Tag: GS

Common Assessment System for Defence Officers Syllabus: GS3/ Defence, Security In News In an effort to create integrated theatre commands, a step towards evolving common parameters is mooted in the form of the common Annual Confidential Report (ACR). More on News Initially, a common ACR for two- and three-star officers of armed forces has been […]

NCBC Approves Addition Of 80 More Castes To Central List Of OBCs Syllabus: GS2/ Polity and Governance, Constitutional Bodies, Welfare of Marginalized Section In News Approximately 80 more castes in six States are now likely to be added to the Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBCs). About The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) […]

Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2023 Syllabus: GS1/Society In News The 12th edition Reuters Institute Digital News Report in collaboration with the Asian College of Journalism is released. About the Report It  surveys the news consumption habits of consumers on six continents across 46 markets. This year’s report comes against the backdrop of a global […]

Cancel culture Syllabus: GS1/ Society In News Recently, the term Cancel culture was in the news due to the debate of its impact on society. Cancel culture What is it? Cancel culture’ is a widely used contemporary term to  describe a culture in which those who are deemed to have acted or spoken in an […]

Global Slavery Index 2023 Syllabus: GS1/ Society GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions In News The Walk Free Foundation released the Global Slavery Index 2023, an assessment of modern slavery conditions in 160 countries.  What is Modern Slavery? Modern slavery refers to situations of exploitation that a person cannot refuse or leave because of threats, violence, […]

      Vadnagar Syllabus: GS1/ Art & Culture News: The Ministry of Culture has announced the redevelopment of a primary school attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Vadnagar. Geography: Vadnagar is a town and municipality under Mehsana district of Gujarat state. It has been known by names like Anartapura, Anandapur,Vridhanagar, Chamatkarpur and so on, during different […]

Har Ghar Jal Programme Syllabus: GS2/ Government policies & intervention In News The World Health Organization (WHO) released a report highlighting benefits of the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ programme in India. ‘Har Ghar Jal’ programme: About:The Har Ghar Jal Programme was launched in 2019 under the Jal Jeevan Mission and is impemented by the Ministry of […]

Atlantic declaration Syllabus: GS 2/International Relations In News US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak agreed on an “Atlantic declaration. About Atlantic Declaration The Atlantic Declaration and accompanying Action Plan form the basis of a new type of innovative partnership across the full spectrum of economic, technological, commercial, and trade relations. It […]

Kerala Fibre Optical Network (KFON) Syllabus: GS2/ Government policies & intervention In News The Kerala government Monday (June 5) officially launched the Kerala Fibre Optical Network (KFON). Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON)  About:  Basically, KFON will act as an infrastructure provider. It is an optical fibre cable network of 30,000 kms, with 375 Points-of-Presence across […]

Manual Scavenging Syllabus: GS 1/Social Issues  In News According to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s recent report only 66% of districts in a country are free of manual scavenging. About Manual scavenging The Act of Manual Scavenging refers to manually cleaning, carrying, and disposing of, or handling in any manner, human excreta in […]