News: Meteorologists are predicting that temperatures will rise above 50°C across much of South Asia, owing to less rainfall than usual in this period. Extreme heat and high humidity can prevent human sweat from evaporating, reducing the body’s ability to cool down, this condition is called ‘Wet-bulb’ temperature. Several Indian cities have recently experienced wet-bulb… Continue reading Fiddling with a climate response while our workers face the heat
In abeyance of Section 124A, a provisional relief
News: Recently, In Supreme Court of India in S.G. Vombatkere vs Union of India has directed governments, both at the level of the Union and the States, to keep “all pending trials, appeals and proceedings” arising out of a charge framed under Section 124A “in abeyance”. About Section 124A How have the Court granted a temporary… Continue reading In abeyance of Section 124A, a provisional relief
The importance of Lumbini
News: Recently, The Prime Minister of India visited Lumbini, Nepal for the first time in the last few decades. How this Indian PM’s visit to Lumbini, Nepal is important? The visit reiterated the message of peace; compassion; non-violence; tolerance; dialogue and debate; reconciliation; consensus; and the middle path forged (preached by the Buddha) in Indian… Continue reading The importance of Lumbini
Centre relaxes procurement norms for shrivelled, broken wheat grains
What is the News? The Government of India has announced relaxations for the procurement of shrunken and shrivelled grains in Punjab and Haryana. What is the issue? Due to extreme heatwaves in the northern part of the country in March, the grain quality suffers so much that the percentage of shrivelled (to become smaller, especially… Continue reading Centre relaxes procurement norms for shrivelled, broken wheat grains
India plans dam project as China seeks to divert river
What is the News? India plans to construct the country’s second-largest dam at Yingkiong in Arunachal Pradesh to counter China’s ambitious water diversion scheme of the Brahmaputra River. What are China’s plans for the Brahmaputra River? China’s 14th five-year plan has proposed building a massive dam over the Brahmaputra river, known in China as the… Continue reading India plans dam project as China seeks to divert river
Explained | The science behind twin cyclones
What is the News? A pair of tropical cyclones, Cyclone Asani & Karim (one in the northern hemisphere and one in the southern hemisphere) , one on each side of the equator have been formed. These are twin cyclones originating in the same longitude and now drifting apart. What are Twin Cyclones? The interplay of… Continue reading Explained | The science behind twin cyclones
Union Minister launches Gatishakti Sanchar Portal says it will help in rollout of 5G network across the country
What is the News? The Union Minister of Communications, Electronics and IT has launched Gatishakti Sanchar Portal for Centralized Right of Way(RoW) approvals. What is GatiShakti Sanchar Portal? GatiShakti Sanchar Portal is a collaborative institutional mechanism between all stakeholders including Central and State/UT Government(s), Local bodies and Service Providers to facilitate the Right of Way(RoW)… Continue reading Union Minister launches Gatishakti Sanchar Portal says it will help in rollout of 5G network across the country
PM to launch Buddhist Centre work
What is the News? The Prime Minister will be travelling to Lumbini in Nepal to participate in a ceremony to lay the foundation stone for an “India International Center for Buddhist Culture & Heritage”. What is the “India International Center for Buddhist Culture & Heritage”? Located in: Lumbini, Nepal Constructed by: International Buddhist Confederation (IBC)… Continue reading PM to launch Buddhist Centre work
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #177 : Smita Nagraj Board, Bihar Home State, Philosophy Optional
Date of Interview: 18.04.2022/ 3:00(3rd to go) Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Optional: Philosophy Home State: Bihar, serving in Tamil Nadu Background: NIT Jamshedpur( Metallurgical and Materials Engineering) IOFS( almost 4 years) Medium: English Last attempt, Second interview To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Remove your mask and be comfortable. So you… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #177 : Smita Nagraj Board, Bihar Home State, Philosophy Optional
Battery Swapping Policy: Provisions, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction NITI Aayog has released draft battery swapping policy, keeping all the inputs provided by relevant stakeholders in consideration. This comes after the Finance minister had announced in the Union Budget 2022-23 that the government will be introducing a battery swapping policy. The policy has been formulated with the aim to… Continue reading Battery Swapping Policy: Provisions, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
