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[Polity] National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID): Meaning, Use, Controversy

NATGRID Concerns Privacy and misuse Wikileaks like situation NATGRID 26/11 attacks on Mumbai led to the exposure of several weaknesses in India's intelligence gathering and action networks. So, Chindu came up with the idea of National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) [...]

By Mrunal|2014-10-26T16:56:07+05:3009/09/2012|Categories: Z-Miscellaneous|Tags: Internal-Security|12 Comments

[Economy] Arbitration Act: Foreign Investment disputes

What is Arbitration? Arbitration Act Why in News? Implication of SC Judgment What is Arbitration? For smooth functioning of business and industry, Quick decision of any commercial dispute is necessary. Internationally, it is accepted that normally commercial disputes should [...]

By Support Staff|2015-01-26T11:12:13+05:3008/09/2012|Categories: Z-Miscellaneous|Tags: Economy-Outdated|18 Comments

[Economy] BEE Labeling in India: bureau of energy efficiency

What is BEE? Why was it setup? Functions taken by BEE? What is BEE Labelling? BEE labeling for cars What is BEE? Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) statutory body under Ministry of Power It was set up under the [...]

By Support Staff|2015-01-26T11:03:59+05:3006/09/2012|Categories: Z-Miscellaneous|Tags: Economy-Outdated|12 Comments

[Yearbook] Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)

What is it? What are the activities undertaken? Resources- where from? Timeline Why is it news? What is Universal Service Obligation Fund? There is a ‘Universal’ associated so obviously this must be one amongst the inclusive development strategies of [...]

By Support Staff|2015-01-26T11:04:23+05:3006/09/2012|Categories: Z-Miscellaneous|Tags: mani|4 Comments

[Economy] Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA): Meaning, Features, Controversies

What is FCRA? What is the need of FCRA Act? Who can accept Foreign Contribution? Who cannot accept Foreign Contribution? Why is FCRN Act in news? Controversy Mock Questions What is FCRA? Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) It regulates [...]

By Support Staff|2015-01-26T11:01:52+05:3003/09/2012|Categories: Z-Miscellaneous|Tags: Economy-Outdated|28 Comments

[EnB] Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)

What is GIAHS? What are the objectives of GIAHS? GIAHS Sites in India: Koraput, Odisha State Kashmir Valley, Pampore region Kuttanad What will GIAHS do in Indian Sites? Other Potential sites: What is GIAHS? Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems [...]

By Mrunal|2014-12-27T14:20:00+05:3001/09/2012|Categories: Z-Miscellaneous|Tags: EnB-Treaties, mani|24 Comments

[Economy] Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Controversy between SBI & RBI: meaning, implication on Economy Explained

What is CRR? What is Scheduled Commercial Bank? Examples of Scheduled Commercial Banks Case #1: High CRR and SLR Case #2: Low CRR and SLR Repo Rate Reverse Repo Rate Bank Rate What is the need of all these [...]

By Mrunal|2015-01-26T11:00:55+05:3030/08/2012|Categories: Z-Miscellaneous|105 Comments

[Diplomacy] Joseph Koni, Lord’s Resistance Army, Uganda Child Soldiers

Lord’s Resistance Army Timeline Joseph Koni and his atrocities Kony 2012 – Viral Campaign on Youtube Lord’s Resistance Army The Lord’s Resistance Army is a rebel group led by leader Joseph Kony. The group originated in Northern Uganda as [...]

By Support Staff|2014-07-04T12:11:58+05:3028/08/2012|Categories: Z-Miscellaneous|Tags: varoon|6 Comments

[Economy] Coal acquisition from Abroad: ICVL and its problem

What is ICVL? Why was ICVL formed? What’s ICVL’s problem? Why no acquisition of coal mines abroad? Coal India’s problem Mock Questions What is ICVL? International Coal Ventures Limited (ICVL) — It is a joint venture company formed in [...]

By Support Staff|2015-01-26T11:00:34+05:3027/08/2012|Categories: Z-Miscellaneous|Tags: Economy-Outdated|16 Comments

[Biosafety] Genetically Modified Crops, Bt-Brinjal, Cartagena & Nagoya Protocol: Meaning, Issues

What are DNA and Gene? What are Transgenics? Why do we need GM technology? Current issue: Recommendations of the committee: What is this GEAC: Procedure to accord approval: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) Nagoya [...]

By Support Staff|2014-12-27T09:06:32+05:3024/08/2012|Categories: Z-Miscellaneous|Tags: Agriculture, mani|12 Comments

[Economy] Electricity generation in India: Grid failure, privatization, problems, reasons, solutions and more

Electricity Scenario: India Problem with hydro power Coal Based Electricity Generation What was the reason behind grid failure? What is an electrical grid? Components of a grid When does a grid collapse? Penalty for Grid violation What is the [...]

By Support Staff|2015-01-26T11:01:18+05:3007/08/2012|Categories: Z-Miscellaneous|42 Comments

[Diplomacy] TAPI Gas pipeline : Meaning, Importance, Significance for India and its neighbours

What is TAPI Pipeline? Route of this piepline What does Turkmenistan gain from this? What does Pakistan Gain? What does Afghanistan Gain? What is in for India? What’re the Obstacles to TAPI pipeline What is the Response of the [...]

By Support Staff|2014-07-04T11:56:12+05:3031/07/2012|Categories: Z-Miscellaneous|Tags: varoon|13 Comments

[Diplomacy] International Criminal Court (ICC) : Organization, functions, powers

International Criminal Court (ICC): introduction What is Rome Statute? Where is ICC located? What are the functions of ICC? What is International court of Justice? Punishment powers of ICC? any time limits on cases? Wanted Criminals by ICC How [...]

By Support Staff|2014-07-04T12:06:21+05:3029/07/2012|Categories: Z-Miscellaneous|17 Comments