Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0
Mains level: Various initiaitves for rural transformation
Type: PIB
Bills/Act/LawsDOMREthicsExplainedHistorical SitesIndia MappingIOCRop-ed snapPIBPrelims OnlySC JudgementsSchemesSpeciesStatesWorld Mapping
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
[pib] Employees’ Pension Scheme (Amendment) Scheme, 2020
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: EPS Scheme
Mains level: Scope and benefits of EPS
Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
Ro-Pax Ferry Service
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Ro-Pax Ferry
Mains level: Not Much
Global Geological And Climatic Events
[pib] Effects of Himalayan slip on its Hydrology
Women empowerment issues – Jobs,Reservation and education
[pib] National Creche Scheme
Air Pollution
[pib] Methanotrophs: the methane-oxidizing bacteria
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Methanotrophs
Mains level: Methane emission
Coal and Mining Sector
[pib] The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Not Much
Mains level: Mining regulations in India
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
[pib] ARI-516 Grape Variety
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: ARI-516
Mains level: Not Much
Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
[pib] Person in news: Gaura Devi
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Gaura Devi and her contributions in Chipko Movement
Mains level: Chipko Movement
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] Quantum coin or ‘qubit’ and Entanglement Theory
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Qubit, Quantum Entanglement
Mains level: Quantum Computing and its applications
Innovations in Sciences, IT, Computers, Robotics and Nanotechnology
[pib] Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC)
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC)
Mains level: Read the attached story
Water Management – Institutional Reforms, Conservation Efforts, etc.
[pib] Law for Rain Water Harvesting
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Law for Rain Water Harvesting
Mains level: Rooftop water conservation strategy
Banking Sector Reforms
[pib] Mega Consolidation in Public Sector BanksÂ
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Bank Mergers
Mains level: Read the attached story
Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.
[pib] Amendment to the Export Policy of APIs and formulations made from these APIs
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Mains level: Regulations of API
Food Safety Standards – FSSAI, food fortification, etc.
[pib] Regulating Content of Trans-Fat in Oils and Fats
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Trans-Fat
Mains level: Trans-Fat related health hazards
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
[pib] CHITRA Flow Diverter Stents
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: CHITRA stents
Mains level: Affordable medical devices and implants in India
Agmark, Hallmark, ISI, BIS, BEE and Other Ratings
[pib] Star Labelling Programme
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Voluntary star labelling program, BEE, UDIT
[pib] Various schemes implemented by Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs)
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Various initiaitives mentioned in the newscard
Mains level: Schemes for cultural promotion
Modern Indian History-Events and Personalities
[pib] India’s nominations for 2020 World Heritage List
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: World Heritage Sites
Mains level: Not Much
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
[pib] Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Various initiaitives mentioned in the newscard
Mains level: Not Much
