UPSC LAW Optional

2022-04-20 09:18:08 Open / Comment

2022-04-20 09:16:36 With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements

1. The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009.
2. South Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping. Open / Comment

2022-04-19 13:16:32 Explanation

• Chanderi is a township in Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh.
o The main occupation of the people of Chanderi is handicraft.
o Chanderi sarees are famous all over the world.
o Chanderi is also famous for Ancient Jain Temples.
• Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu famous for silk Sarees. Hence, option 2 is correct.
o 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 15 are located in Kanchipuram. Open / Comment

2022-04-19 13:11:52 Open / Comment

2022-04-19 13:09:29 (Q.) Consider the following towns of India

1. Bhadrachalam
2. Chanderi
3. Kancheepuram
4. Karnal Open / Comment

2022-04-16 09:52:44 Open / Comment

2022-04-14 12:43:53 Open / Comment

2022-04-14 11:39:41 Explanation

• Arab Spring:
o It is an anti-government protest against oppressive regimes and a low standard of living started in Tunisia in December 2010.

o By early 2011, it spread across Arabic-speaking countries in North Africa and the Middle East. Open / Comment

2022-04-14 11:38:34 Open / Comment

2022-04-14 09:31:29 Explanation

Promotion of international peace and security is included in the Directive Principles of State as Article 51 of constitution that mentions to promote international peace and security and maintain just an honourable relations between nations between nations; to foster respect for international law and treaty obligations and to encourage settlements of international disputes by arbitration. Open / Comment