Current Affairs Important Reports of International Organizations | UPSC International Organization Name of Reports World Health Organization (WHO) Global Nutrition Report IQAir World Air Quality Report Oxfam International Global Inequality Crisis Report Inequality Virus Report UNICEF Levels and Trends in Child Mortality Report UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) World Investment Report UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)...
Quiz UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 Answer Key With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhutti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshwara were famous a) Jain monks b) Playwrights c) temple architects d) philosophers Answer - b Consider the following statements: i) The Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all women above the age of 21. ii)...
Current Affairs Some Important Facts from 13-10-2021 Current Affairs Tourism in India Travel and Tourism Power Ranking publisher is World Travel and Tourism Council(WTTC). India is ranked third(behind US and China) in Travel and Tourism Power Ranking 2019 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report publisher is World Economic Forum(WEF). India ranked 34 of 140 countries in the...
Economic Development Garib Kalyan Rozgar Scheme Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan on 20th June 2020 to boost employment and livelihood opportunities for migrant workers returning to villages, in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak Abhiyaan focuses on durable rural infrastructure and providing modern facilities like internet in the villages Skill Mapping of the...
Economic Development APEC | Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation | UPSC The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the AsiaPacific. APEC's 21 members aim to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration....
Economic Development Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) | UPSC Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched by Narendra Modi on 28th August 2014. It is a national mission with an aim to provide access to various financial services including Credit, Insurance, Pension, Remittance, Banking Savings & Deposit Accounts in an affordable manner. Benefits under PMJDY One basic savings bank...
International Relations Blue Dot Network The BDN was formally announced on 4th November, 2019 at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Bangkok, Thailand. It will be led by the US along with Japan and Australia. Led by the US’s International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). It is a multi-stakeholder initiative to bring together governments, the private...
International Relations India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway | UPSC The India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway is a highway under construction under India's Look East policy that will connect Moreh, India with Mae Sot, Thailand via Myanmar. The India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) highway project will open the gate to ASEAN through the land. The project will boost trade and commerce in the...
General Study Important Reports Published by the International Organizations | UPSC UNICEF - Levels and Trends in Child Mortality Report UNCTAD(United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) - World Investment Report UNEP(United Nations Environment Programme) - Actions on Air Quality UNEP(United Nations Environment Programme) - Global Environment Outlook Transparency International - Global Corruption Report (GCR) UNEP and INTERPOL...
International Relations G20(Group of Twenty) The G20(Group of Twenty) is an international forum for the governments and central bank governors from 19 countries and the European Union. Founded in 1999 with the aim to discuss policy pertaining to the promotion of international financial stability. The G20 economies account for around 90% of the gross...
International Relations BRICS(Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) BRICS is the acronym coined to associate five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The BRICS members are known for their significant influence on regional affairs. Since 2009, the BRICS nations have met annually at formal summits. Originally the first four were grouped as BRIC...
International Relations SAARC(South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia. Its member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The SAARC comprises 3% of the world's area, 21% of the world's population and...
International Relations BIMSTEC(Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an international organisation of seven nations of South Asia and Southeast Asia. 1.5 billion people and having a combined gross domestic product of $3.5 trillion (2018). The BIMSTEC member states – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal,...
International Relations SCO(Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or Shanghai Pact, is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. The creation was announced on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai, China by the leaders of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Charter, formally establishing the organisation, was signed in June...