Source: This post on India-Maldives Relations has been created based on the article “Express View on India-Maldives relations: Don’t overreact” published in “Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – India and its neighborhood-relations. News: The article discusses the recent developments in India-Maldives ties, especially Maldives’ insistence of… Continue reading Relations between India and Maldives In 2024 – Don’t overreact
Significance and Challenges of Cooperative Banks in India- Explained Pointwise
Significance and Challenges of Cooperative Banks in India, The recent Karuvannur Cooperative Bank scam has again brought to the fore the governance issues in the functioning of Cooperative Banks in India. PMC Bank, Guru Raghavendra Cooperative Bank and Maharashtra State Cooperative (MSC) Bank have also failed in recent times. In this article, we will delve deep… Continue reading Significance and Challenges of Cooperative Banks in India- Explained Pointwise
Multidimensional Poverty discussion Paper by NITI Aayog
Source-This post is based on the article “India’s multidimensional poverty rate down to 11.28% in 2022-23 from 29.17% in 2013-14” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, NITI Aayog has released a discussion paper ‘Multidimensional Poverty in India since 2005-06’. What are the key findings of the NITI… Continue reading Multidimensional Poverty discussion Paper by NITI Aayog
India Meteorological Department Marks 150 years of serving the nation
Source-This post is based on the article “India Meteorological Department celebrates 150th Year of its establishment and service to the nation” published in “PIB” on 15th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 150th year of establishment and service to the nation. Which significant services of the IMD… Continue reading India Meteorological Department Marks 150 years of serving the nation
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #35: Medical Science Optional, Gujarat Home State
Date of Interview: 11th January,2024 Board: Don’t know 😂 Optional: Medical Science Home State: Gujarat Time: 20-25 minutes ( 1st one to go) 4th Attempt,1st Interview DAF POINTERS: Malnutrition, Community Health Centre To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman Asked my First name. Questions from International Affairs. Cold war 1.0 Is current… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #35: Medical Science Optional, Gujarat Home State
Kachchhi Kharek of Gujarat got GI tag
Source: This post is based on the article ” Kachchhi Kharek, indigenous dates of Kutch, become Gujarat’s 2nd fruit to get GI tag” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, Kachchhi Kharek, the indigenous variety of dates of Kutch, has become the second fruit of Gujarat to get a… Continue reading Kachchhi Kharek of Gujarat got GI tag
India-Argentina Agreement on Lithium Mines
Source: This post is based on the article “India Signs Agreement for Lithium Exploration & Mining Project in Argentina” published in “PIB” on 15 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, India signed an agreement to acquire five lithium brine blocks for exploration and development in Argentina. What is this agreement? 1) Agreement Signed Between –… Continue reading India-Argentina Agreement on Lithium Mines
Samavesha Project to be Launched by I-STEM
Source-This post is based on the article “I-STEM to launch Samavesha project on January 16 at IISc Bengaluru to connect researchers with labs and equipment” published in “The Hindu” on 12th January 2024. Why in the News? The I-STEM (Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering facilities Map) is launching the Samavesha project at IISc., Bengaluru. What… Continue reading Samavesha Project to be Launched by I-STEM
Himalayan Wolf
Source-This post is based on the article “The first-ever IUCN assessment of the Himalayan Wolf is out. And it is grim” published in “DownToEarth” on 12th January 2024. Why in the News? The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco) has been assessed for the first time on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red… Continue reading Himalayan Wolf
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #34: Dinesh Dasa Board, Andhra Pradesh Home State, Teaching Hobby
Date of Interview: 9th Jan Board: Dinesh Dasa Home State: Andhra Pradesh Hobby: Teaching Work Exp: FCI, working in Punjab, Aerospace, To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman Why Civil Services? Why opposition to farm laws restricted to few states and follow up questions. Civil Aviation – issues PDS – steps being… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #34: Dinesh Dasa Board, Andhra Pradesh Home State, Teaching Hobby
