World Competitiveness Index 2021 Part of: GS Prelims and GS -III – Economy In news According to the World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY), India maintained 43rd rank on the annual World Competitiveness Index. The World Competitiveness Index is a comprehensive annual report on the competitiveness of countries. Compiled by: Institute for Management Development (IMD). It examined … Read more
Inland Vessel Bill 2021 Part of: GS Prelims and GS -III – Infrastructure In news Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021. It will replace the Inland Vessels Act, 1917 after passing in Parliament. The Bill will regulate safety, security and registration of inland vessels. Features of the Bill: Unified law for … Read more
Dear Students, As part of our new initiative, BRAINSTORMING ON ETHICS & ESSAY (BEE), here we have come up with the Tenth session. BEE is a FREE ONLINE (YOUTUBE) initiative, exclusively for Essay and Ethics curated by IASPuucho’s renowned faculty member, Shri Sunil Oberoi Sir (former IAS Officer). The Tenth essay focuses on the theme, … Read more
INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM – 2020 Information The following Quiz is based on the Hindu, PIB and other news sources. It is a current events based quiz. Solving these questions will help retain both concepts and facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services exam. To view Solutions, follow these instructions: Click on – ‘Start Quiz’ … Read more
For Previous TLP (ARCHIVES) – CLICK HERE SYNOPSIS [18th JUNE,2021] Day 115: IASPuucho’s TLP (Phase 1): UPSC Mains Answer Writing (General Studies) 1. What is India’s cyber security risk perception in the financial sector? What are the most common cyber security threats in this area? Examine. Approach Introduction should define cyber security. Body … Read more
InstaLinks help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their … Read more
Improving Employability of the Youth Part of: GS Prelims and GS -II – Policies and interventions and GS-III – Economy In news Recently, the Ministry of Labour and Employment and UNICEF have signed a Statement of Intent to improve employment outcomes for the youth in India. It intends to provide a platform for cooperation between … Read more
Helpline for Cyber Fraud launched Part of: GS Prelims and GS -III – Cyber security In news The Ministry of Home Affairs has operationalised the national Helpline 155260 and Reporting Platform for preventing financial loss due to cyber fraud. Cyber Fraud is the crime committed via a computer with the intent to corrupt another individual’s … Read more
National Maritime Heritage Complex(NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat Part of: GS Prelims and GS I – Culture In news The Ministry of Culture (MoC) and Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for ‘Cooperation in Development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat’ About Lothal It is one … Read more
ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: GS-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. FDI Inflows Context: India has attracted highest ever total FDI inflow of U.S.$81.72 billion during the financial year 2020-21 (10% above FY2019-20). RBI reported that equity component of inflows was over U.S.$61.4 billion. Positive Rising FDI inflows … Read more
