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The big lithium find: Risks and Rewards
Source: The post is based on the article “The big lithium find: Risks and Rewards” published in Livemint on 14th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What has been found in Jammu & Kashmir?3 What is the importance of Lithium?4 Will this mitigate China’s lithium dominance?5 What are the pitfalls of lithium mining? What… Continue reading The big lithium find: Risks and Rewards
Why has SEBI proposed tightening responsibilities of mutual funds trustee
Source: The post is based on the article “Why has SEBI proposed tightening responsibilities of mutual funds trustee” published in Indian Express on 14th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Mutual Fund?3 What is the role of a Mutual Fund Trustee?4 What are the recommendations given by SEBI regarding Mutual Fund… Continue reading Why has SEBI proposed tightening responsibilities of mutual funds trustee
Mayoral polls: nominated members can’t vote, says SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Mayoral polls: nominated members can’t vote, says SC” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Aldermen?3 What was the case in the Supreme Court about?4 What did the Supreme Court say? What is the News? The Supreme Court has… Continue reading Mayoral polls: nominated members can’t vote, says SC
SC upholds the constitution of the J&K Delimitation Commission, extension of tenure of its chairperson
Source: The post is based on the article “SC upholds the constitution of the J&K Delimitation Commission, extension of tenure of its chairperson” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Delimitation?3 What was the case about?4 What was the judgment given by the court? What is the… Continue reading SC upholds the constitution of the J&K Delimitation Commission, extension of tenure of its chairperson
Aero India 2023: US 5th gen F-35 fighter makes first landing in India
Source: The post is based on the article “US fifth-gen F-35 makes first India landing” published in Business Standard on 14th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Aero India 2023?3 What is the F-35?4 Is India planning to buy the F-35? What is the News? The United States Air Force’s F-35 fighters… Continue reading Aero India 2023: US 5th gen F-35 fighter makes first landing in India
‘Rare, unique’: Diyodar meteorite in 2022 was India’s first aubrite in 170 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Rare, unique: Diyodar meteorite in 2022 was India’s first aubrite in 170 years” published in Indian Express on 14th February 2023. What is the News? In 2022, a meteorite fell over two villages in Banaskantha, Gujarat. Analysis of the meteorite has revealed it to be a “rare,… Continue reading ‘Rare, unique’: Diyodar meteorite in 2022 was India’s first aubrite in 170 years
Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say expert
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say expert” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Bill?3 What are the Key Provisions of the Bill?4 What are the concerns with the Bill?5… Continue reading Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say expert
Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis
Source: The post is based on the article “Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aimed at ending filariasis disease. What is Filariasis? Lymphatic filariasis commonly… Continue reading Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #71 : M Sathiyavathy Board, PSIR Optional, Maharashtra Home State
Date of Interview: 07/02/2023 Board: M Sathiyavathy Home State: Maharashtra Optional: PSIR Hobbies/Interest: kho kho, watching recent movies, NMMS scholarship, Event Head in college Experience: Mechanical engineer, Auto industry experience To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman Which movies u watched recently? Your opinion on Pathan movie controversy Pakistan crisis: is it… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #71 : M Sathiyavathy Board, PSIR Optional, Maharashtra Home State
