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[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #21: Dr.Dinesh Dasa sir Board, PSIR Optional, Commerce
Board: Dr.Dinesh Dasa sir Optional: PSIR Background: Commerce To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman You are from region of ? You are from ____? ok you only then introduce yourself pls😅 So your optional is PSIR, tell me what were the reasons we introduced Look East policy and why we introduced… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #21: Dr.Dinesh Dasa sir Board, PSIR Optional, Commerce
DRDO counter-drone system
Source-This post is based on the article “DRDO anti-drone tech ready, handed over to BEL, private firms” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed the development of its counter-drone system, which is now poised for production. What is DRDO’s counter-drone system?… Continue reading DRDO counter-drone system
LK-99: South Korea superconductivity claim revived with new data
Source-This post is based on the article “Study revives South Korea superconductivity claim with new data” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? Chinese and Japanese scientists have found signs of superconductivity in the controversial material LK-99, which was under scrutiny for similar claims last year. What is LK-99? 1)… Continue reading LK-99: South Korea superconductivity claim revived with new data
Debating India’s new hit-and-run law
Source-This post is based on the article “Debating India’s new hit-and-run law” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? Transporters and commercial drivers from various States are protesting against the Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which imposes stringent penalties for hit-and-run incidents. What is Section… Continue reading Debating India’s new hit-and-run law
Achievements of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
Source-This post is based on the article “VBSY’s goal is to ensure that govt. schemes reach all eligible people: PM Modi” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently PM Modi interacted with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra as the VBSY completed 50 days. What are the achievements of… Continue reading Achievements of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
Gap between India’s cereal production and consumption – India’s great grain mystery
Source: The post gap between India’s cereal production and consumption has been created, based on the article “Jean Drèze and Christian Oldiges write: India’s great grain mystery” published in “Indian express” on 9th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Indian economy- issues of buffer stocks and food security News: The article discusses the… Continue reading Gap between India’s cereal production and consumption – India’s great grain mystery
Mulya Pravah 2.0 – An ambitious push for values, ethics in higher education
Source: The post Mulya Pravah 2.0 has been created, based on the article “An ambitious push for values, ethics in higher education” published in “The Hindu” on 9th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2 – Policies and Schemes related to education News: The article discusses the Mulya Pravah 2.0 guidelines issued by the… Continue reading Mulya Pravah 2.0 – An ambitious push for values, ethics in higher education
Crisis with the Rule of Law- Curb the disillusionment with the traditional rule of law
Source: The post crisis with the Rule of Law has been created, based on the article “Curb the disillusionment with the traditional rule of law” published in “The Hindu” on 9th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2-polity-Indian Constitution News: The article discusses how India is updating its laws and law enforcement methods. It raises… Continue reading Crisis with the Rule of Law- Curb the disillusionment with the traditional rule of law
How surgical care in India is a neglected part of public health
Source: This post has been created based on the article “How surgical care in India is a neglected part of public health” published in “The Hindu” on 9th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Issues relating to Health News: The article discusses the issues with surgical care in India. It… Continue reading How surgical care in India is a neglected part of public health
