Public Affairs Index (PAI)

Public Affairs Centre (PAC), Bangalore had come up with a Public Affairs Index (PAI) to rank governance inter-state by using data available in the public domain in key areas of governance Important Facts Public Affairs Centre (PAC) is a not ..

PAWS & CAPTURE: Artificial Intelligence for Conservation of Wildlife

Poaching is one of the greatest threats in wildlife conservation, and even patrol rangers are not enough to completely fend off poachers, especially in very large wild life protected areas. Thousands of wild animals are illegally killed for their skin, ..

Union Government constitutes AK Sinha Committee to study silt in river Ganga in Bihar

The Union Government has constituted four member expert committee to study silt in river Ganga in Bihar. The team will be headed by member of Ganga Flood Control commission A .K. Sinha. The committee will submit its report within 10 ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016

 TVSN Prasad Committee recommendations on use of Pallet Guns

TVSN Prasad committee has submitted its report to Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi. The committee was constituted to look into the alternatives to pellet guns. In its reports, the committee does not agree complete removal of the pellet guns in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016

Union Cabinet approves simplification and liberalisation of FDI Policy, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for simplification and liberalisation of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy, 2016 in various sectors announced in June, 2016. The radical amendments to FDI policy are meant to liberalise and simplify the FDI ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016

Indian Army launches Army Design Bureau to reduce dependence on imports

The Indian Army has set up Army Design Bureau (ADB) in an attempt to indigenise procurements and reduce import dependence. It has been established as part of the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and will integrate various stake holders in ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016

Zero Defect Zero Effect Model

The slogan “Zero Defect Zero Effect” was given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it signifies two things: Production mechanisms wherein products have no defects Production process which has zero adverse environmental and ecological effects. Thus, the ZED model aims to achieve high ..

GK & Current Affairs – August 31, 2016

1. Who has become the brand ambassador of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)? [A]Sakshi Malik [B]Jitu Rai [C]PV Sindhu [D]Dipa Karmakar Answer: PV SindhuNotes: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), India’s largest paramilitary force, has appointed Olympic silver medallist PV ..

The book “The Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi: An Inside Job?” has been authored by whom?

The book “The Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi: An Inside Job?” has been authored by whom? [A]Jayanthi Madhukar [B]Neena Gopal [C]Ahmed Faraz[D]G.K. Moopanar Show Answer Ahmed Faraz The book “The Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi: An Inside Job?” has been authored by ..

“SAHAYATA-2016”, the annual joint disaster relief exercise will be conducted in which state of India?

“SAHAYATA-2016”, the annual joint disaster relief exercise will be conducted in which state of India? [A]Odisha [B]Kerala [C]Assam [D]Gujarat Show Answer Gujarat The annual joint disaster relief exercise “SAHAYATA-2016” will be conducted by Indian Air Force from September 14 to ..