Source: This post on HAPS (High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite vehicles) has been created based on the article “Why India wants to develop high-altitude pseudo-satellite vehicles, powered by the Sun” published in “Indian Express” on 14th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News:… Continue reading On HAPS (High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite vehicles)
On Strengthening of India’s Ties with the Gulf
Source: This post on Strengthening of India’s Ties with the Gulf has been created based on the article “C Raja Mohan writes: In closer ties with the Gulf, a significant win for Indian diplomacy” published in “Indian Express” on 14th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Bilateral, regional and global… Continue reading On Strengthening of India’s Ties with the Gulf
Polygamy In India- Explained Pointwise
The recently passed Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has banned the practice of polygamy in the State. The Assam government has also made a move to ban the practice of polygamy through ‘legislative action’, and has constituted an ‘expert committee’ to examine the issue. Polygamy has become a recurring topic in the ongoing discussions about… Continue reading Polygamy In India- Explained Pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #74: RN Choubey Board, Economics Optional, Chhattisgarh Home state
Date of Interview: 17/1/24 (afternoon session, 5th to go) Board: RN Choubey sir Optional: Economics Home State: Chhattisgarh Daf: economics, Chhattisgarh (no ques from other keywords) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman be comfortable, this is just a friendly conversation (typical choubey sir pleasantries) What is electoral bond? what is the… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #74: RN Choubey Board, Economics Optional, Chhattisgarh Home state
Retail Inflation in India
Source– This post on Retail inflation in India has been created based on the article “2024 brings breather on inflation but food prices are still sticky” published in “The Hindu” on 12 February 2024. Why in the news? India’s retail inflation eased to a three-month low of 5.1% recently. Retail Inflation in India About Retail… Continue reading Retail Inflation in India
A new method for sodium catalyzed synthesis of carbon nanotubes
Source- This post on A new method for sodium catalyzed synthesis of carbon nanotubes been created based on the article “Indian Scientists’ New Carbon Nanotubes Synthesis Method Offers Potential For Battery, Flexible Electronics Applications” published in “Swarajya” on 13 February 2024. Why in the news? A team of Indian scientists have recently developed a new… Continue reading A new method for sodium catalyzed synthesis of carbon nanotubes
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #73: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Geography Optional, volleyball Hobby
Date of Interview: 18 Jan Board: Bidyut Behari Swain Optional: Geography Shift: Afternoon Turn: 4th to enter Keywords: Faizabad, Lucknow, University of Lucknow, Mobile photography, short stories and poems, mentoring, volleyball, GEOGRAPHY. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman : confirmed my name since in photograph I wasn’t clean shaved Asked about… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #73: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Geography Optional, volleyball Hobby
IIT Madras Zanzibar
Source-This post on IIT Madras Zanzibar is based on the article “IIT-Madras Zanzibar aims to triple intake for 2024-25 batch” published in “Times of India” on 14th February 2024. Why in the News? IIT-Madras Zanzibar has recently revealed its plans to triple its intake for the 2024-25 batch. What are Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)?… Continue reading IIT Madras Zanzibar
Tokenization of assets and government bonds
Source-This post on Tokenization of assets and government bonds has been created based on the article “RBI plans tokenization of assets, bonds under wholesale CBDC pilot” published in “Business Standard” on 10 February 2024. Why in the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to explore the tokenization of assets and government bonds as… Continue reading Tokenization of assets and government bonds
Prabhaav Report on performance of Fund of Funds for Start-ups (FFS)
Source- This post on Prabhaav has been created based on the article “Prabhaav: SIDBI unveils the CRISIL study on impact of Fund of Funds on startup ecosystem” published in “Economic Times” on 9 February 2024. Why in the news? The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has recently released the CRISIL study report named… Continue reading Prabhaav Report on performance of Fund of Funds for Start-ups (FFS)
