Science Quiz: – Science & Technology – 1st January 2022

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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.

[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation –December, 2021 – 5th week

Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – December 2021 – Fifth week  Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily current affairs.… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation –December, 2021 – 5th week

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 31st, 2021

Dear Friends We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 31st, 2021

Should vaccination be made mandatory?

News: It has been approximately one year since the introduction of vaccines. Despite many achievements there are still numerous challenges to be tackled like vaccine hesitancy and shortage in supplies.  In this light, calls are being made to make vaccination mandatory. We need to understand that in public health, the education and service approach works… Continue reading Should vaccination be made mandatory?

Making solar cells efficient, cheaper, recyclable: IIT-Guwahati finds a way

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current method to produce electricity through solar energy?3 What is an alternative to silicon-based inorganic solar cells?4 What have the researchers done to overcome this drawback of perovskite-based devices? What is the News? Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, have developed Hybrid Perovskite-based Devices… Continue reading Making solar cells efficient, cheaper, recyclable: IIT-Guwahati finds a way

[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation -December 2021 – 3rd and 4th week

Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7 PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of December 2021 – 3rd and 4th 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 -December 2021 – 3rd and 4th week

What does NFHS-5 data tell us about state of women empowerment in India

What is the News? India aims to achieve United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goal-5, which focuses on women empowerment and gender equality, by 2030. To measure the progress of women’s rights in the country, National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 provides data regarding the position of women for 2019-21 on a few key indicators. Must read: NFHS-5… Continue reading What does NFHS-5 data tell us about state of women empowerment in India

Scientists develop high-performance transistor models and circuits useful for space and defense applications

What is the news? Indian researchers have developed a high performance industry-standard model for Aluminium gallium nitride (AlGaN/GaN) High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs). What is a High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs)?  HEMT or High Electron Mobility Transistor is a type of field effect transistor (FET) which is used to produce high performance at microwave frequencies. … Continue reading Scientists develop high-performance transistor models and circuits useful for space and defense applications

Year End Review – 2021 – Ministry of Coal

What is the news? The Ministry of Coal has launched several initiatives in the year 2021. Some of these initiatives are: Amendments to Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) [CBA] Act, 1957 Minerals Concession (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021 Single Window Clearance Portal Coal Import Monitoring System: It requires importers to submit advance information in an… Continue reading Year End Review – 2021 – Ministry of Coal

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