Source- The post on Taeniogonalos deepaki is based on the article “New species of parasitoid wasp discovered in the Western Ghats” published in “The Hindu” on 7th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, a new species of parasitoid wasp was discovered in the Western Ghats by scientists at ATREE, Bengaluru. About Taeniogonalos deepaki 1. About: It was… Continue reading Taeniogonalos deepaki
National Cooperative Database (NCD)
Source- The post on National Cooperative Database is based on the article “Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launches National Cooperative Database” published in “business Standard” on “8th March 2024”. What is the News? Union Minister of Cooperation launched the National Cooperative Database (NCD) to foster a cooperative-centric economic model. About National Cooperative Database (NCD): 1. About: It is a… Continue reading National Cooperative Database (NCD)
Rajasthan to classify orans (sacred groves) as deemed forests
Source- The post on Rajasthan to classify orans (sacred groves) as deemed forests is based on the article “Villagers oppose declaring ‘orans’ as deemed forests, fearing loss of access and livelihood” published in “Down to Earth” on 6th March 2024. What is the News? Villagers in western Rajasthan are worried about the State’s plan to classify orans… Continue reading Rajasthan to classify orans (sacred groves) as deemed forests
Centre tweaks PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Source-This post on Centre tweaks PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is based on the article “Centre tweaks Prime Minister’s Rooftop Solar ‘free electricity’ scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 8th March 2024. Why in the News? The Union cabinet has recently tweaked the new ₹75,000-crore PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (Free rooftop solar… Continue reading Centre tweaks PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Expanding settlements in Palestine a ‘war crime’: UN
Source-This post on Expanding settlements in Palestine a ‘war crime’: UN is based on the article “UN rights office says Israeli settlements in Palestinian areas amount to a ‘war crime‘” published in “The Hindu” on 9th March 2024. Why in the News? The recent report from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human… Continue reading Expanding settlements in Palestine a ‘war crime’: UN
IndiaAI Mission
Source-This post on IndiaAI Mission is based on the article “Union Cabinet approves IndiaAI Mission with 10,372 crore outlay: How it could help private players” published in “The Indian Express” on 9th March 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet recently approved the IndiaAI Mission with a budget of Rs 10,372 crore for the… Continue reading IndiaAI Mission
Sea Defenders-2024
Source-This post on Sea Defenders-2024 is based on the article “US Coast Guard ship Bertholf arrives in Port Blair ahead of joint exercise” published in “India Today” on 7th March 2024. Why in the News? The United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) Bertholf ship reached Port Blair ahead of the ‘Sea Defenders-2024’ joint exercise. What is… Continue reading Sea Defenders-2024
Anthropocene epoch declaration rejected
Source-This post on Anthropocene epoch declaration rejected is based on the article “Why scientists voted down proposal to declare start of the Anthropocene — and what it means” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a committee of 18 scientists have voted against the proposal to declare the… Continue reading Anthropocene epoch declaration rejected
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #139: Sanjay Verma Sir Board, Anthropology Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State,
Date of Interview: 20 Feb, 2024 Board: Sanjay Verma Sir Optional: Anthropology Home State: Uttar Pradesh Second last to go Afternoon session Pointers- BTech Mtech (ME), Anthropology, Deputy Collector (UP), 5th attempt first interview, small island nations, podcast, online gaming Edsarrthi Student To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman -Tell me any… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #139: Sanjay Verma Sir Board, Anthropology Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State,
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #138: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Sir Board, Rajasthan Home State,
Date of Interview: 20th Feb, forenoon session Board: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Sir Home State: Rajasthan Background: IITK, civil engg, Jaipur, Dausa To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman IITK -ranking fallen , earlier it used to be known for aerospace What is wind tunnel facility? Cybersecurity and how china threatened India… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #138: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Sir Board, Rajasthan Home State,
