Source: The post need for reforms in India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system has been created, based on the article “Reform UPI: We need sustainable digital payments infrastructure” published in “Live mints” on 20th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- economy- mobilisation of resources News: The article discusses the need for reforms in… Continue reading Need for reforms in India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system
Time for a technology manifesto
Source-This post on Time for a technology manifesto has been created based on the article “This election season, why parties need tech manifestos” published in “The Indian Express” on 20 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2– Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Time for a Technology Manifesto Context-The article highlights the need for introduction… Continue reading Time for a technology manifesto
India-Bhutan relations
Source-This post on India-Bhutan relations has been created based on the article “Ties that epitomize India’s neighborhood first policy” published in “The Hindu” on 19 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus – GS Paper 2 – International relations- India and its Neighborhood- Relations Context– The Prime Minister of Bhutan has recently visited India and there were excellent… Continue reading India-Bhutan relations
NHAI completes largest InvIT monetization
Source-This post on NHAI completes largest InvIT monetization is based on the article “NHAI Completes Largest InvIT Monetization of Over Rs. 16,000 Crore Through ‘Round 3’” published in “PIB” on 19th March 2024. Why in the News? National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) has completed fundraising through ‘InvIT Round-3’ for National Highway stretches totaling 889 kilometers.… Continue reading NHAI completes largest InvIT monetization
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024
Source-This post on Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 is based on the article “New CBFC rules include age-related categories, more women representation, access for disabled” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th March 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has introduced new Cinematograph (Certification) Rules for 2024. These rules will replace the… Continue reading Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024
RPF and NCW signed MoU to combat human trafficking
Source-This post on RPF and NCW signed MoU to combat human trafficking is based on the article “Railway Protection Force and National Commission for Women Unite Against Human Trafficking” published in “PIB” on 19th March 2024. Why in the News? The National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) have signed a… Continue reading RPF and NCW signed MoU to combat human trafficking
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #144: Sanjay Verma Board, Geography Optional, West Bengal Home State
Date of Interview: 22 Feb, Forenoon, 1st to go Board: Sanjay Verma Sir Optional: Geography Home State: West Bengal Educational background: B.Tech. EE Home state and places mentioned in DAF – West Bengal, Manipur College (UG/PG) – KGEC, MAKAUT(WBUT) Achievements (if any) – leadership position in college sky watchers club, science and maths olympiad state 1st,… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #144: Sanjay Verma Board, Geography Optional, West Bengal Home State
Barberton Greenstone Belt
Source-This post on Barberton Greenstone Belt is based on the article “Oldest evidence of earthquakes found in strange jumble of 3.3 billion-year-old rocks from Africa” published in “Live Science” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, scientists discovered evidence of some of the earliest recorded earthquakes in the Barberton Greenstone Belt. About Barberton… Continue reading Barberton Greenstone Belt
Genetic rescue in Ranthambore National Park
Source-This post on Genetic rescue in Ranthambore National Park is based on the article “Conservation not enough for the highly inbred Ranthambore tigers — they require genetic rescue” published in “DownToEarth” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, during a study, genetic rescue was suggested as a strategy to preserve the tiger population… Continue reading Genetic rescue in Ranthambore National Park
World Air Quality Report 2023
Source-This post on World Air Quality Report 2023 is based on the article “Delhi World’s Most Polluted Capital Again, India Has 3rd Worst Air Quality: Report” published in “ABP News” on 19th MARCH 2024. Why in the News? According to the World Air Quality Report 2023, Delhi was identified as the city with the poorest… Continue reading World Air Quality Report 2023
