What is the News? The third annual census of birds in the Kaziranga National Park has been released. The main objective of the census was to record and estimate waterfowls and winter migratory birds. It also monitors and assesses the health of wetlands in the Park. Water fowls and Winter Migratory Birds: The Park has… Continue reading 175% rise in waterfowls in “Kaziranga National Park”
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“Tholpavakoothu” the shadow leather puppetry to be Performed using Robots
What is the News? For the first time, Tholpavakkoothu, the famous shadow leather puppetry will tell the stories of the Ramayana with the help of robots. Tholpavakoothu Tholpavakoothu is a form of shadow leather puppetry that is practiced in Kerala. It is also known as Nizhalkkoothu and Olakkoothu. Temple art form: It is a traditional… Continue reading “Tholpavakoothu” the shadow leather puppetry to be Performed using Robots
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 13, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles “Tholpavakoothu” the shadow leather puppetry to be Performed using Robots 175% rise in waterfowls in “Kaziranga National Park” India to formulate policy for “new battery technologies for EVs” Inter-caste marriages can reduce caste tensions: Supreme Court Study finds irreversible changes… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 13, 2021
Interview / Personality Test for IAS – An Overview
The Interview / Personality Test is the last leg of the Civil Services Examination. The Personality Test is of 275 marks, out of which the highest scores that are awarded are in the range of 201-210. Interestingly, the lowest marks in the personality Test range from 70 to 110 – which are the know the… Continue reading Interview / Personality Test for IAS – An Overview
[UPSC INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT #6] Sathiyavathy Mam Board, Maharastra Home State, IFoS, Zoology & Forestry Optional
Interview Date: 10 February 2020, Time :1 pm Background: MSc. Biotechnology Optional: Zoology and Forestry Board: Sathiyavathy Mam Home State: Maharashtra Chairman what u did after your MSc please tell me in sequence. why aren’t you working full time anywhere and only part-time jobs? what made you turn to forest services? how is biotechnology useful… Continue reading [UPSC INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT #6] Sathiyavathy Mam Board, Maharastra Home State, IFoS, Zoology & Forestry Optional
India to formulate policy for “new battery technologies for EVs”
What is the News? The Union Minister has said that India will soon come out with a policy for the next generation of battery technologies for Electric Vehicles(EVs). What will be the focus of the upcoming Policy? The policy will look for alternative battery technologies for electric vehicles like metal-ion, metal-air, hydrogen fuel cells to… Continue reading India to formulate policy for “new battery technologies for EVs”
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Reasons behind India-China disengagement agreement along LAC
Source- Indian Express Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Synopsis: The Sino- Indian disengagement agreement in Pangong Tso region is the first step towards ending hostilities along LAC (Line of Actual Control). Focus should now be on other areas of friction like Kailash heights and Depsang plateau to bring lasting peace. Background:… Continue reading Reasons behind India-China disengagement agreement along LAC
Disengagement agreement in Pangong Tso region
Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Synopsis: Both India and China have agreed to withdraw troops from Pangong Tso region. Both the countries will return to the position of April 2020 (before the stand-off took place). Introduction: As per the agreement reached by the 9th corps commanders meeting on 24th January, both Indian and… Continue reading Disengagement agreement in Pangong Tso region
Issues in Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Synopsis: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill 2020 (MTP Bill) does not confer women with rights over their own bodies. Background Recently termination of pregnancy was legalised up to the 14th week of pregnancy by… Continue reading Issues in Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020
