China has overtaken the United States as the world’s largest economy (in PPP terms). It possesses the world's largest foreign exchange reserves and has more than 30 companies in the FT 500 list of the world's largest companies. 'The Chinese Rise' and 'The Chinese Century' are phrases commonly … [Read more...] about Is China buying the world? Review of Global Banking Scenario
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India’s Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV): Everything you need to know
India successfully tested the launched of indigenously made Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), capable of launching satellites into orbit around earth and then re-enter the atmosphere, from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. RLV is dubbed as India’s own space shuttle. (The 'Space Shuttle' was a partially … [Read more...] about India’s Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV): Everything you need to know
Ramsar sites (Wetlands) in India: Memorize faster
What are the Ramsar sites in India? How can you memorize the names of Indian wetlands?Read further to know more. A wetland is a place where the land is covered by water. Marshes, ponds, the edge of a lake/ocean, the delta at the mouth of a river, low-lying areas that frequently flood — all of … [Read more...] about Ramsar sites (Wetlands) in India: Memorize faster
Official Answer Key of Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2015 Published
UPSC has published the official answer key of Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2015, which was conducted on August 23rd, 2015. UPSC usually publishes preliminary exam answer key for the 'IAS exam' only after the exam cycle is over - ie. after Prelims, Mains and Interview. Download the official UPSC … [Read more...] about Official Answer Key of Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2015 Published
Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India: Memorize Faster
List of Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India - arranged state-wise. Have you heard of Aranmula Kannadi which is a unique handicraft from Kerala OR Kanchipuram Sarees of Tamil Nadu OR Madhubani Paintings of Bihar? All these are unique products from a particular location. Such products now … [Read more...] about Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India: Memorize Faster
Anti-Defection Law: Is it time for reconsideration?
In this post, we discuss the Anti-Defection Law which has been part of the Indian Constitution since 1985. The law sets the provisions for disqualification of elected members on the grounds of defection to another political party (Eg: If elected MPs of Congress shift their allegiance to BJP or vice … [Read more...] about Anti-Defection Law: Is it time for reconsideration?
