Table of contents: What is a Conclusive Land Titling system? How it is different from the present one? Development towards Conclusive Land Titling in India How the Model Bill aims to implement Conclusive Land Titling in India? What is the need to shift towards Conclusive Land Titling? What are the difficulties? Suggestions At present in… Continue reading Conclusive land titling system in India and its challenges – Explained pointwise
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[UPSC Interview Transcript #41] :Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Rajasthan Home State, Geography Optional, Watching & playing Cricket, Teaching, Reading Non-fiction Hobbies
Interview Date: 19th Feb 2020 (First to go in the Afternoon Session) Duration: 30-35 minutes Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas Sir Home State: Rajasthan. Background: Computer Science & Engineering, MNIT Jaipur. Employee: Software Engineer with Samsung India Electronics Limited. Optional: Geography Hobbies: Watching & playing Cricket, Teaching, Reading Non-fiction. Chairperson Do you feel the weight of… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #41] :Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Rajasthan Home State, Geography Optional, Watching & playing Cricket, Teaching, Reading Non-fiction Hobbies
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 22, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles Why Cherrapunji is receiving low rainfall? DRDO conducted successful trial of “Anti-tank missiles Helina and Dhruvastra” Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry launches “SAKSHAM campaign” WCCB receives “Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020” NITI Aayog’s “Governing Council” reconstituted. 100% tap water connections to… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 22, 2021
WCCB receives “Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020”
What is the News? Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has received the Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020. About Asia Environmental Enforcement Award: It is given by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) in partnership with UNDP, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), CITES, INTERPOL, and World Customs Organisation(WCO). Purpose: The award publicly recognises excellence in… Continue reading WCCB receives “Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020”
Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry launches “SAKSHAM campaign”
What is the News? The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has launched a month-long mass awareness campaign ‘SAKSHAM’. About Saksham Campaign: Saksham is a fuel conservation campaign. Petroleum Conservation Research Association(PCRA) organized it. Aim: It will sensitize the masses about conservation and efficient use of petroleum products which will lead towards better health and… Continue reading Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry launches “SAKSHAM campaign”
DRDO conducted successful trial of “Anti-tank missiles Helina and Dhruvastra”
What is the news? The government recently conducted successful user trials for Helina and Dhruv Astra Missile Systems. The tests were carried out from the Advanced Light Helicopter(ALH) platform in desert ranges. About Helina and Dhruv Astra Missile Systems: These are third generation fire and forget Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM). Defence Research and Development Organization… Continue reading DRDO conducted successful trial of “Anti-tank missiles Helina and Dhruvastra”
[UPSC Interview Transcript #40] :Smita Nagraj Ma’am Board, Assam Home State, PSIR Optional, Technical blog writing, Walking every day Hobbies
Interview Date: 21th February 2020, Afternoon session Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Background: B.Tech(IT) Assam University, Silchar Employee: Huawei technology in Bangalore Optional: PSIR Home State: Assam Hobbies: technical blog writing, Walking every day Chairman What are you doing currently? How is your working experience in Huawei? Why Huawei is in news? Why so many allegations? What… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #40] :Smita Nagraj Ma’am Board, Assam Home State, PSIR Optional, Technical blog writing, Walking every day Hobbies
Why Complete Elimination Strategy of COVID virus is not feasible?
Synopsis: The empirical evidence shows that the idea of the complete elimination of COVID viruses in a selected few countries is not feasible. Rather, it will only increase the socioeconomic disparities thereby making the goal of elimination infeasible. Background A recent article published in The Lancet has advocated for “elimination strategy”, it is also known… Continue reading Why Complete Elimination Strategy of COVID virus is not feasible?
Overexpansion of IITs will reduce its standards
Synopsis: The recent decision by UGC to allow IITs to open branches abroad will jeopardize the Institution’s brand. This overexpansion of IITs will reduce their quality. Background The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are India’s premier institutes with world-class quality standards. They are among few Indian higher education institutions that perform well in the global rankings.… Continue reading Overexpansion of IITs will reduce its standards
A tussle between Australia and Facebook over News Charges
Synopsis: Recently, a clash erupted between the Australian government and Facebook. The big Techs in Australia are opposing the Fee to media companies for using their content. Background Recently, the Australian government has proposed the ‘News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code Bill 2020’. The bill aims to make Google and Facebook pay to… Continue reading A tussle between Australia and Facebook over News Charges
