Source: The post is based on the article “129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose: a look at the scientist’s contributions” published in Indian Express on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The 129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose was celebrated recently. Who was Satyendra Nath Bose? Satyendra Nath Bose was born on… Continue reading 129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose: a look at the scientist’s contributions
Year-End Review -2022: Department of Atomic Energy
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Department of Atomic Energy” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Department of Atomic Energy has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Department of Atomic Energy in 2022? Apsara-upgraded or… Continue reading Year-End Review -2022: Department of Atomic Energy
India said to aim for $17 bln cut in food, fertiliser subsidies in FY24
Source: The post is based on the article “India said to aim for $17 bln cut in food, fertiliser subsidies in FY24” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has planned to reduce food and fertilizer subsidies in this fiscal year starting April 2023. About India’s… Continue reading India said to aim for $17 bln cut in food, fertiliser subsidies in FY24
Year-End Review -2022: Department of Space
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Department of Space” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Department of Space in 2022?3 Academic support, Capacity building and Outreach3.1 Reforms and enhanced participation of industries3.2 Disaster Management What… Continue reading Year-End Review -2022: Department of Space
In a first, woman officer gets operationally deployed at the forbidding Siachen Glacier
Source: The post is based on the article “In a first, woman officer gets operationally deployed at the forbidding Siachen Glacier” published in TOI on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? Captain Shiva Chauhan has become the first woman army officer to get operationally deployed on the Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield. In… Continue reading In a first, woman officer gets operationally deployed at the forbidding Siachen Glacier
Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU): India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union
Source: The post is based on the article “India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? India has taken over the leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU). What is the Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU)? Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU) is an intergovernmental… Continue reading Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU): India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union
UPSC IAS Interviews 2022 | State Based Questions | Haryana(Chandigarh) State
Dear Friends, In this post, we are releasing the state-based questions of Haryana state for UPSC IAS interviews 2022. This post is a part of our series of state-based UPSC IAS interview questions. In this series, we are going to create state-specific posts, containing the questions that have been asked in the interviews on the basis… Continue reading UPSC IAS Interviews 2022 | State Based Questions | Haryana(Chandigarh) State
High Growth … But Do More – India’s humming economy isn’t yet helping much of its low-income citizens, who need the education deficit bridged and policies that promote job-creation
Source: The post is based on the article “High Growth … But Do More” published in The Times of India on 4th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About the status of the Indian economy. News: Lower-middle-class households are on their… Continue reading High Growth … But Do More – India’s humming economy isn’t yet helping much of its low-income citizens, who need the education deficit bridged and policies that promote job-creation
Restrictions on NGO activities: Beyond civil society – ‘Protectionism’ in social services is impractical
Source: The post is based on the article “Beyond civil society – ‘Protectionism’ in social services is impractical” published in the Business Standard on 4th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Relevance: About restrictions on NGO activities. News: Recently, at least… Continue reading Restrictions on NGO activities: Beyond civil society – ‘Protectionism’ in social services is impractical
The jobs & technology trade-off
Source: The post is based on the article “The jobs & technology trade-off” published in the Business Standard on 4th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Employment. Relevance: About job-displacing technology. News: The negative impact of technological progress on jobs is often ignored. With India’s G20 presidency, India is expected to bring a human-centric approach to… Continue reading The jobs & technology trade-off
