Daily Archives: December 27, 2024

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

GS 2 – Schemes   Celebrates the energy, determination, talent, zeal, and enthusiasm of children across India, recognizing their outstanding contributions. It is the most prestigious national award given to children in India. Administered by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. Awarded annually to commendable children under …

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Nagorno-Karabakh Region (Artsakh)

Prelims – Map  Location: Landlocked mountainous area in the South Caucasus. History: After the Russian Empire collapsed in 1917, both Azerbaijan and Armenia claimed the region. This led to ongoing conflict between the two countries. Current Status: The region is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan. Most of its population …

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New criminal laws in icjs 2.0

GS 2 – Polity   The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to ensure the complete implementation of three new criminal laws under the Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0. Key Highlights Focus Areas: States and Union Territories must prioritize applications like eSakshya (evidence management), …

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Viksit panchayat karmayogi initiative

GS2 – Governance  The Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi initiative was launched on Good Governance Day to mark the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It aims to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) through better tools and training. Key Objectives As part of the Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur …

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Small Finance Banks (SFBs)

GS 3 – Economy   Small Finance Banks (SFBs) are special banks approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to offer banking services to low-income individuals and underserved communities. They provide services like microfinance, small loans, savings, and insurance. After starting operations, SFBs are recognized as scheduled banks under the …

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Dark Patterns

GS 3 – Science and technology  Dark Patterns are design tricks used by websites and apps to manipulate users into doing things they didn’t intend, often for the company’s benefit. These designs take advantage of human psychology to get users to make choices that are not in their best interest. …

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Rare Earth Elements (REEs)

GS 3 – Geography   Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemical elements that play a crucial role in modern technology, energy, and defense industries. Despite the name, they are not necessarily “rare,” but they are often difficult to find in concentrated forms suitable for extraction. REEs are …

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Monetary Policy

GS 3 – Economy  The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) Monetary Policy is a key tool used by the RBI to control inflation, maintain price stability, and promote economic growth in India. It helps manage money supply, interest rates, and overall economic stability. Understanding its basics is crucial for the …

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