Have a brief idea about history of theatre in India. Know about various forms of theatre. Is theatre on decline ? Why ? Has cinema subdued it or are they complimenting each other ? What is the future of theatre ? Which regions have been traditional bastions of theatre ? Learn about eminent theatre movements… Continue reading DRAMATICS/THEATRE – EXPECTED QUESTIONS
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DEBATING AS A HOBBY
1) What is the difference between debate and declamation? 2) Any debate you participated recently? 3) What are the ingredients of a good debate? 4) What are the different views about XYZ debate in India? 5) Who is your favorite debate personality? 6) Which debate programme is your favorite? 7) Talk for 5 minutes… Continue reading DEBATING AS A HOBBY
UPSC Interview: Know your state
How to prepare for questions related to the State of Domicile you belong? You should be aware of what these are and decide how to handle them. This list is far from exhaustive, but the areas the interviewers are looking to find out about your state are almost covered here. This is a form of… Continue reading UPSC Interview: Know your state
KAPILA campaign
What is the News? The Union Education Minister informed the Lok Sabha about the KAPILA campaign launched in October 2020. The campaign was launched on 89th birth anniversary of former President and Scientist Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Facts: KAPILA stands for Kalam Program for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness campaign. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of… Continue reading KAPILA campaign
“Yudh Abhyas” – Indo-U.S. joint military exercise
What is the News? The 16th edition of Indo-U.S. joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ will be held in Rajasthan between February 8 and 21,2021. Facts: Exercise Yudh Abhyas: It is one of the largest joint military training exercises between India and USA. The exercise was started in 2004 under the US Army Pacific Partnership Program.… Continue reading “Yudh Abhyas” – Indo-U.S. joint military exercise
PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana
What is the News? The Finance Minister has launched a new scheme titled “PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana”. In general, The scheme aims to develop capacities in the health care system over 6 yrs. PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana: Type: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme Aim: The scheme aims to Improve primary,… Continue reading PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana
Registered Unrecognised Political Parties are not transparent : ADR report
What is the News? Association for Democratic Reforms(ADR) has released a report titled “Analysis of Donations received by Registered Unrecognised Political Parties”. The report underlines the lack of transparency among Registered Unrecognised Political Parties. Facts: What is Registered Unrecognised Political Parties? If a party satisfies any one of below-mentioned criteria, then they are called Registered… Continue reading Registered Unrecognised Political Parties are not transparent : ADR report
“Square Kilometre Array” (SKA) Project
What is the News? The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) Council held its first meeting recently. In that, the member countries approved the establishment of Square Kilometre Array (SKA). Facts: Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Project: It is an international effort to build the world’s largest radio telescope. It is not a single telescope. It consists… Continue reading “Square Kilometre Array” (SKA) Project
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY)
What is the News? The Central Government has informed that the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY) has crossed 1.75 crores of eligible women beneficiaries, till the financial year 2020. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY): Launched in: It is a maternity benefit scheme introduced in 2017. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Women… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY)
EIU’s “Democracy Index” – India at 53rd position
What is the News? The Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) has released the Democracy Index, 2020. In that, India dropped two places and currently at 53rd position. Facts: Democracy Index 2020: It was started in 2006 by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The index provides a clear image of the status of democracy worldwide in 167 countries. Categories:… Continue reading EIU’s “Democracy Index” – India at 53rd position
