India’s R&D estimates are an incomplete picture

Source– The post is based on the article “India’s R&D estimates are an incomplete picture” published in The Hindu on 24th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related to R&D in India News- India’s research and development expenditure ­GDP ratio of 0.7% is very low when compared to major economies. It is… Continue reading India’s R&D estimates are an incomplete picture

NHAI to Explore Use of Phosphor-Gypsum in National Highway Construction

Source: The post is based on the article “NHAI to Explore Use of Phosphor-Gypsum in National Highway Construction” published in PIB on 22nd  February 2023 What is the News? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has partnered with the Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. They will conduct field trials… Continue reading NHAI to Explore Use of Phosphor-Gypsum in National Highway Construction

Himachal Pradesh to become first state in India to have organized cultivation of Mulethi

Source: The post is based on the article “Himachal Pradesh to become first state in India to have organized cultivation of Mulethi” published in TOI on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in India to start the organized commercial cultivation of Licorice (Mulethi). What is Mulethi? Mulethi… Continue reading Himachal Pradesh to become first state in India to have organized cultivation of Mulethi

CSC Academy and NIELIT Sign MoU to Enhance Digital Literacy and skill development in India

Source: The post is based on the article “CSC Academy and NIELIT Sign MoU to Enhance Digital Literacy and skill development in India” published in PIB on 23rd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the MoU signed between CSC Academy and NIELIT?3 What is CSC Academy?4 What is NIELIT?… Continue reading CSC Academy and NIELIT Sign MoU to Enhance Digital Literacy and skill development in India

More than 1.6 Lakh air travelers have taken benefit of Digi Yatra

Source: The post is based on the article “More than 1.6 Lakh air travelers have taken benefit of Digi Yatra” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? The total number of passengers who have used the Digi Yatra process at the airports from December 2022 to February 2023 is over… Continue reading More than 1.6 Lakh air travelers have taken benefit of Digi Yatra

60% of voters linked Aadhaar to voter ID: RTI

Source:  The post is based on the article “60% of voters linked Aadhaar to voter ID: RTI” published in The Hindu on 24th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 The Election Commission of India has said that over 60% of India’s 94.5 crore voters in India have linked their Aadhaar number to their voter… Continue reading 60% of voters linked Aadhaar to voter ID: RTI

[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #102 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Hindi literature Optional, Running Tuition Hobbies

Date of Interview: 15th Feb 2023 afternoon 1st to go Board: M Sathiyavathy Background: computer science eng; dairy products processor Optional: Hindi literature Hobby: tuition and guiding students, Running To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman 2019 se ab tk kya kr rhe ho? milk processing ko lekr questions? (I mentioned in… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #102 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Hindi literature Optional, Running Tuition Hobbies

Domestic Manufacturing of APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients): Status, Challenges and Solutions – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the APIs?3 What is the current status of APIs manufacturing in India?4 What are the challenges faced in manufacturing APIs in India?5 Why are the reasons for China’s Competitiveness in Manufacturing of APIs?6 What steps have been taken by Government to promote manufacturing of APIs in India?7… Continue reading Domestic Manufacturing of APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients): Status, Challenges and Solutions – Explained, pointwise

[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #101 : Preeti Sudan Board, Hindi साहित्य Optional, राजस्थान Home State, cricket, NSS Hobbies

दिनांक: 17 feb 2023 Board: Preeti Sudan Optional: Hindi साहित्य, Home State: राजस्थान Shift: morning अंतिम छोर का व्यक्ति Hobbies: cricket, NSS, अंदर जाते ही ma’am ने आराम से बैठने के लिए बोला और daf को पढ़ा To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman 1. राजस्थान से दिल्ली आकर कहा रुके (मेरा… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #101 : Preeti Sudan Board, Hindi साहित्य Optional, राजस्थान Home State, cricket, NSS Hobbies

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I February 23rd, 2023

Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I February 23rd, 2023

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