Page-10 of General Studies
National Stock Exchange of India
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is the leading stock exchange in India, located in Mumbai. It was established in 1992 as the first dematerialized electronic exchange in the country. NSE has played a crucial role in transforming the ..
75th Year of Indian Independence
The year 2022 marked the 75th anniversary of India’s independence from British colonial rule. The occasion was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor across the nation, with various events and initiatives organized to commemorate the milestone. Background India gained ..
United Nations Climate Change Conference
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as the Conference of the Parties (COP), is an annual meeting of the member states that have signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The primary objective of these ..
Rodenticide Poisoning in India
Rodenticide poisoning is a major health concern in India, with a high incidence of morbidity and mortality. Rodenticides are chemical agents used to eliminate small rodents like rats and mice. In India, suicidal or accidental poisoning with rodenticides containing metal ..
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a comprehensive indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India. It was introduced on July 1, 2017, through the 101st Constitutional Amendment, replacing multiple indirect taxes previously levied by ..
Food Corporation of India (FCI)
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. Established in 1965 under the Food Corporation Act, the FCI plays a crucial role in ensuring food ..
India and the World Bank
India is one of the founding members of the World Bank, an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to countries for capital projects and development programs. Since its establishment in 1944, the World Bank has been a significant ..
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control, and disarmament. Founded in 1966, SIPRI provides data, analysis, and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media, and ..
American People of German Descent
American people of German descent, also known as German Americans, are the largest ancestry group in the United States, accounting for around 43 million people or 13.2% of the total population, according to the 2019 American Community Survey. German Americans ..
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, France. The UDHR consists of 30 articles that outline the fundamental ..