Context: Ever since it was announced by the prime minister in October 2021, the Gati Shakti mission has been billed as one of the most transformational projects in the country. Successfully planning and executing large scale infrastructure projects in India have always been a nightmare, leading to significant cost and time overruns. Gati Shakti is… Continue reading On Gati Shakti Mission: Plugging the infra gaps
Retire judges later: Constitutional court judges are being pensioned off too early. Their services are badly needed
Context: With seven Supreme Court judges retiring this year and over a third of sanctioned high court judges posts lying vacant, Parliament should urgently consider increasing the retirement ages of SC and HC judges from 65 and 62 respectively. Scarce judicial resources are constantly expended in finding suitable candidates for these top constitutional positions. And… Continue reading Retire judges later: Constitutional court judges are being pensioned off too early. Their services are badly needed
How Indonesia’s ban on palm oil exports will hurt us
Context: The abrupt ban on palm oil exports by Indonesia, its biggest exporter, is expected to impact household economics globally. Palm oil is among the world’s most-used cooking oils, and India’s dependence on Indonesia is expected to deal a supply-side shock. Must Read: Explained: Indonesia’s palm oil crisis, and its implications for India How will… Continue reading How Indonesia’s ban on palm oil exports will hurt us
States vs Centre on selection of Vice-Chancellors: rules, friction
News: The Tamil Nadu Assembly recently passed two Bills that seek to transfer the Governor’s power in appointing Vice-Chancellors of 13 state universities to the state government. As per the state govt, the Bills were required as the Governor was disregarding the state government’s opinion on the appointments of VCs, an argument also made by… Continue reading States vs Centre on selection of Vice-Chancellors: rules, friction
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #80 : M Sathyavathy Ma’am Board, Commerce & accountancy Optional, football, meditation Hobbies
Date of Interview: 13/04/22 (afternoon session) Board: M Sathyavathy Ma’am Optional: Commerce & accountancy Hobbies: football, equestrianism, apiculture, endurance running, meditation, NCC # whole interview on DAF and Optional, not a single question outside. The Chairman read my whole prizes, sports, position of leadership and hobbies section aloud. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #80 : M Sathyavathy Ma’am Board, Commerce & accountancy Optional, football, meditation Hobbies
Workshop on Anthropology Optional Foundation for CSE 2022/2023 | Thursday, 28th April | 11:00 AM
Dear Students, We are writing to inform you that we are conducting an open workshop for Anthropology Optional Foundation for CSE 2022/2023 on 28th April 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Anyone who is preparing for CSE 2022/2023 and seeking to join Anthropology optional can attend this workshop in Online mode by registering through… Continue reading Workshop on Anthropology Optional Foundation for CSE 2022/2023 | Thursday, 28th April | 11:00 AM
Coal Shortage in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Coal Reserves in India3 What is the current status of coal stocks?4 How has the coal dynamics changed over the years?5 What are the reasons behind the rise in imports?6 What are the reasons behind the current coal shortage in India?7 What steps have already been taken to… Continue reading Coal Shortage in India – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #79 : TCA Anant Board, Anthropology Optional, Singing, Sports Hobbies
Date of Interview: 6 Apr, 9AM session Board: TCA Anant Optional: Anthropology Background: HBTU, Kanpur (Edible Oil Technology) Employee: (if any)- 1 year edible oil industry, data analytics freelance Hobbies: singing, watching football and tennis, meditation Your experience in interview- To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Entry: Cordial exchange of greetings, told… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #79 : TCA Anant Board, Anthropology Optional, Singing, Sports Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #78 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, History Optional, Tabla, Chess Hobbies
Date of Interview: 11/04/22 forenoon session last to go Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas Optional: History Background: computer engineering Hobbies: tabla, chess, blockchain technology To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairperson read the daf, asked why history after computer engineering then himself answered it is not present as a subject (that was my… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #78 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, History Optional, Tabla, Chess Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #77 : M Sathyavathy Ma’am Board, Commerce & Accountancy Optional, Punjab PCS Service
Date of Interview: 12th April, Forenoon Board: M Sathyavathy Ma’am Optional: Commerce & Accountancy Service: Punjab PCS Work-ex: Oyo, PwC Asked to remove the face shield and to lower the mask for verification, and then mask remained on throughout the interview. Chairperson read aloud my academic details, work-ex, hobbies, etc. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #77 : M Sathyavathy Ma’am Board, Commerce & Accountancy Optional, Punjab PCS Service
