What is the News? Egypt has approved India as a wheat supplier. This comes amid a sharp dip in global wheat production, largely because of the Russia-Ukraine war. About Wheat Wheat is a Rabi Crop. It is the second most important cereal crop in India after rice. It is mostly consumed in the north and… Continue reading Egypt approves India as wheat supplier
Rare butterfly Palmking spotted for the first time in Tamil Nadu
What is the News? The rare butterfly Palmking (Amathusia phidippus) was sighted for the first time in Tamil Nadu. What is Palmking (Amathusia phidippus)? Palmking is a butterfly species that belongs to the Nymphalidae sub-family. It was first recorded in South India by British scientist H.S.Ferguson in 1891. More than a century later, it was… Continue reading Rare butterfly Palmking spotted for the first time in Tamil Nadu
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #25 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Delhi Home State, Commerce & Accountancy Optional
Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas Background: B.com (H) Optional: Commerce & Accountancy Home State: Delhi Work experience: under Training in BHEL (Finance Division) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman What did you do after completing b.com in 2017? Recent MPC meet is scheduled. Why hasn’t the govt changed the repo rate for… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #25 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Delhi Home State, Commerce & Accountancy Optional
e-DAR portal to speed up accident compensation claims
What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in consultation with the insurance companies has developed a portal named ‘e-DAR’ (e-Detailed Accident Report). What is e-DAR Portal? Aim: To provide instant information on road accidents with a few clicks to help accelerate accident compensation claims and also check fake claims. Purpose: The… Continue reading e-DAR portal to speed up accident compensation claims
Humans Decoded
Context: Scientists have completed the first full and seamless catalog of genetic instructions of humans. It’s expected that research will help to explain how every cell in a human body is created. It will help develop highly effective diagnostic tools and treatments for diseases. What is the background? Nobel Prize-winning Italian-American virologist Renato Dulbecco first… Continue reading Humans Decoded
Take two: The pursuit of two courses simultaneously in physical mode is problematic
News: Recently, the University Grants Commission(UGC) has issued guidelines to allow students to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously at higher education institutes(HEIs) recognised by it or statutory councils or the Government of India. About the Dual Degree Programme The notified guidelines will enable students to simultaneously pursue two academic programmes at multiple levels except for… Continue reading Take two: The pursuit of two courses simultaneously in physical mode is problematic
The food vaccine as right, more so for TB patients
Context: The nutrition of the individual is the most vital factor, in the prevention of tuberculosis, along with drugs. It is most unlikely that drugs alone can control TB with low nutritional status in a person. What are the learnings from History? There were no drugs for TB till the discovery of streptomycin in 1943.… Continue reading The food vaccine as right, more so for TB patients
Decoding dragon: GoI should upgrade strategic thinking on China
Context: Given that China today is our main strategic challenge, India’s defense and strategic establishments need to up their game in decoding China. The Indian army is trying to address its capability voids in Mandarin and boost specialization on Chinese issues among its ranks. What steps have been taken by the army? The army is… Continue reading Decoding dragon: GoI should upgrade strategic thinking on China
[Kurukshetra April Summary] Women Entrepreneurs – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Empowerment of Women is essential for sustainable development and economic growth of the country. Women Entrepreneurs have emerged as an important means to empower womenfolk to make decisions regarding their domestic, social, political and economic life. To increase women’s participation, the Government has come up with various schemes and initiatives.… Continue reading [Kurukshetra April Summary] Women Entrepreneurs – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #24 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Economics Optional,
Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas Optional: Economics Hobby: Writing Hindi Couplets and Following Cricket Background: MA Economics To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman View on one border one force Challenges in border guarding Technologies that we can use in border guarding smart fencing Member 1 When & where first radio broadcast When printing… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #24 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Economics Optional,
