Key
The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination for 2024 was on June 16, 2024. It consists of two objective-type papers: GS Paper I and GS Paper II. UPSC Prelims 2024 Question Paper & Answer Key are given below. Exam Name UPSC Preliminary Examination 2024 Exam Conducted By Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Exam Date June 16, […]
GST Council
About Background Members of the GST Council Functions Goods and Services Tax About Tax Structure under GST Reasons for introducing GST Related Links: Goods and Service Tax (GST) Nifty REITs & InvITs Index Direct and Indirect Taxes Union Budget, Interim Budget & Vote on Account
India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) Project
About Signatories India, the US, Saudi Arabia, UAE, the European Union, Italy, France, and Germany. Ports to be Connected Objective Significance Upon completion, it would provide a “reliable and cost-effective cross-border ship-to-rail transit network to supplement existing maritime and road transports”. Geopolitical and Economic Implications of IMEC Geopolitical: Economic: Challenges to the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) […]
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Background Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Objectives The Convention on Biological Diversity sets out the following objectives: Goals of Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) The three primary goals are: Parties Scope Criticisms Related Initiatives Related Links: Biological Diversity Act 2002 Most Important Wildlife Sanctuary and Reserves UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India Ecology, Ecosystem and Environment
Biological Diversity Act 2002
Biological Diversity Act 2002 aims at the conservation of biological resources, managing their sustainable use, and enabling fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use and knowledge of biological resources with the local communities. Salient Features of the Act Exemptions from the Biological Diversity Act National Biodiversity Authority Structure of the NBA The National Biodiversity Authority consists […]
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Goal To conduct efficient, transparent, and international standards tests in order to assess the competency of candidates for admission and recruitment purposes. Structure & Composition of National Testing Agency The National Testing Agency (NTA) is a self-sustained autonomous body. It operates under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is governed by a Governing Body, which is responsible […]
OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)
Objective Concept of Asian Premium The “Asian premium” is a policy implemented by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries where they charge higher prices for oil exports to Asian countries compared to what they charge Western countries. This policy has been in place for several decades, and here are the reasons and the background […]
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
About Report Indicators Calculating Multidimensional Poor SDG Target The Sustainable Development Goal target 1.2 is for countries to reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women, and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions by 2030. For India Improvements: The global significance of poverty reduction in India: State-wise data: […]
Urban Heat Island
About Why are Cities Hotter than Rural Areas? Causes of Urban Heat Island Steps to Reduce Urban Heat Islands Related Links National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC) Local Winds over the Globe National Green Hydrogen Mission Carbon Concept of Climate Change
SEBI- Securities and Exchange Board of India
About How did SEBI come into Existence? Structure of SEBI Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) Powers and Functions of SEBI Issues Associated with SEBI How to Ensure the Effective Functioning of SEBI? Related Links: Nifty REITs & InvITs Index Credit Rating Agencies in India Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016
