Source: The post is based on the article “Select Central staff can opt for Old Pension Scheme” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Who is allowed to join the Old Pension Scheme(OPS)?3 What is the Old Pension Scheme(OPS)?4 How is OPS different from New Pension Scheme(NPS)? What is… Continue reading Select Central staff can opt for Old Pension Scheme
World Bank to lend $1 billion to support India’s health sector
Source: The post is based on the article “World Bank to lend $1 billion to support India’s health sector” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. What is the News? The World Bank is lending up to $1 billion to help India with preparedness for future pandemics as well as to strengthen its health… Continue reading World Bank to lend $1 billion to support India’s health sector
Choosing the watchdog: On Election Commissioners appointment
Source: The post is based on the article “Choosing the watchdog: On Election Commissioners appointment” published in The Hindu on 4th MaChoosing the watchdog: On Election Commissioners appointment023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why did the Supreme Court give this verdict on the appointment of CEC and EC?3 What was the government’s argument on this?4… Continue reading Choosing the watchdog: On Election Commissioners appointment
Our forests are under threat — here’s how they are certified
Source– The post is based on the article “Our forests are under threat — here’s how they are certified” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3 – Environment – Afforestation Relevance: Conservation and management of forests News- The article explains the certification process of forests. Contents1 What is the meaning of forest… Continue reading Our forests are under threat — here’s how they are certified
Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India
Source– The post is based on the article “Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Social empowerment Relevance: Use of technology for empowering women News- Distributed renewable energy (DRE) is transforming women’s livelihoods at the grassroots. What is the potential of clean technologies… Continue reading Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India
Creative formulas: On India, G20 and the Ukraine conflict
Source– The post is based on the article “Creative formulas: On India, G20 and the Ukraine conflict” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Global grouping Relevance: Issues related to G20 News- Recently, two key G20 ministerial meetings, of the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Bengaluru and Foreign Ministers Meeting… Continue reading Creative formulas: On India, G20 and the Ukraine conflict
Which is the cheetah?
Source: The post is based on an article “Which is the cheetah?” published in Business Standard on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: India’s economic growth and associated concerns News: The article compares the economy of India and China and it also provides highlights towards India’s projected economy. How has the Indian economy… Continue reading Which is the cheetah?
Twist In Helix – Regulating consumer genomics in India
Source: The post is based on an article “Twist In Helix – Regulating consumer genomics in India” published in The Times of India on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: Concerns associated with genome-testing kits News: Indian companies are launching genome-testing kits that would be used by common people at homes to… Continue reading Twist In Helix – Regulating consumer genomics in India
G20 meet shows a deepening crisis in multilateralism
Source– The post is based on the article “G20 meet shows a deepening crisis in multilateralism” published in The Indian Express on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Global groupings Relevance: Issues related to G20 News- Group of Twenty foreign ministers, who met in Delhi this week were not able to agree on a final statement.… Continue reading G20 meet shows a deepening crisis in multilateralism
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #135 : Gen Raj Shukla Board, Geography Optional, Rajasthan Home State
Date of Interview: 21 Feb 2023 Board: Gen Raj Shukla Home State: Rajasthan Optional: Geography Work experience: No Background: Btech electrical engineering Hobby: Cricket and music To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman (while questions he kept smiling .He framed questions in a way they appeared to be statements than questions.Framing… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #135 : Gen Raj Shukla Board, Geography Optional, Rajasthan Home State
