What is the News? India plans to construct the country’s second-largest dam at Yingkiong in Arunachal Pradesh to counter China’s ambitious water diversion scheme of the Brahmaputra River. What are China’s plans for the Brahmaputra River? China’s 14th five-year plan has proposed building a massive dam over the Brahmaputra river, known in China as the… Continue reading India plans dam project as China seeks to divert river
Explained | The science behind twin cyclones
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Twin Cyclones?3 What is the process behind the formation of Twin Cyclones?4 What is Madden-Julian Oscillation or MJO? What is the News? A pair of tropical cyclones, Cyclone Asani & Karim (one in the northern hemisphere and one in the southern hemisphere) , one on each side of… Continue reading Explained | The science behind twin cyclones
Union Minister launches Gatishakti Sanchar Portal says it will help in rollout of 5G network across the country
What is the News? The Union Minister of Communications, Electronics and IT has launched Gatishakti Sanchar Portal for Centralized Right of Way(RoW) approvals. What is GatiShakti Sanchar Portal? GatiShakti Sanchar Portal is a collaborative institutional mechanism between all stakeholders including Central and State/UT Government(s), Local bodies and Service Providers to facilitate the Right of Way(RoW)… Continue reading Union Minister launches Gatishakti Sanchar Portal says it will help in rollout of 5G network across the country
PM to launch Buddhist Centre work
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the “India International Center for Buddhist Culture & Heritage”?3 What is Lumbini?4 What is the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC)? What is the News? The Prime Minister will be travelling to Lumbini in Nepal to participate in a ceremony to lay the foundation stone for an “India International Center… Continue reading PM to launch Buddhist Centre work
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #177 : Smita Nagraj Board, Bihar Home State, Philosophy Optional
Date of Interview: 18.04.2022/ 3:00(3rd to go) Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Optional: Philosophy Home State: Bihar, serving in Tamil Nadu Background: NIT Jamshedpur( Metallurgical and Materials Engineering) IOFS( almost 4 years) Medium: English Last attempt, Second interview To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Remove your mask and be comfortable. So you… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #177 : Smita Nagraj Board, Bihar Home State, Philosophy Optional
Battery Swapping Policy: Provisions, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the background?3 What is Battery Swapping and its advantages?4 What are the key provisions of the draft Battery Swapping Policy?5 What is the need for a battery swapping policy?6 What are the challenges associated with battery swapping?7 What lies ahead?8 Conclusion Introduction NITI Aayog has released draft… Continue reading Battery Swapping Policy: Provisions, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
[Answered] Discuss the desirability of National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) for reducing import dependence of India for Palm oil.
Introduction: Write a brief note on NMEO-OP. Body: Write some reasons for the dependence of palm oil import. Write some points regarding NMEO-OP role in reducing import. Conclusion: Write a brief conclusion The National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) has been launched with the aim to augment the availability of edible oil… Continue reading [Answered] Discuss the desirability of National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) for reducing import dependence of India for Palm oil.
[Answered] Do you think that sedition law under section 124A of IPC should be abolished? Give reasons in support of your arguments.
Introduction: Write a brief note on Section 124A of IPC Body: Write some reasons to abolish this section of IPC as and some arguments in support of the law. Conclusion: Write way forward. Section 124A IPC punishes words or actions that attempt to incite hatred, contempt and disaffection towards governments. It is a cognisable, non-bailable… Continue reading [Answered] Do you think that sedition law under section 124A of IPC should be abolished? Give reasons in support of your arguments.
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #176 : TCA Anant Board, Hindi literature Optional, NSS, music Hobbies
Date of interview: 26 th april Board: TCA Anant sir Optional: Hindi literature Background: agriculture Medium: Hindi Hobbies: NSS, desh ke mentor scheme .music and songs , To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman – aap mask hata sakte he . Desh ke mentor scheme me kab se kam kar rahe ho .… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #176 : TCA Anant Board, Hindi literature Optional, NSS, music Hobbies
Important Indexes | Current Affairs Compilation for UPSC Prelims 2022 | Part 2
Dear Friends, This post is a part of our current affairs series for the UPSC IAS Prelims 2022. In this series, we are covering important current affairs for UPSC Prelims 2022. This post covers all the current affairs linked to important indexes in news from September, October 2021 and April 2022 months. To Read Other… Continue reading Important Indexes | Current Affairs Compilation for UPSC Prelims 2022 | Part 2
