UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 6

1. Consider the following: Gangetic Plain Gujarat Assam The Shale Gas in India has been found to be in abundance in which among the above? Only 1 1 & 2 1, 2, & 3 None of them 2. In recent ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 5

1. Consider the following cities with rivers on the banks of which they are situated: Ujjain – Narmada Nasik – Godavari Haridwar – Ganga  Which of the above is/are correct? 1 & 3 Only 2 & 3 Only 3 Only ..

History of Banking in India

The History of Banking in India is as old as Vedic Civilization. For example, in Vedic age the loan deeds called rnapatra or rnalekhya were prevalent. Interest rates as well as usury (सूदखोरी ) was prevalent in Vedic India. The Vedic word Kusidin refers to an ..

World's smallest pacemaker unveiled in US

Scientists for the first time have successfully implanted world’s smallest pacemaker dubbed as Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) in a patient in United States. The pacemaker about size of large vitamin capsule is for patients with bradycardia, a condition characterised ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017

Indian Navy launches underwater harbour defence and surveillance system

Indian Navy has launched an Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) in Mumbai, Maharashtra to enhance the security of valuable naval assets against asymmetric threats. It was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding- in-Chief, Western ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017

PDS and Inferior Diet

Context It has been found that with access to PDS subsidies people tend to opt for inferior diets that are too heavy on cereals. Discussion While the studies find that the use of public distribution system (PDS) has increased sharply ..