Source: The post is based on the article “WHO publishes zero-draft of pandemic treaty: Equity, IPR take centre stage” published in Down To Earth on 6th February 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organization’s (WHO) has published a ‘Zero-Draft’ of the Pandemic Treaty, aiming to bring in Global and National-Level Pandemic Preparedness. Why… Continue reading WHO publishes zero-draft of pandemic treaty: Equity, IPR take centre stage
Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyze large structures
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyze large structures” published in Indian Express on 5th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Muons?3 What is muon tomography or muography?4… Continue reading Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyze large structures
Union Minister launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation” published in PIB on 4th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Save Wetlands Campaign?3 What is Mission Sahbhagita?4 What is World Wetlands Day? What is the News? The… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation
Amorphous ice – With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of ice
Source: The post is based on the article “With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of ice” published in Indian Express on 6th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Amorphous Ice?3 How is Amorphous Ice different from Ordinary Ice?4 HAmorphous ice – With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of… Continue reading Amorphous ice – With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of ice
Green growth push – New initiatives have long-term potential
Source: The post is based on the article “Green growth push – New initiatives have long-term potential” published in the Business Standard on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About the green growth push in the Budget 2023-24. News: The Union Budget has focussed on many green growth push initiatives… Continue reading Green growth push – New initiatives have long-term potential
Spy In The Sky – China’s espionage balloons or espionage ships are part of an aggressive strategy that can target India too
Source: The post is based on the article “Spy In The Sky – China’s espionage balloons or espionage ships are part of an aggressive strategy that can target India too” published in The Times of India on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: About Chinese espionage capabilities. News:… Continue reading Spy In The Sky – China’s espionage balloons or espionage ships are part of an aggressive strategy that can target India too
Bajra Boosters – Policies promoting millets will not work unless governments address farmers’ incentives
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Bajra Boosters – Policies promoting millets will not work unless governments address farmers’ incentives” published in The Times of India on 6th February 2023. “India’s promotion of millets is great but will likely fail” published in the Live Mint on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3… Continue reading Bajra Boosters – Policies promoting millets will not work unless governments address farmers’ incentives
The tax gambit – Government should not stop nudging people towards safe, long-term savings
Source: The post is based on the article “The tax gambit – Government should not stop nudging people towards safe, long-term savings” published in The Hindu on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Government Budgeting. Relevance: About new income tax system. News: During the budget speech, the government introduced the new income tax system. Contents1… Continue reading The tax gambit – Government should not stop nudging people towards safe, long-term savings
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #30 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Sociology Optional, Punjab Home State, Gardening Hobby
Date Interview: 3rd Feb, afternoon Board: M Sathiyavathy Optional: Sociology Home State: Punjab Background: Electronics and communication. Hobbies: Kitchen gardening, reusing plastic To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman What have you doing since 2019 ? What is Cancer express ? Why so many cancer cases in Punjab ? And subsidiary discussion… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #30 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Sociology Optional, Punjab Home State, Gardening Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #29 : Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla Board, Bihar Home State, Reading Hobby
Board: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.) Optional: Sanskrit Language and Literature Background: EEE, Bit Bangalore University: VTU, Belgaum Home State: Bihar Hobby: Reading Bhagavad Geeta To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman – You have chosen sanskrit as your optional and your hobby is Reading Bhagwad Gita Yes sir What is written… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #29 : Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla Board, Bihar Home State, Reading Hobby
