News: Recently, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh announced that the State government was ready for peace talks with the Maoists provided they laid down arms and expressed their faith in the Constitution of India. Earlier attempts In 2010, the then Home Minister tried to bring the Maoists to the negotiating table. He asked them to… Continue reading Talking peace, negotiating with the Maoists
Governments must understand that resources are held in trust. They’re not to be frittered away
News: Recently, the Rajasthan government has announced that it will restart the old civil servant pension scheme. Further, the Punjab government has announced its measures on providing electricity in Punjab. These decisions are based on the foundation of a welfare state to make a more egalitarian society. Types of State as per Nobel Laureate James… Continue reading Governments must understand that resources are held in trust. They’re not to be frittered away
Simulating gravity
News: Recently, the Orbital Assembly Corporation announced a plan to develop a space business park (hotel) which will be made operational by 2025. The hotel will be equipped with artificial gravity. Benefits of artificial gravity It would keep astronauts healthy on long trips, prevent loss of bone density and muscle atrophy. For example, in microgravity,… Continue reading Simulating gravity
Putin’s Made India The Swing State In Geopolitics
News: Currently, The Russia-Ukraine War is ongoing. And the Prime Minister of India is going to attend the Quad summit in Tokyo next week. What are the developments in the Russia-Ukraine war? Although Ukraine may never become a NATO member, it is being strongly supported by the Western countries. Sweden and Finland formally applied to… Continue reading Putin’s Made India The Swing State In Geopolitics
The neighbourhood in turmoil, lessons for India
Context: India’s foreign policy while dealing with the neighbouring countries in the South Asia Region has changed from 2016 to the present. Rather than prevailing over any uncooperative neighbour using any means possible, India has now shifted towards using soft-power diplomacy, thereby improving ties with each of the South Asian countries. However, it has virtually… Continue reading The neighbourhood in turmoil, lessons for India
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #201 : TCA Anant Board, Cinema, Quizzing, Reading, Watching Food and Travel Hobbies
Date of Interview: 29/04/22 Board: TCA Anant Background: B.Tech+ MBA Hobbies: Independent Cinema, Quizzing, Reading, Watching Food and Travel Shows To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Did you complete your training in IIS ? What are you currently doing in IDAS. When do you get your posting? What is independent cinema… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #201 : TCA Anant Board, Cinema, Quizzing, Reading, Watching Food and Travel Hobbies
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – May, 2022 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 2nd week of the Month of May. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – May, 2022 – 2nd week
Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Ethanol, or ethyl alcohol, is a hydrocarbon that when burnt can generate heat and power engines. Since two decades, India has been moving towards putting in place an ecosystem to have more ethanol blended into petrol for use in vehicles, particularly 2- and 4-wheelers. Government records suggest about 75% of… Continue reading Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #200 : Smita Nagaraj Board, Mechanical Optional, Sports Hobby
Date of Interview: 04/05/2022, afternoon 2nd to go Board: Smita Nagaraj Optional: Mechanical Background: iit Kharagpur Profession (if any)- ongc Hobbies: Hockey, table tennis Your experience in interview- cordial, daf based question Utility of mocks (if any) – manners, better expression of thought practice To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman ping… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #200 : Smita Nagaraj Board, Mechanical Optional, Sports Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #199 : TCA Anant Board, Rajasthan Home State, Sociology Optional
Date of Interview: 4th May 2022 Board: TCA Anant Home State: Rajasthan Attempt: 1st attempt Optional: Sociology Hobby: No questions asked Leadership: NSS project head To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Meanwhile forgot to wish them 😂 Realised by looking at chairman’s face so finally greeted good morning. Chairman U can remove… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #199 : TCA Anant Board, Rajasthan Home State, Sociology Optional
