[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #20 : TCA Anant Board, Delhi Home State, Economics, Painting, Reading Hobbies

Date of Interview: 7 April Board: TCA Anant sir Background: BA(H) Economics. Home State: Delhi Hobbies: Painting Madhubani, miniatures; reading historical fiction and non fiction To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman first I must congratulate you. You’re the youngest candidate we have met, first attempt you’ve managed Why no post grad?… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #20 : TCA Anant Board, Delhi Home State, Economics, Painting, Reading Hobbies

10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |April 15-2022

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We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 15th, 2022

Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 15th, 2022

Operations launched by RPF: Performance of RPF during the month of March 2022

What is the News? Railway Protection Force(RPF) is entrusted with the responsibility of security of railway property, passenger area, passengers and matters connected therewith. To fulfill these responsibilities, RPF has launched several operations in 2022. What are the Operations launched by the Railway Protection Force(RPF)? Operation Nanhe Farishte: Under this, RPF undertakes the noble cause… Continue reading Operations launched by RPF: Performance of RPF during the month of March 2022

First Crisis, Then Catastrophe report: Quarter-billion people face extreme poverty in 2022 as the rich get richer: Oxfam

What is the News? Oxfam has released a report titled “First Crisis, Then Catastrophe”. What are the key findings of the report? Increase in Poverty: The combined impact of COVID-19, inequality and food price hikes could result in 263 million more people living in extreme poverty in 2022. This could result in a total of,… Continue reading First Crisis, Then Catastrophe report: Quarter-billion people face extreme poverty in 2022 as the rich get richer: Oxfam

Surat gets India’s first steel slag road: What is it, how is it different from regular ones

What is the News? Surat in Gujarat has become the first city in the country to get a processed steel slag (industrial waste) road. India’s First Steel Slag Road Located in: Surat City, Gujarat Built by: It is a joint-venture project by CSIR, Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), Union Ministry of Steel, NITI Ayog and… Continue reading Surat gets India’s first steel slag road: What is it, how is it different from regular ones

Concept of Familial Forestry

What is the News? The Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Rajya Sabha about the concept of Familial Forestry. What is Familial Forestry? Familial Forestry means caring for the tree as a family member so that the tree becomes a part of the family’s consciousness.  Familial Forestry of Rajasthan is a unique… Continue reading Concept of Familial Forestry

Prime Minister inaugurates Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi

What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi. What is Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya? Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is a museum dedicated to all the prime ministers of the country since independence. Located at: Delhi’s Teen Murti Complex. Logo: The logo of the museum shows hands holding the dharma chakra, symbolizing the nation… Continue reading Prime Minister inaugurates Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi

Parliamentary panel cautions against trade in captive elephants

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the suggestions given by the committee?2.1 Do not encourage the sale and purchase of captive elephants3 Species Missing in Schedules What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Forests and Climate Change has submitted its report on the proposed Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. The Bill… Continue reading Parliamentary panel cautions against trade in captive elephants

Explained: What is colour blindness, and can you get it later in life?

What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Film and Television Institute of India(FTII) not to exclude candidates suffering from colour blindness from its courses on filmmaking and editing and asked it to make changes to its curriculum instead. What is Colour Blindness? Colour blindness, also known as a colour deficiency, is the… Continue reading Explained: What is colour blindness, and can you get it later in life?

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