Table of contents: What is Tool Kit? What is the Greta Thunberg toolkit case? Previous such example pointed out by activists What are the existing provisions for such arrest? Why government actions on activists are justified? Judicial interventions on such cases in the past Challenges faced by the government in arresting activists Suggestions Recently Climate… Continue reading Toolkit conspiracy case and its imapct on India- Explained Pointwise
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[Downloads] 10 PM Compilation -February, 2021 – First week
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[UPSC Interview Transcript #17] :TCA Anant Board, Delhi Home State, literature of Sanskrit Optional, Dog caring hobby
Duration: 29 mins Board: TCA Anant sir Background: computer science engineering Home State: Delhi Optional: literature of Sanskrit Hobby: Dog caring Other activities: also in MSDE Members: chairman 2 male and 2 female members Chairman How do u care about dogs? What different u do for street dogs, why does dogs bark unnecessarily? Member 1 Can… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #17] :TCA Anant Board, Delhi Home State, literature of Sanskrit Optional, Dog caring hobby
List of “Indian diaspora members” holding key positions globally
What is the News? Indiaspora, a US-based organisation released the 2021 Indiaspora Government Leaders List. The list includes Indian origin persons occupying the highest positions globally. About the Indiaspora Government Leaders List: The list recognizes more than 200 persons of Indian origin. It includes persons, occupied leadership positions in as many as 15 countries. More… Continue reading List of “Indian diaspora members” holding key positions globally
“Giant Leatherback Turtle” nesting sites threatened by Andamans development project
What is the News? In the Andaman and Nicobar(A&N) Islands tourism and port development projects are under the proposal. However, it is threatening some of the most important nesting populations of the “Giant Leatherback turtle”. Giant Leatherback turtle Giant Leatherback turtles are named for their shell. Their shells are leather-like rather than hard, like other… Continue reading “Giant Leatherback Turtle” nesting sites threatened by Andamans development project
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 16, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles “Giant Leatherback Turtle” nesting sites threatened by Andamans development project DST announce liberalization of “Geospatial data and Mapping” Policy What is a “Placebo”, how is it used in Medical trials? Significance of “Nanophotonics” Scientists map detailed “genome of malaria vector… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 16, 2021
DST announce liberalization of “Geospatial data and Mapping” Policy
What is the News? Department of Science and Technology(DST) announced liberalised guidelines for geo-spatial data. It deregulates access to its geospatial data and services including maps for all Indian entities. What is Geo-Spatial data? Geospatial data (also known as “spatial data”) represents data-linked to features or objects on the Earth’s surface. Objects can be man-made… Continue reading DST announce liberalization of “Geospatial data and Mapping” Policy
What is a “Placebo”, how is it used in Medical trials?
What is the News? Indian drug regulator approved Serum Institute to conduct a phase-2/3 trial of CovoVax COVID-19 vaccine that was originally developed by Novavax Inc. In this case, the regulator allowed the vaccine manufacturer to use a placebo in the control group. What is a Placebo? It is a substance or treatment which is… Continue reading What is a “Placebo”, how is it used in Medical trials?
[UPSC Interview Transcript #16] : Sujata Mehta Mam Board, Maharashtra Home State, Political science, and IR Optional, Watching Movies Hobby
Contributed by ForumIAS community member Duration: 30 mins Board: Sujata Mehta Mam Background: Electrical Engg, Optional: Political science, and IR Home State: Maharashtra Hobby: Watching movies Chairman Brief introduction Did you pursue any job after graduation? Did you appear for any campus placement? Why do you want to join civil services? So you stayed in… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #16] : Sujata Mehta Mam Board, Maharashtra Home State, Political science, and IR Optional, Watching Movies Hobby
‘Disengagement activities’ for reducing Sino-India tensions
Synopsis: India and China have simultaneously begun disengagement activities around the Pangong Tso region in eastern Ladakh. It is a laudable step for reducing tension between the two countries. Background: The two countries were undergoing severe tensions since May 2020. It is when the Chinese army entered 8 km inside Eastern Ladakh. This Chinese encroachment… Continue reading ‘Disengagement activities’ for reducing Sino-India tensions
