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Celebrity activism and government’s response to it

Synopsis:  The MEA’s response to celebrity activism is fair. But its global reach has to go beyond majoritarian representation. Introduction  The tweets by international pop singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg on farmers’ protest created a huge stir.    In response, The Minister for External Affairs tweeted about motivated campaigns targeting India. It also… Continue reading Celebrity activism and government’s response to it

An Analysis of 15th Finance commission’s recommendations

Synopsis: The 15th Finance Commission recommendations are slightly different from the other Finance commissions. It has introduced many revolutionary changes that can shape India’s future. What are the major challenges faced by 15th Finance commission? The 15th Finance commission (FC) had many challenging tasks while preparing its report for the year 2021-26. The most important… Continue reading An Analysis of 15th Finance commission’s recommendations

[UPSC Interview Transcript #27] :Bhoshle Sir Board, Delhi Home State, Anthropology Optional, Swimming as a Hobby

Interview Date: 17 Feb,20 Board: Bhoshle sir Background: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Employee: EPFO Optional: Anthropology Home State: Delhi Hobby: Swimming Chairman cheerful greet n welcome, discussion on provisions of ICC ( DAF), Issues faced by women, the innovative role played by me, harassment of male employees, etc Member 1 Discussion on money laundering,… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #27] :Bhoshle Sir Board, Delhi Home State, Anthropology Optional, Swimming as a Hobby

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 19th Feb. 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles for UPSC: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc.… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 19th Feb. 2021

[UPSC Interview Transcript #26] :TCA Ananth, Karnataka Home State, Kannada literature Optional

Duration: Approx 30 mins Board: TCA Ananth Background: Mechanical engineer Employee: 1. associate engineer in Robert Bosch 2. Asst. engineer in the water resources department Optional: Kannada literature Home State: Karnataka Chairman Tell me what kind of work you do in your department is it based on dam maintenance kind of work or any other… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #26] :TCA Ananth, Karnataka Home State, Kannada literature Optional

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 18, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Read Previous 9 PM Brief Article wise list of 9 PM Brief List of  9 PM Current Affairs Articles An Analysis of 15th Finance commission’s recommendations Celebrity activism and government’s response to it A robust ‘health and well-being budget for 2021-22’… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 18, 2021

Sexual Harassment of women at the workplace – Explained pointwise

Table of contents: Introduction What are the observations made by the court? What is sexual harassment at the workplace? Condition in India Initiatives aimed at preventing, prohibiting and redressing Sexual harassment at workplace Impacts of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Challenges with the Act Suggestions Sexual Harassment at the workplace is one of the issues… Continue reading Sexual Harassment of women at the workplace – Explained pointwise

India to gift 2 lakh vaccine doses to ‘UN peacekeeping forces’

What is the News? India has announced a gift of 2,00,000 doses of vaccine to the UN Peacekeeping Forces. About United Nations Peacekeeping forces: It was created in 1948. They are often referred to as Blue Berets or Blue Helmets because of their light blue berets or helmets Purpose: It provides security, political, and peacebuilding… Continue reading India to gift 2 lakh vaccine doses to ‘UN peacekeeping forces’

What is the “Char Dham Project”?

What is the News? In the Supreme Court, the government denies any link between the Char Dham road-widening project and the recent flash floods in the Rishi Ganga valley. It claimed many lives and damaged the Tapovan hydro project. Char Dham Project: Char-Dham Road Project is a prestigious two-lane expressway project. The Ministry of Road… Continue reading What is the “Char Dham Project”?

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