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Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 10, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles Social media is giving a boost to the “Kinnal craft” Denmark to build world’s ‘first energy island’ in North Sea What is “Einsteinium”? Bengaluru scientists develop “Arka Shubha variety of Marigold” No evidence of any gender or religious bias in… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 10, 2021

“5G Technology” roll-out in India

What is the News? The Standing Committee on Information Technology has slammed the Department of Telecommunications(DoT) for the delay in the launch of 5G services. Facts:  What is 5G technology? 5G or fifth generation is the latest upgrade so far in the long-term evolution (LTE) mobile broadband networks. The 5G technology mainly works in 3… Continue reading “5G Technology” roll-out in India

Fragility of Himalayan Mountain Ecosystem

Source: Down to Earth ,  The Hindu Gs3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Synopsis: The recent Glacial outburst in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district is a consequence of human’s impact on climate and lack of awareness towards local ecology. Background Recently a glacier collapsed in Uttarakhand’s Nanda Devi. According to some satellite images, the… Continue reading Fragility of Himalayan Mountain Ecosystem

India’s strategy for Myanmar

Source: The Hindu Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Synopsis: India’s Policy towards Myanmar should be a balance of India’s interest and India’s norms. Background The recent military coup in Myanmar has once again created uncertainty regarding the future of Myanmar’s democracy. The U. S and the west have reacted strongly. The US threatened Myanmar… Continue reading India’s strategy for Myanmar

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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