What is the news? The 11th edition of the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav is being held in West Bengal this year. Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav: Nodal Ministry: It is a festival started by the Ministry of Culture in the year 2015. Objective: It enhances mutual understanding and bonding between people of diverse cultures. Thereby it secures stronger… Continue reading 11th edition of “Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav”
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[UPSC Interview Transcript #21] :Manoj Soni Sir Board, Maharashtra Home State, Agriculture and geology Optional, Diary Writing Hobby
IFoS 2019 Interview Date: 13th Feb Duration: 30 mins (Forenoon Session) Board: Soni Sir Background: Mechanical engineer Home State: Maharashtra Hobby: Diary Writing Optional: Agriculture and geology Chairman While reading DAF, XYZ is meaning of your name, here is you who write a diary at a time when even writing is disappearing… When you started… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #21] :Manoj Soni Sir Board, Maharashtra Home State, Agriculture and geology Optional, Diary Writing Hobby
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 17, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles “International Criminal Court (ICC)” has jurisdiction in Palestinian Territories ISRO, MapmyIndia to develop India’s “indigenous mapping portal” What is “Sandes” platform? Spatial Mark-Resight'(SMR) model to estimate Leopard population Defence Minister launches “E-Chhawani portal” 11th edition of “Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav” “Sedition… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 17, 2021
‘Spatial Mark-Resight'(SMR) model to estimate Leopard population
What is the news? Scientists from three organizations namely Aaranyak, Panthera, and WWF-India have developed a model called ‘Spatial Mark-Resight'(SMR). It will precisely estimate the population size of leopards. Why ‘Spatial Mark-Resight'(SMR) model developed? Leopards can be identified like tigers with the help of their unique shape and size of the rosettes (black circular marks).… Continue reading ‘Spatial Mark-Resight'(SMR) model to estimate Leopard population
Defence Minister launches “E-Chhawani portal”
What is the news? Union Defence Minister has launched the e-Chhawani portal. About the Portal: The portal aims to provide online municipal services to more than 20 lakh citizens across 62 Cantonment Boards. Developed by: The portal developed jointly by eGov Foundation, Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL), Directorate General Defence Estates(DGDE) and National Informatics Centre(NIC). Features: Through… Continue reading Defence Minister launches “E-Chhawani portal”
“International Criminal Court (ICC)” has jurisdiction in Palestinian Territories
What is the News? The International Criminal Court has said that it has jurisdiction over war crimes committed in the Palestinian Territories. About ICC: It is the world’s first permanent International Criminal Court (ICC). It was created by the 1998 Rome Statute and entered into force on July 1,2002. Furthermore, it was created on the principle… Continue reading “International Criminal Court (ICC)” has jurisdiction in Palestinian Territories
ISRO, MapmyIndia to develop India’s “indigenous mapping portal”
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and MapmyIndia announced a collaboration. They will launch an indigenous mapping portal and geospatial service. It will be an Indian alternative to Google Maps. Read about new Geospatial policy About collaboration on indigenous mapping portal and geospatial service: MapmyIndia is one of India’s oldest players in… Continue reading ISRO, MapmyIndia to develop India’s “indigenous mapping portal”
[UPSC Interview Transcript #20] :Manoj Soni Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Growing potted plants Hobby
Contributed by ForumIAS community member IFS Interview 2019 Duration: 25-30 mins Board: Manoj Soni Home State: Tamil Nadu Hobby: Growing potted plants Chairman Is your native village or town You didn’t get any placement Tell me thirukural on forest Novel wat your reading last Member 2 Tell me something about the Chola dynasty Climate change… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #20] :Manoj Soni Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Growing potted plants Hobby
Indian Economy Quiz: Money & Banking |17 Feb, 2021
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Vaccination of manual scavengers must be prioritised
Synopsis: The government is focussing on the vaccination of frontline sanitation workers. However, the most vulnerable among them, Manual scavengers, did not gethe attention they deserve. Introduction India is far behind in understanding sanitation workers and their different categories. Manual scavengers belong to the lowest strata of unprotected sanitation workers. Many people in India believe… Continue reading Vaccination of manual scavengers must be prioritised
