Source: The post is based on the article “In India’s G20 presidency year, recalling its diplomatic role in the Korean War seven decades ago” published in Indian Express on 31st March 2023 What is the News? In its G20 year, India has shown renewed interest in the only other diplomatic intervention by India in a… Continue reading In India’s G20 presidency year, recalling its diplomatic role in the Korean War seven decades ago
New India Literacy Program(NLIP) – Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year
Source: The post is based on the article “Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 What is the News? 22.7 lakh adults from 10 states and union territories in India became qualified as literate adults in 2022-23 by passing… Continue reading New India Literacy Program(NLIP) – Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year
UPI transaction fee: Do prepaid cards, wallets stand to lose?
Source: The post is based on the article “UPI transaction fee: Do prepaid cards, wallets stand to lose?” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 What is the News? The National Payments Corp. of India (NPCI), has introduced an interchange fee of up to 1.1% on merchant UPI transactions made via prepaid payment instruments… Continue reading UPI transaction fee: Do prepaid cards, wallets stand to lose?
Scientists spot piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists spot piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 What is the News? For the first time, scientists have reported evidence of the piezoelectric effect in liquids. What is the Piezoelectric effect? Piezoelectric Effect is the ability of… Continue reading Scientists spot piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time
Govt. concedes disinvestment stalled by multiple challenges
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. concedes disinvestment stalled by multiple challenges” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 What is the News? The Finance Ministry has publicly acknowledged the numerous challenges it is facing in its efforts to privatize public sector enterprises (PSEs) and raise funds through minority stake sales.… Continue reading Govt. concedes disinvestment stalled by multiple challenges
Institutions of Eminence (IOE) scheme and issues with higher education – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Parliamentary standing committee submitted a report outlining the shortcomings of the current IOE (Institutions of Eminence) scheme and higher education institutions. They recommended several measures to improve the status of these institutions and enhance the IOE scheme. About Institutions of Eminence (IOE) Scheme The Institution of Eminence scheme… Continue reading Institutions of Eminence (IOE) scheme and issues with higher education – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #186 : Smita Nagraj Board, Bengali Literature Optional, West Bengal Home State
Date of Interview: 22/02/2023 morning (2nd to go) Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Home State: West Bengal (home state+ state govt employee), Satyajit Ray (mentioned in DAF), Optional: Bengali Literature To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman 1. Explain about your job role. 2. View on press freedom and biaseness of media… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #186 : Smita Nagraj Board, Bengali Literature Optional, West Bengal Home State
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #185 : Smita Nagraj Board, Economics Optional, Rajasthan Home State, Movie, Travelling, Hobby
Date of Interview: 2 March, forenoon session, last to go Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Optional: Economics Profession: Currently RBI, ex-bank of America College: IITK Home State: Rajasthan Hobbies: movies and traveling Keywords – banking, RBI, movies, travelling, NCC, economy Time – 25-30 minutes To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman 1.… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #185 : Smita Nagraj Board, Economics Optional, Rajasthan Home State, Movie, Travelling, Hobby
GS Foundation Program 2024 at ForumIAS Patna
Dear Friends, We are thrilled to announce our GS Foundation Program for CSE 2024 at our Patna Centre. Our goal is to support students in Bihar in their pursuit of becoming IAS officers, with the motto, “You want to crack IAS, We want to help“. The GS Foundation Program is a comprehensive classroom-based program… Continue reading GS Foundation Program 2024 at ForumIAS Patna
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #184 : Preeti Sudan Board, PSIR Optional, Delhi Home State, Reading, Travelling, Meditation Hobby
Date of Interview: 9 March forenoon session Board: Preeti Sudan Background: Btech in ECE Home State: Delhi Optional: PSIR Sports: Badminton Hobbies: Reading English fiction, traveling and meditation. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman Why PSIR after ECE? National Social Entrepreneurship Idea Challenge- what did you do (DAF) I talked… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #184 : Preeti Sudan Board, PSIR Optional, Delhi Home State, Reading, Travelling, Meditation Hobby
