Current Affairs 19th May 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Kiru Hydro-Electric Power Project Context: The CBI is conducting investigations regarding allegations of corruption in Kiru hydro-electric power project in Jammu and Kashmir. About Kiru hydro-electric project: Kiru is a run-of-river project proposed on Chenab River in district of Kishtwar of Union Territory of J&K. The …
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Introduction Chhattisgarh has been at the forefront of technological innovations aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of its policing practices. The implementation of the E-Malkhana system is a prime example of this approach. Traditionally, Malkhanas, or evidence rooms, in police stations were filled with physical files, documents, and seized materials. The manual handling of …
Context: A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has upheld the amendments made by Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka to The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960, allowing Jallikattu, Kambala, and bullock-cart races. Key Highlights of the Judgment The court overturned the verdict of a two-judge Bench in ‘Welfare Board of India …
Context: A regulatory framework has been developed by RBI for banks to accept green deposits from customers. What are Green Deposits? Green deposits are similar to regular deposits accepted by banks. The major difference with green deposits is that banks promises to earmark the money obtained through these deposits towards environmentally-friendly projects. Green deposit is one …
Private Sector Banks Private Sector Banks are financial institutions that are owned and operated by private individuals or corporations, rather than the government. These banks operate with the objective of making profits for their shareholders. Private Sector Banks play a significant role in the banking sector by offering a wide range of banking and financial …
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Public Sector Banks Public Sector Banks are financial institutions that are owned and operated by the government. These banks play a significant role in the economy by providing banking services to individuals, businesses, and government entities. Public sector banks are responsible for mobilizing savings, facilitating credit, promoting financial inclusion, and supporting economic development. Read about: …
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डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023 in Hindi प्रश्न हाल ही में समाचारों में देखी गई, ‘टर्निंग ऑफ द टैप: हाउ द वर्ल्ड कैन एंड प्लास्टिक पॉल्यूशन एंड क्रिएट ए सर्कुलर इकोनॉमी‘ रिपोर्ट निम्नलिखित में से किस संगठन द्वारा जारी की गई थी? विश्व आर्थिक मंच विश्व प्रकृति संगठन संयुक्त राष्ट्र पर्यावरण कार्यक्रम जलवायु परिवर्तन …
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 2023 Q) Recently seen in news, the ‘Turning off the Tap: How the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy’ report was released by which one of the following organizations? World Economic Forum World Nature Organization United Nations Environment Programme Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change Daily Current …
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Current Affairs 18th May 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Context: Seven major field studies are being carried by the National Productivity Council to facilitate deliverables under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) PMMSY: PMMSY is being implemented by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of …
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Context: The article discusses two recent judgements delivered by the Supreme Court of India. The first case dealt with the issue of control over civil services in the government of Delhi and the second case pertains to the formation of the current government in Maharashtra, which occurred after a split within the Shiv Sena party. …
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