Source-This post on Melanochlamys droupadi: Sea slug named after President Murmu is based on the article “ZSI names a newly discovered head-shield sea slug after President Droupadi Murmu” published in “The Hindu” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has announced the discovery of a new marine species… Continue reading Melanochlamys droupadi: Sea slug named after President Murmu
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #130: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla Board, Sociology Optional,
Date of Interview: 16 Feb 2024 Board: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla sir. Optional: Sociology Home State: Uttar Pradesh Medium – English Duration- approx 25 min Slot- forenoon (last to go) Daf key words – sociology, commerce and accountancy graduation, ethics. Nothing asked from hobby To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman Compare… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #130: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla Board, Sociology Optional,
Lancet study on Global Obesity rates
Source-This post on Lancet study on Global Obesity rates is based on the article “Obesity rates going up across the world: Lancet study” published in “The Hindu” on 29th February 2024. Why in the News? According to Lancet study on Global Obesity rates, the obesity rates among children and adolescents worldwide have increased four times… Continue reading Lancet study on Global Obesity rates
India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry
Source-This post on India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry is based on the article “PM Modi launches hydrogen-powered ferry: features, significance” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? Prime Minster recently launched India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry. It was manufactured by the Cochin Shipyard… Continue reading India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry
Report on Status of Leopard in India
Source-This post on Report on Status of Leopard in India is based on the article “Leopard numbers show 8% rise from 2018 to 2022” published in “The Hindu” on 29th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Environment Ministry, in collaboration with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII),… Continue reading Report on Status of Leopard in India
Ecocide- Belgium recognizes ‘ecocide’ as both national and international crime
Source-This post on Ecocide- Belgium recognizes ‘ecocide’ as both national and international crime is based on the article “Cockpit of Europe: Belgium leads continent in becoming first to recognise ‘ecocide’ as crime” published in “DownToEarth” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? Belgium, known as Europe’s cockpit, has become the first in the European Continent… Continue reading Ecocide- Belgium recognizes ‘ecocide’ as both national and international crime
Haemophilia A
Source-This post on Haemophilia A is based on the article “India conducted 1st human clinical trials for ‘haemophilia A’ gene therapy: Science and Technology minister” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India has conducted the first human clinical trial of gene therapy for ‘haemophilia A’ at Christian… Continue reading Haemophilia A
Roen olmi mushroom
Source-This post on Roen olmi mushroom is based on the article “Turning mushrooms into gold? Goa researchers claim breakthrough in producing nanoparticles” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th February 2024. Why in the News? Researchers in Goa have claimed to have synthesized gold nanoparticles from the Roen olmi mushroom. It is a wild mushroom… Continue reading Roen olmi mushroom
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #129: Suman Sharma ma’am Board, PSIR Optional,
Date of Interview: 12/02/2024 Board: Suman Sharma ma’am Optional: PSIR Session: Afternoon, 4th to go DAF key term: PSIR, Electrical (1 member) Time: around 25-30 mins Medium – Hindi To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman example of soft power and hard power what is smart power India diaspora positive and negative… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #129: Suman Sharma ma’am Board, PSIR Optional,
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #128: Dinesh Dasa Board, Mathematics Optional, Odisha Home State, Football Hobby
Date of Interview: 15.02.24 Board: Dinesh Dasa Sir Optional: Mathematics Home State: Odisha Slot: Afternoon, 1st to go. Duration: 30 mins Daf keywords: Football, Mathematics, Odisha. Medium: English To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman Albert Einstein went one step further in acknowledging India’s contribution to world civilization, we owe a lot… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #128: Dinesh Dasa Board, Mathematics Optional, Odisha Home State, Football Hobby
