Date of Interview: 29 March 2023 Board: Manoj Soni Sir Home State: Madhya Pradesh Hobby: Chess, American music DAF Keywords- Indore, Biology Duration- 25 minutes, first to go. Started after 2.15 pm in afternoon shift, much later than other boards. Opening thoughts- grand chambers of the chairman. Beautiful round table. Smiling Soni sir asked to… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #253 : Manoj Soni Board, Madhya Pradesh Home State, Chess, American music Hobby
State Your Case, Lordship – Judge recusals for vague reasons are increasing. CJI should lead the process for procedure
Source: The post is based on the article “State Your Case, Lordship – Judge recusals for vague reasons are increasing. CJI should lead the process for procedure” published in The Times of India on 14th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About the recusal system. News: Recently,… Continue reading State Your Case, Lordship – Judge recusals for vague reasons are increasing. CJI should lead the process for procedure
Explained | What is ‘Dabba trading’ and how does it affect the economy?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is ‘Dabba trading’ and how does it affect the economy?” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Dabba Trading?3 What is the main purpose of doing Dabba Trading?4 Why is Dabba Trading problematic? What is the… Continue reading Explained | What is ‘Dabba trading’ and how does it affect the economy?
Those criticizing MUDRA scheme don’t understand power of microfinance: PM
Source: The post is based on the article “Those criticizing MUDRA scheme don’t understand power of microfinance: PM” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has said that the Mudra loan project for small and micro enterprises has created over eight crore new entrepreneurs. What is Pradhan… Continue reading Those criticizing MUDRA scheme don’t understand power of microfinance: PM
Breaking down the demand surge for petroleum products
Source: The post is based on the article “Breaking down the demand surge for petroleum products” published in Livemint on 14th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the trend in petroleum products?3 Why is India seeing such a surge in petrol consumption?4 Does the Ukraine war have anything to do with this?5… Continue reading Breaking down the demand surge for petroleum products
Custodial Violence: No external monitoring mechanism in India to take erring police officers to task
Source: The post is based on the article “No external monitoring mechanism in India to take erring police officers to task” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Custodial Violence?3 About the Data on Custodial Death4 What are the challenges in tackling custodial violence cases in India?… Continue reading Custodial Violence: No external monitoring mechanism in India to take erring police officers to task
Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Mircha rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag” published in AIR on 14th April 2023 What is the News? Mircha rice of Bihar’s West Champaran has been awarded the GI tag. What is Mircha Rice? Mircha rice is grown in West Champaran District, Bihar. The size… Continue reading Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag
Neutral, not passive: On India’s stand on the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Source: The post is based on the article “Neutral, not passive: On India’s stand on the Russia-Ukraine conflict” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About the Russia-Ukraine war. News: Recently, Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister visited India. This… Continue reading Neutral, not passive: On India’s stand on the Russia-Ukraine conflict
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #252 : Preeti Sudan mam Board, Jharkhand Home state
Date of Interview: 29th march , afternoon session, 2nd to go Board: Preeti Sudan mam Home State: Jharkhand Daf – IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Coal India Limited(resigned), Bokaro steel City (Jh) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman why did u resign from Coal India? Your experience at coal india? Future of… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #252 : Preeti Sudan mam Board, Jharkhand Home state
Writing Prelims 2023? This is for you
Dear Friends, The Prelims exam is less than two months away. We are as concerned about it as you. The PYQs is at the core of the Prelims examination – especially the Static part. And the static forms anywhere between 60-80% of the actual number of questions asked in the Prelims.… Continue reading Writing Prelims 2023? This is for you

