Ramsar Convention
Ramsar Convention: It is an international treaty It aims conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands The convention provides the framework […]
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Indian Community Welfare Fund
Established by MEA in the 43 Indian Missions across the world in countries that have a significant overseas Indian
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Electoral Funding Reforms
What reforms are announced by Government? The Union Government has announced two measures in the Budget 2017-18 to bring in
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Mahila Shakti Kendras
What are Mahila Shakti Kendras? These facilitation centres will be set up in the 14 lakh ICDS Anganwadi Centres at
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Budget provisions for women
The budget allocation for the welfare of Women and Children under various schemes across all the Ministries the has
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H1B Visa vs L1 Visa
An L1 Visa (Intra-Company Transferee Visa), grants entry into the United States to a foreign worker who has demonstrated competency
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National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is a quasi-judicial body in India that adjudicates issues relating to companies in India.
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Zika – UPSC Prelims
Zika virus Disease is mosquito-borne virus transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes which also transmit three other vector-borne diseases Chikungunya, dengue
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Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 – UPSC GS3
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 It regulates the foreign contribution (money donation) and foreign hospitality (e.g. free airplane tickets and