What is the News? The Ministry of Power is working on a scheme to mitigate the financial woes of the Distribution Companies (Discoms) that are unable to pay their dues. What is the need for a new scheme for Discoms? Delay of payments by a Discom to a generating company adversely affects the cash… Continue reading Power Ministry working on a scheme to liquidate the past dues of Discoms
Qutub Minar not a place of worship: ASI
What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India has submitted a report in a Delhi court stating the Qutub Minar complex is not a place of worship and its character cannot be changed now. What is the case? A plea has been filed in court claiming that 27 temples were demolished to build the Quwwat-ul-Islam… Continue reading Qutub Minar not a place of worship: ASI
Explained: Who was Prithviraj Chauhan, the fearless hero of folk legend?
What is the News? There is controversy around a new film called ‘Prithviraj’. As both the Gujjar and Rajput communities of Rajasthan laying claim over the 12th-century king. Who is Prithviraj Chauhan? He belonged to the Chauhan or Chahamana dynasty of Ajmer which emerged after the decline of the Pratihara empire in the 11th century… Continue reading Explained: Who was Prithviraj Chauhan, the fearless hero of folk legend?
Indian Navy – Bangladesh Navy Bilateral EX Bongosagar Commences
What is the News? The third edition of Indian Navy (IN) – Bangladesh Navy (BN) Bilateral Exercise ‘Bongosagar’ commenced at Port Mongla, Bangladesh. What is Excercise Bonosagar? Aim: To develop a high degree of interoperability and joint operational skills through the conduct of a wide spectrum of maritime exercises and operations between the two navies.… Continue reading Indian Navy – Bangladesh Navy Bilateral EX Bongosagar Commences
Ministry of Education releases National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 report
What is the News? The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education released the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 report. What is the National Achievement Survey? Read here: National Achievement Survey 2021 What are the findings of NAS? Higher the classes lower their achievements: The survey found that the learning levels (achievements) of… Continue reading Ministry of Education releases National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 report
PARAM PORUL Supercomputer inaugurated at NIT, Tiruchirappalli
What is the News? PARAM PORUL, a state-of-the-art Supercomputer was inaugurated at NIT Tiruchirappalli dedicated to the nation under National Supercomputing Mission (NSM). What are the specifications of PARAM PORUL? PARAM PORUL supercomputing facility is established under Phase 2 of the NSM with 838 TeraFlops Supercomputing Facility. The majority of the components used to build… Continue reading PARAM PORUL Supercomputer inaugurated at NIT, Tiruchirappalli
IPEF: Indo-Pacific Economic Framework – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction On May 23 2022, before the Quad leaders’ summit in Tokyo, the United States launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). IPEF is being said to be the US’ answer to the other trade pacts in the Indo-Pacific region: the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and its successor agreement, the Comprehensive and… Continue reading IPEF: Indo-Pacific Economic Framework – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #224 : RN Choubey Board, Rajasthan Home State,
Date of Interview: 09-05-22 afternoon, 3rd to go Board: RN Choubey Background: MBBS, Chhattisgarh Home state: Rajasthan Hobbies: no question asked from this section To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman basics -you can remove mask, friendly people, say no if you don’t know -Asked me to introduce myself, tell us about… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #224 : RN Choubey Board, Rajasthan Home State,
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #223 : TCA Anant Board, Mathematics Optional, Hockey, Hindi movie Hobbies
Date of Interview: 9 May Forenoon Board: TCA Anant Work experience: BPCL Optional: Mathematics Sports: Hockey Hobbies: and interests: Hindi Thriller movies and Toastmasters International To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman What was your job role in BPCL? Tell me about Ethanol Blending program, its current status. What do you think,… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #223 : TCA Anant Board, Mathematics Optional, Hockey, Hindi movie Hobbies
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – May, 2022 – 3rd week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – May 2022 – Third week Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily current affairs.… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – May, 2022 – 3rd week
