Source: The post is based on the article “A breakthrough in EV battery tech” published in Business Standard on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: About Sodium-ion batteries News: The demand for Electric Vehicle (EV) is on rise. As per the Economic Survey 2022-23, EV market is projected to grow at a… Continue reading A breakthrough in EV battery tech
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A new edge to the fight against tuberculosis
Source– The post is based on the article “A new edge to the fight against tuberculosis” published in “The Hindu” on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Issues related to development and management of health News – At the One World TB Summit in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi instilled fresh energy to global tuberculosis… Continue reading A new edge to the fight against tuberculosis
A mega-science project bound to put India on the map for cutting-edge research
Source– The post is based on the article “A mega-science project bound to put India on the map for cutting-edge research” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology News– Union Cabinet approved the full budget for the LIGO-India mega-science project. It includes the construction, commissioning and joint scientific… Continue reading A mega-science project bound to put India on the map for cutting-edge research
Bring government closer to people
Source: The post is based on the article “Bring government closer to people” published in Business Standard on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: concerns associated with local government. News: India is preparing to become an advanced economy in the next 25 years. Contents1 What are the features of advanced economies?2 How much does… Continue reading Bring government closer to people
India’s fighter jet conundrum
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s fighter jet conundrum” published in “The Hindu” on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security – Defense Technologies Relevance– Issues related to armed forces News– The article explains issues related with the squadron strength of the air force. What is the present and upcoming… Continue reading India’s fighter jet conundrum
Centre’s interest-free loan facility provides space for states to increase capital expenditure. Will they?
Source– The post is based on the article “Centre’s interest-free loan facility provides space for states to increase capital expenditure. Will they?” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy – Fiscal Policies News– In recent months, there have been two significant developments relating to state governments’ finances. First,… Continue reading Centre’s interest-free loan facility provides space for states to increase capital expenditure. Will they?
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #267 : Smita Nagraj Board, Geography Optional, Bihar Home State
Date of Interview: 28th March 2023, Afternoon, Fourth to go Board: Hon’ble Smita Nagraj ma’am Background: Electronics and Communications engineering Optional: Geography Work Ex: Semiconductor verification @Intel | BPSC Home state: Bihar DAF keywords: South Asia’s best speaker, Best outgoing student, Model UN, Madhubani painting, Badminton, Intel woman leader in silicon verification To view all IAS… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #267 : Smita Nagraj Board, Geography Optional, Bihar Home State
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I April 20th, 2023
Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I April 20th, 2023
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #266 : Smita Nagraj Board, Geography Optional, UTTAR PRADESH Home State
Date of Interview: 31st March, Forenoon (4th to go) Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Home State: UTTAR PRADESH Optional: Geography College: Digvijay Nath PG College, Gorakhpur Profession: No Hobbies: no ques asked Experience: cordial board,… didn’t grill (unlike done in mocks) Utility of mocks & O2O: Get familiar with the environment and speak in front of… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #266 : Smita Nagraj Board, Geography Optional, UTTAR PRADESH Home State
India-UAE cooperation to sow regional food security
Source– The post is based on the article “India-UAE cooperation to sow regional food security” published in “The Hindu” on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and UAE relationship News- The article explains the cooperation in areas of food security between India and UAE. What is the importance of India… Continue reading India-UAE cooperation to sow regional food security
