Through social media and various other platforms, you might have heard the word 'crowdfunding'. It is one of the emerging and innovative ideas which is boomed after the spread of the internet. In this article, we shall see what is 'crowdfunding', its benefits, concerns, and the way forward. What … [Read more...] about Crowdfunding – Benefits and Concerns
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10 New Facts About Indian Economy Based on Economic Survey 2017
Just like the Economic Survey 2016 which had 8 interesting facts, Economic Survey 2017 too has brought us new facts. The Economic Survey 2017-18 has relied upon analysis of the new data to highlight ten new economic facts, which is discussed below. Fact 1: Large increase in registered indirect as … [Read more...] about 10 New Facts About Indian Economy Based on Economic Survey 2017
Current Affairs Capsules – Monthly MCQs eBooks Now in Store! [Free for a Limited Period] Download PDF Now!
Don't worry about Current Affairs anymore! ClearIAS has released a series of ebooks "ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules" which cover all important current affairs questions in eBook format (PDF). ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules (Monthly MCQs) eBooks (PDFs) ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules … [Read more...] about Current Affairs Capsules – Monthly MCQs eBooks Now in Store! [Free for a Limited Period] Download PDF Now!
‘Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital’ – Implications of US Embassy in Jerusalem
Recently, US President Donald Trump's pledge to declare Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has caused controversy across the world. He also announced his plans to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. Let's analyse the implications of US Embassy in Jerusalem. What is the capital of … [Read more...] about ‘Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital’ – Implications of US Embassy in Jerusalem
Bullet Trains – Does India really need them?
Bullet Trains in India: In September 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe laid the foundation stone of the ambitious bullet train project - connecting Mumbai with Ahmadabad. There are arguments for and against adopting bullet trains in India. Does India … [Read more...] about Bullet Trains – Does India really need them?
India-Switzerland Relations: Everything You Need To Know
India and Switzerland have had good relations since ages and both have common interests in various fields. In this article, we discuss in detail the major aspects of India-Switzerland relations. During the cold war era, India’s policy of Non-alignment and Switzerland’s traditional policy of … [Read more...] about India-Switzerland Relations: Everything You Need To Know
73 Major Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes in 2017
This post is a compilation of the names of 73 major Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes as mentioned in the Union Budget 2017. Update: To learn the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes as mentioned in the Union Budget 2018, refer this post. Scheme … [Read more...] about 73 Major Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes in 2017
India-US Bilateral Relations: All You Need To Know
Eliminating the hesitations of history, India and the United States have built a strong and strategic bilateral relationship and continues to contribute the stability and prosperity of the world. The first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru likened American Imperialism to that of … [Read more...] about India-US Bilateral Relations: All You Need To Know
National Policies of India – Easy to Learn Compilation
A national policy is a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by the state. Aspirants preparing for civil services exam, need to be aware of various national policies. Some of the major national policies in news include National Health Policy, National Education Policy, National Cyber … [Read more...] about National Policies of India – Easy to Learn Compilation
Asia-Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC) – A Game Changer?
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan in 2016, both India and Japan sought to institutionalize socio-economic development of Asia and Africa. There, the idea of promoting a growth corridor was crystallized. Subsequently in 2017, at the African Development Bank meeting held in Gujarat, … [Read more...] about Asia-Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC) – A Game Changer?
