Indian Express 20- December-2023 1. NEW LESSONS, NEW QUESTIONS Topic: GS2 – Education This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of socio-economic issues, government policies, and the impact of various factors on the overall development of the country. Context: The Right to Free and Compulsory…
The Hindu Editorial 20-December-2023 1. The deep import of the Article 370 verdict. Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Indian Constitution – Amendments UPSC relevance: Examines Supreme Court’s Jammu and Kashmir judgment, crucial for constitutional, security, and democratic implications in India. Context: The Supreme Court’s judgment on the 2019 presidential orders in Jammu and Kashmir has…
Daily Current Affairs 20-December-2023 1. Karnataka to reduce burden of school bags by 50%. Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education UPSC Significance: Textbook reduction initiative reflects education policy evolution, addressing school bag burdens, and enhancing learning environments for students. Context: The Karnataka government aims to alleviate the school bag burden by halving textbooks for classes…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 20-December -2023 1. Soil Health Management and Soil Health Card Schemes Topic: GS2 – Governance – Interventions for development in various sectors Critical for UPSC: India’s Soil Health Card Scheme integration with RKVY enhances sustainable agriculture, impacting millions through informed soil management. Context: The Government of India, through the Soil Health Card Schemes,…
UNICEF Full Form The full form of UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s Fund. The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is the most common name given to it. This innovative UN project works to improve the general health of women and children who are in dire need all across the world. What is…
IMF Full Form The IMF full form representing International Monetary Fund. It was established as an international organization in July 1944 with the goal of advancing financial cooperation, economic security, inter commerce, and the eradication of poverty worldwide. The IMF is run by the board of directors, each of whom is representative of a member country….
CRZ Full Form CRZ full form representing “Coastal Regulation Zone”. It deals with proper management and regulation of the coastal zones of our country. India has more than 7000 kilometers of coastline, ranking 20th in the world among the countries with the longest coastline. The government of India established the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) in…
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BRICS Full Form Full form of BRICS is Brazil, Russia, India , China , and South Africa. Initially it was BRIC, later South Africa joined in 2010 and led to BRICS expansion and then it became BRICS. Economist Jim O’Neill coined the term in 2001, predicting that by 2050, these economies would dominate world growth. …
The 15th Finance Commission was formed under the provisions of Article 280 to recommend the devolution of a share of net proceeds of central taxes to the states. N. K. Singh chaired the 15th Finance Commission. The Commission was required to submit its report by October 2019, but the deadline was missed, and therefore, it…