News: Recently, the Group of Twenty (G20) was facing the heat of disruption. The G7 group of rich nations have ganged. Their leaders walked out of a meeting of G20 finance ministers demanding Russia’s ouster. The developed countries have threatened to prevent the convening of the World Trade Organisation’s 12th ministerial meeting. About G20 It… Continue reading Ride Between East & West
100 cities in six months: Govt’s ambitious ONDC pilots today
What is the News? The government of India’s ambitious Open Network for Digital Commerce’s(ONDCs) implementation is set to begin this week. It will be checked how the technology-enabled infrastructure works, thereby making processes more robust, before it is officially launched. What is Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC)? ONDC has been set up as a private… Continue reading 100 cities in six months: Govt’s ambitious ONDC pilots today
India launches Digital India RISC-V(DIR-V) program for next generation Microprocessors
What is the News? The Minister of Electronics and Information Technology has launched the Digital India RISC-V Microprocessor (DIR-V) Program. What is the Digital India RISC-V Microprocessor(DIR-V) Program? Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Aim: To enable the creation of Microprocessors for the future in India, and for the world, and achieve industry-grade… Continue reading India launches Digital India RISC-V(DIR-V) program for next generation Microprocessors
New premium quality wheat variety gives soft and sweet chap
What is the News? Researchers from Punjab Agricultural University have developed a new wheat variety named ‘PBW1Chapati’. What is Chapati and why was PBW1Chapati developed? Chapati is a flat-baked product prepared from wheat. It forms a cheap, primary source of protein and calories and is the staple diet in Northern Western India. The desired quality… Continue reading New premium quality wheat variety gives soft and sweet chap
Birth, death reporting to be automated
What is the News? According to the 2020-21 annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Central government is planning to revamp the Civil Registration System(CRS). It will enable the registration of birth and death in real-time with a minimum human intervention that will be independent of location. What is the Civil Registration… Continue reading Birth, death reporting to be automated
Atmanirbhar internet is about self-sufficiency, not protectionism
Context: The criticisms levelled against the IT Rules and the idea of an atmanirbhar internet are baseless. What are the arguments in favor of IT Rules? Read – Draft IT Rules for Social Media Firstly, it will strike a balance between the commercial interests of social media platforms and the rights of its citizens in… Continue reading Atmanirbhar internet is about self-sufficiency, not protectionism
Palm Oil Crisis and its Implications for India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Indonesia, the world’s biggest producer, exporter, and consumer of palm oil, will ban all exports of the commodity and its raw materials from April 28. The objective behind this decision is to reduce domestic shortages of cooking oil and bring down its skyrocketing prices. India is already grappling with record-high… Continue reading Palm Oil Crisis and its Implications for India – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #92 : RN Choubey Board, Maithili Optional, Cricket Hobby
Date of Interview: 18th April, forenoon Board: RN Choubey Optional: Maithili Background: IIT Bombay Hobby: Cricket Service: IRS(IT), AFHQ, ICICI Lombard To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Tell me about your self and your process experience Tell me different styles of leadership Member 1 What is faceless assessment? Do you agree… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #92 : RN Choubey Board, Maithili Optional, Cricket Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #91 : TCA Anant Board, Geography Optional, Tamilnadu Home State,
Date of Interview: 18.04.22 Board: TCA Anant Optional: Geography Home State: Tamilnadu Background: Computer science and engineering To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairperson Enquired about my college. Asked questions on my hobby (calligraphy). How I started and what tools I m using. Interested in enquiring about various scripts and which I… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #91 : TCA Anant Board, Geography Optional, Tamilnadu Home State,
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #90 : TCA Anant Board, Gujarat Home State, Gujarati Literature Optional,
Date of Interview: 18/04/2022 Board: TCA Anant Sir Optional: Gujarati Literature Home State: Gujarat Attempt: 6th attempt, 1st interview Background: RBI and Police To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman: you can remove your mask and face shield and keep it on table. Read my DAF loud. Tell me in brief about… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #90 : TCA Anant Board, Gujarat Home State, Gujarati Literature Optional,
