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[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #155 : Smita Nagraj Board, Sociology Optional, IPS , Shayari Hobby
Date of Interview: 27th February, Afternoon session – around 30 minutes Board: Smita Nagraj Mam Optional: Sociology Profession: IPS Hobbies and Interest: Shayari writing, working on local social and environmental issues Your experience in interview- Board on fire when IPS on chair To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman This Haircut… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #155 : Smita Nagraj Board, Sociology Optional, IPS , Shayari Hobby
Stopping the boats: On the U.K.’s new ‘Illegal Migration Law’
Source: The post is based on the article “Stopping the boats: On the U.K.’s new ‘Illegal Migration Law’” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: About UK’s new ‘Illegal Migration Law’. News: Recently, the United Nations… Continue reading Stopping the boats: On the U.K.’s new ‘Illegal Migration Law’
About improving financial inclusion: Breaking barriers, building inclusion
Source: The post is based on the article “Breaking barriers, building inclusion” published in the Business Standard on 10th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Relevance: About improving financial inclusion. News: According to the latest Findex Report by the World Bank, around one-third of adults still lack access… Continue reading About improving financial inclusion: Breaking barriers, building inclusion
Rise in temperature leads to forest fire in Andhra’s Nallamala forest
Source: The post is based on the article “Rise in temperature leads to forest fire in Andhra’s Nallamala forest” published in The New Indian Express on 6th March 2023. What is the News? Nallamala forest is witnessing frequent forest fires due to rising temperatures, where the day temperature is almost touching 40 degrees Celsius. According to the… Continue reading Rise in temperature leads to forest fire in Andhra’s Nallamala forest
Har Payment Digital Mission: RBI initiates 75 digital villages programme
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI initiates 75 digital villages programme” published in the Indian Express on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the ‘Har Payment Digital’ mission during Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) 2023. About Har Payment Digital Mission Under this, the payment… Continue reading Har Payment Digital Mission: RBI initiates 75 digital villages programme
India a top-tier security partner, open Indo-Pacific is our need: Australia PM
Source: The post is based on the article “‘India a top-tier security partner, open Indo-Pacific is our need: Australia PM” published in Indian Express on 10th March 2023. What is the News? The Australian Prime Minister is on a visit to India. About India-Australia Cooperation in different sectors Economic cooperation: The Economic Cooperation Trade Agreement… Continue reading India a top-tier security partner, open Indo-Pacific is our need: Australia PM
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?
