Geographical Indications tags in India UPSC Notes GI tag is the abbreviation of Geographical Indications tags in India. It came into force with effect from 15th September 2003. Using Geographical Indications may be regarded as a certification that the particular product is produced as per traditional methods, has certain specific qualities, or has a particular reputation […]
Brexit UPSC Notes and Latest Current Affairs Brexit(British exit) – It refers to the UK leaving the EU. British referendum: A public vote (known as a referendum) was held in June 2016, when 17.4 million people opted for Brexit. This gave the Leave side 52%, compared with 48% for Remain. The UK stopped being a […]
Gaganyaan UPSC Notes and Latest News: PIB Gaganyaan is India’s first Human Space Flight Programme to be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by 2022. The program will make India the fourth nation in the world to launch a Human Spaceflight Mission. So far, only the USA, Russia and China have launched human […]
15th Finance Commission Report for the financial year 2020-2021 – UPSC The Fifteenth Finance Commission constituted in November 2017 and is to give recommendations for devolution of taxes and other fiscal matters for five fiscal years, commencing 1 April 2020. The commission’s chairman is N. K. Singh, with its full-time members being Ajay Narayan Jha, Ashok […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented India’s longest Budget speech for the fiscal year 2020-21 with two hours thirty-seven minutes spent and the speech still underway. Central govt’s debt has come down to 48.7% in March 2019 from 52.2% in March 2014 This year’s Union Budget centers around three ideas: Aspirational India Economic development, A Caring […]
Economic Survey 2020 UPSC Notes | Latest Current Affairs Economic Survey 2019-20 has been tabled in the parliament. Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister, tabled the Economic Survey of India 2020 on Friday. It gives a clear picture of the country’s economic health and a sneak peek into the Budget 2020. The theme of the Economic Survey […]
COVID-19 UPSC Notes and Latest Current Affairs Since December 2019, health authorities in China have been grappling with an outbreak of viral pneumonia that has sickened more than 2,000 people and killed at least 56 as of 26th Jan 2020. The disease is thought to be caused by a previously unknown type of coronavirus that […]
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is one of the most significant and popular missions to have taken place in India. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan translates to Clean India Mission. This drive was formulated to cover all the cities and towns of India to make them clean. It was launched on 2nd October in order to honor Mahatma Gandhi’s vision […]
Biosphere Reserves can be defined as widespread areas of bio-diversity wherein fauna and flora are protected. Biosphere’ refers to water, land, and atmosphere that supply life on our planet. The word ‘reserve’ symbolizes that it is a special area designated for creating a balance between conservation and sustainable use. Introduction: Biosphere Reserve (BR) is an international designation […]
USTTAD Scheme UPSC Current Affairs Notes USTTAD stands for Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development Scheme. The Ministry of Minority Affairs has proposed the Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development (USTTAD scheme) to promote the heritage of traditional arts and crafts of minorities. This scheme was mainly developed […]
