ISRO successfully carries out controlled re-entry experiment of MT-1 satellite

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successfully carries out controlled re-entry experiment of MT-1 satellite” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has successfully carried out the controlled re-entry experiment for the decommissioned Megha-Tropiques-1(MT-1) satellite. What is the Megha-Tropiques-1 satellite? Megha-Tropiques-1 was… Continue reading ISRO successfully carries out controlled re-entry experiment of MT-1 satellite

‘Politically exposed persons’ brought under new PMLA rules, more disclosures for NGOs

Source: The post is based on the article “‘Politically exposed persons’ brought under new PMLA rules, more disclosures for NGOs” published in Indian Express on 10th March 2023. What is the News? The Finance Ministry has amended money laundering rules to incorporate more disclosures for non-governmental organizations by reporting entities like financial institutions, banking companies… Continue reading ‘Politically exposed persons’ brought under new PMLA rules, more disclosures for NGOs

Finance Ministry brings crypto assets under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: What are the implications?

Source: The post is based on the article “‘Finance Ministry brings crypto assets under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: What are the implications?” published in Indian Express on 10th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the notification issued by the Ministry of Finance?3 What is the significance of this circular?4 What are… Continue reading Finance Ministry brings crypto assets under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: What are the implications?

Centre to reconsider ‘safe harbour’ clause in IT law

Source: The post is based on the article “‘Centre to reconsider ‘safe harbour’ clause in IT law” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023. What is the News? The Government of India has presented the formal outline of the Digital India Act, 2023 where the government is planning to review the “Safe harbour” provision… Continue reading Centre to reconsider ‘safe harbour’ clause in IT law

Antibiotic drugs administered on livestock cut carbon in soil and affect climate, says IISc study

Source: The post is based on the article “‘Antibiotic drugs administered on livestock cut carbon in soil and affect climate, says IISc study” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023. What is the News? Researchers at the Centre for Ecological Sciences(CES), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have found that grazing by livestock leads to… Continue reading Antibiotic drugs administered on livestock cut carbon in soil and affect climate, says IISc study

World to miss goal on cutting sodium intake, says WHO

Source: The post is based on the article “World to miss goal on cutting sodium intake, says WHO” published in Livemint on 10th March 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report titled “Global report on sodium intake reduction”. What are the key findings of the report? Sodium, an essential… Continue reading World to miss goal on cutting sodium intake, says WHO

Long­lost moth species caught on camera in T.N. forest

Source: The post is based on the article “Long­lost moth species caught on camera in T.N. forest” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023 What is the News? Researchers from Tamil Nadu have spotted a rare moth species for the first time in India named “Mimeusemia ceylonica” in the buffer zone of the Kalakkad–Mundanthurai… Continue reading Long­lost moth species caught on camera in T.N. forest

Internal Migration in India and associated challenges: Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, a fake video was found in Tamil Nadu that showed images of locals beating up migrant workers. Representatives from Bihar and Jharkhand have been to Tamil Nadu to check out the situation. The issue once again stirred the debates on issues of Internal Migration in India. Contents1 What is… Continue reading Internal Migration in India and associated challenges: Explained, pointwise

[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #154 : RN Choubey Board, Anthropology Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State

Date of Interview: 15/2 FN Board: RN Choubey Optional:  Anthropology Home state: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman What is me too? Your opinion? Member 1 Pwd act? Favourite service? As a DM How can you prevent disabilities from happening ? What is roshni act? When was… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #154 : RN Choubey Board, Anthropology Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State

[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #153 : Smita Nagraj  Board, PSIR Optional, Cricket and football Hobby

Date of Interview: 23rd feb and 4th to go in the afternoon Board: Smita Nagraj ma’am Optional: PSIR Background: Mechanical Engineering Profession (if any): State Pcs Hobbies: Cricket and football To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman So when you landed in Delhi??What are you doing since then? You only do… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #153 : Smita Nagraj  Board, PSIR Optional, Cricket and football Hobby

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