Author: POINT IAS

PRELIMS REVISION – 13 (FROM JULY, 2018)

‘State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index’, which assesses state policies and programmes aimed at improving energy efficiency across various sectors is a nationwide Index, which is a joint effort of the NITI Aayog and Bureau of Energy Efficiency. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is an agency of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Power. … Continue reading PRELIMS REVISION – 13 (FROM JULY, 2018)

PRELIMS REVISION – 12 (FROM JULY, 2018)

In relation to the development of the Light Combat Aircraft, three institutions — Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) and Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) — which are under the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) are likely to be brought under the direct control of the Chief of the Air Staff. Read more … Continue reading PRELIMS REVISION – 12 (FROM JULY, 2018)

PRELIMS REVISION – 11 (FROM JULY, 2018)

A Bill to establish a National Sports University in Manipur to promote sports education was recently passed by the Lok Sabha. In order to make the university a world-class institution, the government has signed an agreement with two Australian universities — University of Canberra and Victoria University — for development of curriculum, research facilities and laboratories, … Continue reading PRELIMS REVISION – 11 (FROM JULY, 2018)

PRELIMS REVISION – 10 (FROM JULY, 2018)

Established in March 2013 during the Fifth BRICS [Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa] Summit held in Durban, South Africa, The BRICS Business Council aims to facilitate cooperation between the five countries in various sectors, as well as promote trade and industry amongst them. Source: BRICS Business Council. China introduced the “BRICS Plus” format … Continue reading PRELIMS REVISION – 10 (FROM JULY, 2018)

PRELIMS REVISION – 9 (FROM JULY, 2018)

In 2018, Earth Overshoot Day lands on August 1. Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity has exhausted nature’s budget for the year. For the rest of the year, we are maintaining our ecological deficit by drawing down local resource stocks and accumulating carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Source: Global Footprint Network. Theyyam(Teyyam,Theyam, Theyyattam) is a … Continue reading PRELIMS REVISION – 9 (FROM JULY, 2018)

PRELIMS REVISION – 8 (FROM JULY, 2018)

India has been designated as a nodal centre for preparing flash-flood forecasts by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). That means India will have to develop a customised model that can issue advance warning of floods in Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand. Read more at The Hindu. In India, at 332, Tamil Nadu has the … Continue reading PRELIMS REVISION – 8 (FROM JULY, 2018)

PRELIMS REVISION – 7 (FROM JULY, 2018)

The RTI Act fixes the tenure of information commissioners at five years, subject to the retirement age of 65 years. However, the recent amendments proposed to the RTI Act seek to empower the Central government to decide the tenure, salaries, allowances and other terms of service of all Information Commissioners in the country. Read more at … Continue reading PRELIMS REVISION – 7 (FROM JULY, 2018)

PRELIMS REVISION – 6 (FROM JULY, 2018)

The National Security Council is the apex body in a three-tier structure, headed by the Prime Minister, with the National Security Adviser as its Secretary. The Joint Intelligence Committee functions under the National Security Council Secretariat. The National Security Advisory Board consists of senior retired officials, civilian as well as military, academics and distinguished members … Continue reading PRELIMS REVISION – 6 (FROM JULY, 2018)