You might have seen news headlines like "Indian rupee falling" or "Rupee falls to Rs.70 against US dollar". Have you ever wondered why rupee is falling? Who fixes the value of the Indian rupee as Rs.70 per 1 US dollar? Let's us discuss in this post a few confusing concepts in economics related to … [Read more...] about Rupee Devaluation or Depreciation: How does it affect Export and Import?
Current Affairs Notes
Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS)
Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) are special purpose grants (or loans) extended by the Central Government to States to encourage and motivate State governments to plan and implement programs that help attain national goals and objectives. Examples of national goals and objectives include … [Read more...] about Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS)
Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) and RMNCH+A
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) on January 7, 2014. The programme will comprehensively address the health needs of the near 25 crore adolescents, who account for over 21% of the country’s population. RKSK will include a sharp focus on … [Read more...] about Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) and RMNCH+A
GSLV D5, GSAT 14, Cryogenic Technology and ISRO
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) achieved another milestone as it successfully launched the Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-D5) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. GSLV launch is a great achievement as it used indigenous developed … [Read more...] about GSLV D5, GSAT 14, Cryogenic Technology and ISRO
Bitcoin: Understanding the Basics of Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin is a hot word these days. Many know that it is related to money or currency. But what exactly is Bitcoin? What is a cryptocurrency? Is it legal in India? Why is it in the news? Read further to know. Supreme Court of India has recently lifted the ban on cryptocurrencies imposed by the … [Read more...] about Bitcoin: Understanding the Basics of Cryptocurrency
49-0, None Of The Above (NOTA) and Right To Reject (RTR)
Difference between 49-0, None Of The Above (NOTA) and Right To Reject (RTR): It should be noted that recent judgment by Supreme Court on the demand to provide for negative voting through a button on the electronic voting machines (EVMs) for None of the Above or NOTA option does not correspond to … [Read more...] about 49-0, None Of The Above (NOTA) and Right To Reject (RTR)
Committees and Commissions in India
Listing below the important Committees and Commissions in India. Reports of these committees are important in Indian Economy as well as Indian Polity. Commission Name Area of Study Recommendations/ findings (if important) Sarkaria Commission Centre-State relations Recommended that … [Read more...] about Committees and Commissions in India
The Architecture Of Direct Cash Transfer To Public Using AADHAR
What is Direct benefit Transfer (DBT)? How is it different from Direct Cash Transfer (DCT)? What is the architecture of Direct Cash Transfer (DCT) in India? Read further. Poverty and unemployment are the biggest threats that comes in the way of both economic growth and human … [Read more...] about The Architecture Of Direct Cash Transfer To Public Using AADHAR
How To Study Current Affairs For IAS Exam?
How important is current affairs in UPSC preparation? What is the weightage of current affairs for UPSC prelims and mains examination? How to study the same? Read further to know more. As part of the IAS Prelims syllabus, "Topics of national and international importance" are mentioned explicitly. … [Read more...] about How To Study Current Affairs For IAS Exam?