Lagrangian/ Lagrange points – UPSC Prelims
What is Lagrange points and halo orbit? Lagrange points are the locations in space where the combined gravitational pull of […]
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Aditya L1 Satellite
Aditya L1 Mission It is India’s first solar mission It will be launched in 2019 It will study the sun’s outer
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INSPIRE 2017
INSPIRE is an International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency (NSPIRE) It was held in Jaipur INSPIRE
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Climate Change : Draught and Heat Waves
Context: Researchers from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have found that frequency of heatwaves accompanied by drought has increased in
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Elected Women Representatives : Training
The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has launched intensive training program for Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) of
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Merchandise Exports from India Scheme – UPSC Prelims
Ministry/Department : Ministry of Commerce & Industry Scheme: MEIS was launched under Foreign Trade Policy of India (FTP) 2015-20. It
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International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS)
International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) The IUGS is an international non-governmental organization devoted to international cooperation in the field
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Inter State Council
What is ISC? The Inter-State Council is a constitutional body to facilitate coordination between states and the centre It is
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Textile Sector : Steps taken
Increased incentive under MEIS: Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has doubled rates for incentives
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Government to transform 115 backward districts by 2022 – UPSC GS3
What is the Plan? The Union Government has selected 115 backward districts for rapid transformation by 2022 in line with