Dear Friends, As the UPSC IAS Mains examinations are over, and with only interviews remaining, Prelims preparation would be in focus again. Therefore, We are releasing an updated Plan of our Prelims Marathon initiative for the year 2022-23. You can download the PDF of the same, using the link given below: Prelims Marathon Revised Plan… Continue reading Prelims Marathon Updated Plan | Starting from 3rd October
Swedish defence firm Saab plans to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Swedish defence firm Saab plans to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India” published in Hindustan Times on 27th September 2022 What is the News? Swedish defence firm Saab has announced its plan to set up a manufacturing facility in India for the Carl-Gustaf M4 shoulder-fired weapon system… Continue reading Swedish defence firm Saab plans to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unravels remarkable Archaeological remains in Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve
Source: The post is based on the article “Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unravels remarkable Archaeological remains in Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2022 What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has discovered remarkable archaeological remains in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve. What has been discovered by ASI at… Continue reading Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unravels remarkable Archaeological remains in Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve
Why the wait for new trade policy just got longer
Source: The post is based on the article “Why the wait for new trade policy just got longer ” published in Livemint on 29th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why do we need a foreign trade policy? 3 What exactly were exporters expecting in the New Foreign Trade Policy? 4 Why was an intervention required right… Continue reading Why the wait for new trade policy just got longer
How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has said
Source: The post is based on the article “How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has said” published in Indian Express on 29th September 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Agra Development Authority to stop all commercial activities within a 500-meter radius of the Taj Mahal,… Continue reading How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has said
Dibang hydel project: Arunachal says no land for national park, NGT drops its own case
Source: The post is based on the article “Dibang hydel project: Arunachal says no land for national park, NGT drops its own case” published in Down To Earth on 28th September 2022. What is the News? National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed the case it took up suo motu on the grant of forest clearance… Continue reading Dibang hydel project: Arunachal says no land for national park, NGT drops its own case
Ancient plant silphion known for curing many diseases probably still around: Expert
Source: The post is based on the article “Ancient plant silphion known for curing many diseases probably still around: Expert” published in Down To Earth on 29th September 2022. What is the News? According to a recent study, a Mediterranean medicinal plant named Silphion which mysteriously vanished 2,000 years ago may still be around. What is… Continue reading Ancient plant silphion known for curing many diseases probably still around: Expert
Tourists witness the remarkable blooming of Neelakurinji flowers in Chikmagalur that happens once in 12 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Tourists witness the remarkable blooming of Neelakurinji flowers in Chikmagalur that happens once in 12 years” published in Indian Express on 29th September 2022 What is the News? The Neelakurinji flowers that blossom once in many years have turned the green patches of hill stations in Chikkamagaluru purple-blue.… Continue reading Tourists witness the remarkable blooming of Neelakurinji flowers in Chikmagalur that happens once in 12 years
Union Cabinet informed about progress under National Health Mission (NHM) – 2020-21
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Cabinet informed about progress under National Health Mission (NHM) – 2020-21” published in PIB on 28th September 2022 What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister was informed about the progress under the National Health Mission(NHM) during FY 2020-21. What is the… Continue reading Union Cabinet informed about progress under National Health Mission (NHM) – 2020-21
False dichotomies of education that we must strive to overcome
Source: The post is based on the article “False dichotomies of education that we must strive to overcome” published in the Livemint on 29th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 -Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: To balance various dichotomies of education. News: Education should develop children’s capacity to question things in… Continue reading False dichotomies of education that we must strive to overcome
