Source-This post on Inflation in Pulse Prices in India has been created based on the article “Why dal imports have hit a seven-year high” published in “The Indian Express” on 28 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 3 – Major Crops – Cropping Patterns in various parts of the country Context-The article highlights the issues of… Continue reading Inflation in Pulse Prices in India
Urban Fire Safety in India- Explained Pointwise
The recent cases of fire outbreak in Rajkot’s Game Zone and the short circuit-induced blast of oxygen cylinders in a paediatric hospital in Vivek Vihar in New Delhi has drawn our attention to the ignored issue of Urban Fire Safety In India. In densely packed urban areas of India, devastating urban fires have emerged as… Continue reading Urban Fire Safety in India- Explained Pointwise
Kumaon Himalayas
Source- This post on Kumaon Himalayas has been created based on the article “SC halts 90-acre project in Kumaon Himalayas on a plea challenging ‘single window’ clearances” published in “The Hindu” on 28 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court has put a stop to a project covering 90 acres in the ecologically sensitive… Continue reading Kumaon Himalayas
Supreme Court Ruling on Election Manifestos
Source-This post on Supreme Court Ruling on Election Manifestos has been created based on the article “Nothing ‘corrupt’ in making promises in manifestos, says SC” published in “The Hindu” on 28 May 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court recently stated that there is nothing corrupt about promises made in a political party’s manifesto which eventually works… Continue reading Supreme Court Ruling on Election Manifestos
Eucalyptus Planting Controversy in Kerala
Source-This post on Eucalyptus Planting Issue in Kerala has been created based on the article “The controversy over eucalyptus planting in Kerala” published in “The Hindu” on 28 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, The Kerala government has issued an order allowing the Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC) to plant eucalyptus trees for its financial sustenance… Continue reading Eucalyptus Planting Controversy in Kerala
Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)
Source-This post on Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4) has been created based on the article “The GEF at the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)” published in “Official page of GEF” on 28 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)… Continue reading Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4)
Nyishi Tribe
Source-This post on Nyishi Tribe has been created based on the article “From 22 yards to top of the world: 1st woman from Arunachal’s Nyishi tribe scales Everest” published in “Times of India”. Why in News? Recently, mountaineer and cricketer Kabak Yano made history as the fifth woman from Arunachal Pradesh and the first from… Continue reading Nyishi Tribe
Zero Debris Charter
Source-This post on Zero Debris Charter has been created based on the article “Twelve countries sign the Zero Debris Charter” published in “Physorg” on 28 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, twelve countries signed the Zero Debris Charter at the ESA/EU Space Council. This charter formalizes their commitment to the long-term sustainability of human activities in… Continue reading Zero Debris Charter
Having a positive mindset really helps you to clear the exam, says Abhinav Ashok, AIR 693, UPSC CSE 2023
Abhinav Ashok has secured AIR 693 in the recently released final results of UPSC Civil Services 2023 Examination. In this conversation, he has revealed his journey from the beginning to becoming the UPSC Topper of 2023, including his strategy for exam and how he tackled the challenges. Following is the transcript of that conversation. Contents1… Continue reading Having a positive mindset really helps you to clear the exam, says Abhinav Ashok, AIR 693, UPSC CSE 2023
[Download] New and Improved 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – May 2024 – 3rd week
Dear Friends, We are in the process of increasing the quality of our compilations. In this 9 PM Compilation, we have created subjectwise and topicwise segregation of the weekly current affairs. We have also changed the format of the articles. Please give us your feedback and suggestions for any further improvement. This is the compilation… Continue reading [Download] New and Improved 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – May 2024 – 3rd week
