Source-This post is based on the article “Home Ministry cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research ” published in “The Hindu” on 17th March 2024. Why in the News? The registration of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) has been revoked by the Union Home Ministry. Why… Continue reading Home Ministry cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research
Adi Shankara
Source: The article is based on “Who are the shankaracharyas — and who was Adi Shankara?” in “The Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, the four Shankaracharyas have announced their decision not to participate in the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Who is Shankaracharya? 1) Shankaracharya… Continue reading Adi Shankara
Pench Tiger Reserve Marked as India’s first International Dark Sky Park
Source: The post is based on the article “Maharasta Pench Tiger Reserve becomes India’s First dark sky park” published in “Live Mint” on 13th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra has been marked as India’s first international Dark Sky Park. Why Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) marked as Dark… Continue reading Pench Tiger Reserve Marked as India’s first International Dark Sky Park
Recent judgement by HC held that foreigner cannot claim right to reside in India under Constitution
Source: This article is based on the article “Foreigner cannot claim right to reside in India under Constitution: Delhi HC” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, Delhi HC held in a judgement that foreigners cannot claim the right to reside in India under Article 19(1)(e) of the Constitution… Continue reading Recent judgement by HC held that foreigner cannot claim right to reside in India under Constitution
Yen Denominated Green Bonds Successfully issued By REC
Source: This article is based on the article“REC Limited issues inaugural Yen Denominated Green Bonds aggregating to 61.1 Billion Japanese Yen” published in “PIB” on 16th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, State-owned REC Ltd has successfully issued its inaugural green bonds worth JPY 61.1 billion, under its US$ 10 billion global medium-term notes programme.… Continue reading Yen Denominated Green Bonds Successfully issued By REC
On India’s Multi-Alignment Policy – Express View on Modi-Putin call
Source: This post on India’s Multi-Alignment Policy has been created based on the article “Express View on Modi-Putin call: The new multi-alignment” published in “Indian Express” on 17th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The article… Continue reading On India’s Multi-Alignment Policy – Express View on Modi-Putin call
Status of multidimensional Poverty in India
Source: The post status of multidimensional Poverty in India has been created, based on the article “Multiple-count poverty: Let’s try to eliminate it” published in “Live mints” and “Development debate: The policy must now go beyond poverty numbers” published in ““Business standard” on 17th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – governance –… Continue reading Status of multidimensional Poverty in India
Judicial contradiction in Delhi Chief Secretary’s extension
Source: The post Judicial contradiction in Delhi Chief Secretary’s extension has been created, based on the article “Judicial contradiction in Delhi Chief Secretary’s extension” published in “The Hindu” on 17th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Indian Polity- Issues pertaining to federalism News: The article discusses a decision by the Supreme Court… Continue reading Judicial contradiction in Delhi Chief Secretary’s extension
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #38: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla sir Board, Sociology Optional, Reading Hobby
Date of Interview: 09/01/24 Board: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla sir Optional: Sociology Hobbies: Reading Daf pointers: Nss, reading fiction, essay competition (women related), socio, Fergusson college Time: 33-35 min To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman You wrote essay on an interesting topic. What women did you write about? What did you… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #38: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla sir Board, Sociology Optional, Reading Hobby
[Download] New and Improved 9 PM Weekly Compilation – Jan 2024 – 2nd 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 Weekly Compilation – Jan 2024 – 2nd week
