IAS General Studies Prelims Question No. 17

Lithium-ion is the fastest growing and most promising battery chemistry; replacing the old nickel-cadmium batteries”. What could be the reason(s) for it? Lithium ion batteries are cheaper in cost They have low self discharge rate They have a higher energy ..

Ecology – Definition and Branches

Ecology is the scientific study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. The word “ecology” comes from the Greek words “oikos” meaning “household” or “environment” and “logia” meaning “study of”. The term was first used by German Scientist Ernst ..

First Russia-Pakistan military exercise Druzhba-2016 begins

The first military exercise between Russia and Pakistan named Druzhba-2016 (Friendship-2016) has kicked off in Pakistan. With this, Pakistani Army and Russian Ground Forces (RGF) have come together for the first time in military exercises reflecting growing military ties between ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016

GST council sets exemption threshold for tax at Rs.20 lakh

The first meeting of Goods & Services Tax (GST) Council has decided to exempt businesses with annual turnover below Rs.20 lakh out of the GST net. The meeting was presided by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in New Delhi and ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016

UNSC approves resolution for global implementation CTBT to ban nuclear weapons tests

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has approved a resolution urging quick global implementation of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban treaty (CTBT) to ban tests of nuclear weapons. The resolution has welcomed progress made towards universalization of the Treaty with 14 votes in ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016

2nd SAARC Anti-Terrorism Mechanism held in New Delhi

The second meeting of the High Level Group of Eminent Experts to strengthen the SAARC Anti-Terrorism Mechanism was held in New Delhi. Delegations from all eight SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) member countries participated in the conference. SAARC  members ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016

National waterways project threatens Gangetic dolphins

According to the scientists and wildlife conservationists, the National Waterways (NW) project possesses serious environmental threat to Gangetic river dolphins. The development NW1 in the River Ganga is considered as single-largest threat to the survival of the species, whose numbers ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016

Sun Pharma signs deal with ICGEB to develop India’s first dengue vaccine

India’s largest pharmaceutical company Sun Pharma has signed deal with International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) for clinical development Cissampelos pariera (Cipa), India’s first vaccine (drug) for the treatment of dengue. The partnership between Sun Pharma and ICGEB ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016

UPSC Daily Prelims General Studies Quiz – 3

GKToday’s Daily General Studies Quiz 3 for UPSC Civil Services Examinations 2017. This quiz has 10 questions from GKToday’s Mock Test Series archives on Jurisdiction of High Courts, Panchayatan style of temples, Nishkam Karma Yoga, Growth cycle of mosquitoes, Triticale, A Code of Gentoo Laws, Types of climates, Earthquake and Secret Congress Radio (Modern History).

IAS General Studies Prelims Question No. 15

This is the Congress Radio calling on (a wavelength of) 42. 34 meters from somewhere in India. The above announcement was made by __? [A] Usha Mehta[B] Hansa Mehta[C] Kamladevi Chattopadhyay[D] Sucheta Kriplani[toggles][toggle title=”Answer”] [A] Usha MehtaCongress Radio was a ..