What is the news? A team of herpetologists have recorded a new species of bent-toed gecko from a wooded part of the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya. The finding of the study was published in the latest issue of the European Journal of Taxonomy. About the new gecko species Its scientific name is Crytodactylus exercitus… Continue reading Crytodactylus exercitus: New gecko from NE gets Army tag
Beyond the hype of blockchain, a look at its reality
News: Blockchain is an elegant concept whose properties and potential require careful research, but treating it as a solution for all problems without thinking things through is techno-determinism. Techno-determinism: It states that media technology shapes how individuals in a society think, feel, act, and how our society operates as we move from one technological age… Continue reading Beyond the hype of blockchain, a look at its reality
‘Habitat destruction brings us zoonoses to mental health issues’
News: The article talks about the research and the reason behind the increase in infectious and other diseases because of human activities. What are the problems associated with human actions? Climate Change: Up to one billion people are at risk of undernutrition because of climate change disruptions of seafood globally. Many countries in the Global South,… Continue reading ‘Habitat destruction brings us zoonoses to mental health issues’
Revisit the terms of use for this scholastic ABC
News: National Education Policy 2020 aims to transform higher education to make it more student-centric and multidisciplinary. Recently, UGC notified the implementation of Academic Bank of Credits, which is a welcome step, but it has certain flaws. Read here: A reality check for higher education dreams What are the benefits associated with Academic Bank of Credits? Students… Continue reading Revisit the terms of use for this scholastic ABC
Wrong solution-on Rural -Urban divide
News: Haryana has recently introduced Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act that mandates 75% reservation for local candidates in private sector jobs that pay up to ₹30,000 a month. In a recent order, the Supreme Court has asked the Punjab and Haryana High Court to decide the validity of the law. What have been… Continue reading Wrong solution-on Rural -Urban divide
Strategic choice: India is right not to pick a side on Ukraine
News: Indian chose to adopt a balanced and independent approach in the United Nation Security Council on Ukraine Russia conflict. USA indirectly argued that India views the Russia-Ukraine matter the same way it views China’s expansionist designs in Asia. What is the Indian statement? India in the UNSC said that the safety of Indian nationals… Continue reading Strategic choice: India is right not to pick a side on Ukraine
India needs a refugee and asylum law
News: Recently, private members bill proposing the enactment of refugees and asylum law was introduced in Lok Sabha. The bill lays down comprehensive criteria for recognizing asylum seekers and refugees. It also prescribes specific rights and duties occurring from such status. Read here: Refugee, asylum-seeker, and international migrant What are recent examples which show there is… Continue reading India needs a refugee and asylum law
[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation -February 2022 – 1st and 2nd week
Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7 PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of February 2022 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download Download About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers… Continue reading [Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation -February 2022 – 1st and 2nd week
Last day to register for SFG 2022 Level 2 – Entrance Test
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be commencing with the much-awaited Select Focus Group (SFG) Level 2 from 14th March 2022. The Entrance Test for the program is scheduled to be held on Tomorrow, i.e. 20th Feb. 2022, through which 100 students will be selected for SFG. The registration for the entrance… Continue reading Last day to register for SFG 2022 Level 2 – Entrance Test
Environment Quiz: Environment – Feb 19th 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.
