News: The PM of India made a clarion call for Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Consequently, the government announced the Semicon India programme for India’s drive for self-sufficiency in semiconductors. It aims to provide $10 bn fiscal support and other non-fiscal measures for the sector. Contents1 How is semicon diplomacy relevant to India’s foreign policy? 2 What are the… Continue reading Placing semicon diplomacy at the heart of India’s foreign policy
What Does Junk Food Deserve? Stars, Or Warnings?
Context: A triple burden of malnutrition – undernutrition, micronutrient malnutrition, as well as overweight and obesity – is rising in India. More nourishing freshly cooked home-foods or more natural foods are being replaced by cheaper preprocessed packaged alternatives with high levels of salt, sugar and fat. These products fill the stomach, but do not nourish… Continue reading What Does Junk Food Deserve? Stars, Or Warnings?
Calibrated, coordinated action is needed by Centre & states to address the issue of high fuel prices
[ Context: A few days ago, Prime Minister said that several Opposition-ruled states did not heed the Centre’s call to lower taxes on petrol and diesel. While several chief ministers contradicted the PM, the situation is particularly challenging for both the Centre and states as revenue from fuel taxes accounts for a sizeable share of… Continue reading Calibrated, coordinated action is needed by Centre & states to address the issue of high fuel prices
Explained: Shah Faesal will return to IAS; what are the rules for resignation and reinstatement of an officer?
News: IAS officer Shah Faesal, who resigned in 2019, has been reinstated by the central government. What is the process by which an IAS officer can resign, or be put back in service? What rules govern these actions? The first Kashmiri to top the Civil Services Examination (2010 batch), Faesal’s resignation, in January 2019, had… Continue reading Explained: Shah Faesal will return to IAS; what are the rules for resignation and reinstatement of an officer?
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #104 : M Sathyavathy Ma’am Board, Telangana Home State, Commerce & Accounts Optional, chess, Badminton Hobbies
Board: M Sathyavathy Ma’am Optional: Commerce & Accounts Background: Chartered Accountancy Home State: Telangana Hobbies: Playing chess, Badminton, Watching movies To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page On entering, I have wished everyone Good morning. Immediately Chairman asked me to be seated. Can see a sense of hurry in her tone. Chairman Read out… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #104 : M Sathyavathy Ma’am Board, Telangana Home State, Commerce & Accounts Optional, chess, Badminton Hobbies
Relevance of Nature for Human Health – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Why is the relevance of nature for Human health?3 Why does nature have such a deep impact on Humans?4 What are the factors enhancing separation of Nature from humans?5 What steps have been taken for preservation of nature?5.1 Domestic5.2 International6 What more can be done?7 Conclusion Introduction Nature is… Continue reading Relevance of Nature for Human Health – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #103 : Smita Nagraj Ma’am Board, Bihar Home State, Public Administration Optional
Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Optional: Public Administration Home State: Bihar Background: Btech + Mtech (EE) ,IIT KGP To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Why civil servants get more respect and recognition than scientists ? Followup : there are two sections of ppl -elite and non-elite , whose perception would matter more… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #103 : Smita Nagraj Ma’am Board, Bihar Home State, Public Administration Optional
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #102 : RN Choubey sir Board
Date of Interview: 19.04.22 Board: RN Choubey sir Session: Noon( 3rd to go) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman: We are very friendly people. This is an interaction basically where we try to extract the best and even if possible learn something from you. Sir said if u dont understand the… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #102 : RN Choubey sir Board
[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation -April 2022 – 3rd and 4th week
Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7 PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of April 2022 – 3rd and 4th week Click on the following link to download Download About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers… Continue reading [Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation -April 2022 – 3rd and 4th week
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #101 : M Sathyavathy Ma’am Board, Economics Optional, Football, Running, Data analytics Hobbies
Interview Duration: 25-30 min Board: M Sathyavathy Ma’am Optional: Economics Hobbies: Football, Running, Data analytics To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Tell me what are you doing after graduation. Where are you working? what’s the selection process why did you leave your job why are you suitable for CS Whats the administrative… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #101 : M Sathyavathy Ma’am Board, Economics Optional, Football, Running, Data analytics Hobbies
