News: Recently, the Union government revoked the orders and guidelines issued under the Disaster Management Act (DMA), 2005 after covid knocked on India’s doors. The DMA has been the backbone of policy interventions to fight covid. What are the constitutional provisions with respect to invoking the laws? Any legislation can be passed under an enabling… Continue reading Revisit the Seventh Schedule to improve Centre-state relations
The Delhi dual governance conundrum
Context: Delhi has been experiencing a prolonged confrontation on the relative powers of the territorial administration and the Union government. However, recently, the 2021 amendment to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act,1991 has been enacted. The aforementioned amendment is also under challenge before the Supreme Court. Nature of Delhi in the federal… Continue reading The Delhi dual governance conundrum
Why Berlin Is A Key Partner For New Delhi
News: Indian PM is in Berlin for the biennial Inter-Governmental Consultations. The IGC invitation was initiated by Germany during the Ukraine crisis, indicating the importance of India as a global partner. This follows the visits of the UK prime minister and the European Commission president to India. The Nordic Summit will follow. PM’s stop by… Continue reading Why Berlin Is A Key Partner For New Delhi
India must make the most of the diplomatic attention it’s receiving
Context: India witnessed a plethora of diplomatic activities in the past few days in light of the Raisina Dialogue, where representatives from Europe, and the West interacted with their Indian counterparts. India’s Quad partners the US, Japan, Australia, its partners in Europe and several ASEAN countries, see India as an anchor that could help stabilise… Continue reading India must make the most of the diplomatic attention it’s receiving
Rising Frequency of Landfill Fires – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The massive fire that broke out at the Bhalswa landfill site in Delhi on April 26 has not been completely dozed off yet. The residents, staying near the landfill have informed the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) that poisonous fumes are entering their homes which are causing breathing problems. A… Continue reading Rising Frequency of Landfill Fires – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #112 : RN Choubey Board, Anthropology Optional,
Date of Interview: 12th April, afternoon session Board: RN Choubey sir Optional: Anthropology Background: IIT Roorkee Profession– 2 years of experience in private sector Experience- cordial board. Enjoyed the conversation. Utility of mocks- To understand your shortcomings and work on them To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman tell me about yourself… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #112 : RN Choubey Board, Anthropology Optional,
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #111 : M. Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional, Trekking Hobby
Date of Interview: (19th April) 35 minutes Board: M. Sathiyavathy Ma’am Optional: PSIR Home state: Maharashtra Hobbies: Trekking, NGO, Sqay Khawankay Background: B.Tech Electrical To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairperson If we utilise Hydropower potential of Arunachal Pradesh alone then also we can meet energy demands of whole India, then why… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #111 : M. Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional, Trekking Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #110 : RN. Choubey Board, Sociology Optional, Playing Dhol-tasha, fitness Vlogs Hobbies
Date of interview: 20th April, morning session Board: RN. Choubey Sir Optional: Sociology Profession: (if any)- Lecturer (1 yr) Hobbies: Playing Dhol-tasha, watching fitness Vlogs To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page – Your experience in interview- board was cordial, no mask no shield ( intro by sir on the same lines, to… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #110 : RN. Choubey Board, Sociology Optional, Playing Dhol-tasha, fitness Vlogs Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #109 : M. Sathiyavathy Board, PSIR Optional
Date of Interview: 20/04/2022 Afternoon Session Board: M. Sathiyavathy Optional: PSIR Duration : 2 PM – 2.40 PM Interests : contemporary foreign policy developments in India and issues of India’s internal security. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page I was asked to remove the shield but put the mask and gloves on.… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #109 : M. Sathiyavathy Board, PSIR Optional
Prelims Marathon – Current Affairs Revision -International Relations- May-02-2022
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
