Important GK Topics for UPSC
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Agenda 21
- It is a non binding action plan of the UN with regard to sustainable development.
- It is a product of Earth Summit ( UN Conference on Environment an Development) held in Rio De Jenerio, Brazil in 1992.
2. Base Erosion and Profit Policy (BEPS)
BEPS refers to the tax planning strategies used by MNCs, that exploit gaps and mismatches in tax rules to artificially shift profits to low or no-tax location where there is little or no economic activity
3. Mines and Mineral Development Regulation Act
- (MMDR Act 1957) was amended through MMDR Act 2015.
- One of the amendment provisions relates to introduction of section 9B which provides for establishment of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) in any district affected by mining related activities.
- The objective of DMF is to work for interest and benefit of persons, and areas affected by mining operations.
4. SWAYAM
- It is a program initiated by Government of India and designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of Education Policy i.e. access equity and quality.
- The objective of this effort is to take the best teaching, learning resources to all, including the most disadvantaged.
5. National Congress , Surat , 1907
The main reason for the split of India National Congress at Surat in 1907 is Extremist lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Govt.
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