Glonass
Glonass is Russian Satellite Navigation System considered as counterpart to GPS of US, Galileo of European Union (EU) and […]
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Desertification
Desertification is degradation of land in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas. It is caused primarily by human activities and
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SAARC Development Fund (SDF)
SDF was established by heads of all eight SAARC member states during 16th SAARC summit at Thimphu, Bhutan in April
GS2
Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) – UPSC GS2
Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA): COMCASA is one of three foundational agreements that guide US high technology cooperation in
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India BPO Promotion Scheme (IBPS)
Ministry/Department : Ministry of IT and Electronics Aims to incentivize BPO/IT- ITES operations sector in the country. Scheme: The scheme
GS3
Wind Energy
Targets: Medium term target for Offshore wind power : 5 GW by 2022 Long term target for Offshore wind power
GS3
Agriculture : CM subgroup on Agriculture and MGNREGA
Context: The Union Government has constituted Chief Ministers Subgroup to coordinate policy approaches for agriculture sector and Mahatma Gandhi National
GS2
J&K : Governor Rule
Context: President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to imposition of Governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir. President’s approval
GS2
Suresh Mathur Committee
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has set up 10-member committee to review norms related to Insurance Marketing Firms
GS2
Nuclear warheads status
SIPRI Report: According to updated count by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the number of nuclear warheads with nine