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Impacts and importance of GDP revised estimates

Source – The Indian Express Syllabus – GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development, and employment. Synopsis – Revised estimates of GDP are released. It would impact the growth prediction and levels of the future National Income. Introduction Last week all major financial publications were released i.e.… Continue reading Impacts and importance of GDP revised estimates

Why RBI kept interest rates Unchanged?

Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Synopsis- Monetary Policy Committee [MPC] has kept the benchmark interest rates unchanged. It is proceeding with an accommodative stance of monetary policy. Introduction MPC is keeping the rates unchanged to… Continue reading Why RBI kept interest rates Unchanged?

[UPSC Interview Transcript #3] TCA Anant Board, Engineer in Qualcomm, Delhi Home State, Play acoustic drum hobby

Interview date: 17/02/2020 Session: Afternoon  (mine was 2nd inline) Interview Duration: 29 minutes (I timed it :p) Board: TCA Anant Edu.: B.Tech from DTU Background: Engineer in Qualcomm Hobby: play acoustic drum State: Delhi Members: 2 of the 5 members were women Chairman Started reading my DAF….u  have done B. Tech from DTU….thereafter u have… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #3] TCA Anant Board, Engineer in Qualcomm, Delhi Home State, Play acoustic drum hobby

National security laws in India

There are many laws aiding the government in the protection of national interests. They are First, Sedition under section 124A of the IPC (Indian Penal Code). Sedition is defined as any action that brings or attempts to bring contempt or hatred towards the government of India. Sedition cases are punishable with a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Second, Criminal defamation under section 499 of the IPC. Defamation… Continue reading National security laws in India

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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 9, 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 Table of List  9 PM Current Affairs Articles Impacts and importance of GDP revised estimates Why RBI kept interest rates Unchanged? India’s strategy for Myanmar Fragility of Himalayan Mountain… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 9, 2021

“Ka-226T utility chopper”

What is the News? According to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the total indigenous content of the Ka-226T utility helicopters is between 27%-33%. These helicopters are to be locally manufactured with the Transfer of Technology(ToT) from Russia. However, the final deal is held up. Facts:  India-Russia Deal on Ka-226T In 2015, India and Russia had concluded… Continue reading “Ka-226T utility chopper”

PM to inaugurate “World Sustainable Development Summit 2021”

What is the News? The Prime Minister will inaugurate the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021. About World Sustainable Development Summit(WSDS): It is an annual event organized by The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) since 2001. The summit was earlier known as Delhi Sustainable Development Summit. Purpose: The Summit brings together a wide number of participants in… Continue reading PM to inaugurate “World Sustainable Development Summit 2021”

Veerashaiva “Lingayats” demanding for Quota

What is the News? The Veerashaiva Lingayats are demanding inclusion in the Other Backward Classes(OBC) quota category. Who are the Lingayats? Lingayats are classified as a Hindu sub-caste called Veerashaiva Lingayats. They are essentially followers of the 12th-century philosopher Saint Basavanna who was against the caste system and Vedic rituals. They are a dominant community… Continue reading Veerashaiva “Lingayats” demanding for Quota

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