Source: The post is based on the article “A doubtful green cover” published in the Indian Express on 7th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About measuring forest cover in India. News: The Forest Survey of India’s State of Forest Reports has shown a steady increase in the country’s forests. For… Continue reading Measuring forest cover in India: A doubtful green cover
Centre planning hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory, says BIS
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre planning hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory, says BIS” published in Business Standard on 7th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hallmarking?3 About Hallmarking Scheme for Jewellery4 What is Hallmark Unique Identification(HUID)?5 How does the Consumer benefit from HUID?6 What happens if the hallmarked… Continue reading Centre planning hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory, says BIS
What are the two lawsuits in the U.S. Supreme Court which could change the internet as we know it?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the two lawsuits in the U.S. Supreme Court which could change the internet as we know it?” published in The Hindu on 7th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Section 230?3 What are the two lawsuits filed in the US Supreme Court?4… Continue reading What are the two lawsuits in the U.S. Supreme Court which could change the internet as we know it?
Rushikulya sands teem with Olive Ridleys
Source: The post is based on the article “Rushikulya sands teem with Olive Ridleys” published in The Hindu on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha’s Ganjam district has emerged as a major mass nesting site for the Olive Ridley turtles as a record number of over 6.37 lakh… Continue reading Rushikulya sands teem with Olive Ridleys
Why are salt flats around the world covered in a similar pattern of ridges?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why are salt flats around the world covered in a similar pattern of ridges?” published in The Hindu on 7th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Salt Flats?3 How are the shapes of Salt Flats formed according to the study?4 What is the significance… Continue reading Why are salt flats around the world covered in a similar pattern of ridges?
India to launch global alliance for big cats, invest $100 million
Source: The post is based on the article “India to launch global alliance for big cats, invest $100 million” published in Indian Express on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Government of India has proposed to launch an International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) under its leadership to protect big cats and assured support… Continue reading India to launch global alliance for big cats, invest $100 million
Petty, ugly & costly: Karnataka is proof how much ‘small’ corruption hurts India, reputationally & ultimately economically
Source: The post is based on the article “Petty, ugly & costly: Karnataka is proof how much ‘small’ corruption hurts India, reputationally & ultimately economically” published in The Times of India on 7th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. Relevance: About petty corruption in India. News: Successive raids… Continue reading Petty, ugly & costly: Karnataka is proof how much ‘small’ corruption hurts India, reputationally & ultimately economically
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #144 : RN Choubey Board, Sociology Optional, Running/Vipassana Hobbies
Date of Interview: 23/02/2023, Forenoon- 4th to go Board: RN Choubey Optional: Sociology ( Nothing directly asked) Hobbies: Running/Vipassana Time duration: around 25 min Keywords: Iit/ Oyo/ Vipassana/ jagriti yatra/ startup/japan To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman So you decided not to wear the mask ? ( I am turbaned… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #144 : RN Choubey Board, Sociology Optional, Running/Vipassana Hobbies
Renaming places in India: Rationale and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Supreme Court has recently dismissed a PIL that sought a renaming commission focussed on “ancient India”. The court issued a strong statement in favour of the “rule of law, secularism, and constitutionalism” and warned against intolerance. Contents1 About the SC ruling on renaming places in India2 What are the… Continue reading Renaming places in India: Rationale and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #143 : Smita Nagraj Board, PSIR Optional, Delhi Home State,
Board: Smita Nagraj Interview language: Hindi Optional: PSIR Home state: Delhi Hobbies: kuch nhi pucha To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman Apne du sol (my college)kyo join kiya – some cross questions du high cutoff ke liye state ki liberal checking system responsible? Cuet good step? Neet protest by state… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #143 : Smita Nagraj Board, PSIR Optional, Delhi Home State,
