Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Low-C Bricks?3 Why were Low-C Bricks developed?4 What are the benefits of Low-C Bricks? What is the News? Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science(IISc) have developed an energy-efficient carbon brick called ‘Low-C Bricks’. What are Low-C Bricks? Low-C Bricks are low carbon bricks developed using construction and demolition… Continue reading Low carbon bricks developed using construction and demolition waste for energy-efficient walling envelopes
New defence office complex opened
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Defence Offices Complexes at Kasturba Gandhi Marg and Africa Avenue in New Delhi. What are Defence Office Complexes? Defence Office Complexes has been constructed as a part of the Central Vista redevelopment project. These complexes will accommodate around 7,000 officials from the Ministry of Defence… Continue reading New defence office complex opened
Telecom Sector Reforms – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Trajectory of India’s telecom sector3 What was the need for reforms?4 What are the associated issues/concerns?5 What are the potential implications?6 What more steps can the govt take? Introduction The Union Cabinet has approved a relief package for the ailing telecom sector. The government has sought to address several issues… Continue reading Telecom Sector Reforms – Explained, pointwise
Building a resilient economy
What is the news? Amidst the hopes of a V-shaped recovery of the Indian economy, the National Statistical Office (NSO) had recently estimated that India’s economic growth has surged to 20.1% in the April-June quarter, despite a devastating second wave of COVID-19. It also stated that the gross domestic product (GDP) had contracted by 24.4% in… Continue reading Building a resilient economy
Scientists unravel mystery behind Odisha’s ‘black tigers
What is the news? Recently, scientists have resolved the mystery behind the ‘black tigers’ of Simlipal in Odisha. A recent study has discovered that the coat colouration and patterning that make the wild cats appear dark boil down to a single mutation in the Transmembrane Aminopeptidase Q (Taqpep) gene. The researchers found that the Similipal black tigers may have arisen from a… Continue reading Scientists unravel mystery behind Odisha’s ‘black tigers
COVID-19 pandemic has not slowed climate change: UN
What is the news? Recently United Nations released report titled United in Science 2021 with the help of WMO, UNEP, WHO, IPCC etc,. As per the report, the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic caused only a temporary reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions last year while concentrations of major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continued to increase. What are the findings of the… Continue reading COVID-19 pandemic has not slowed climate change: UN
52 cos apply with Rs 6,000-cr investment proposals for AC, LED PLI scheme
What is the news? Around 52 companies have applied for availing production-linked incentives (PLIs) for white goods makers, proposing an investment of around Rs 6,000 crore in the manufacturing of components for air conditioners and LED lights. Most of the investments are expected to happen in the next two-three years; and after that, local production for components for AC… Continue reading 52 cos apply with Rs 6,000-cr investment proposals for AC, LED PLI scheme
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #167 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Sociology Optional, Sports Hobby
Date of Interview: 07/09/21 Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas Sir Education: Born & completed schooling in UAE, B.Tech EEE, NIT Tiruchirappalli Optional: Sociology Home State: Tamil Nadu Hobby: Food photography, Weightlifting, Audiobooks Football To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairperson You sure you want to give now, you can give interview later as… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #167 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Sociology Optional, Sports Hobby
Environment Quiz: Environment | 17 September 2021
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.
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #166 : Dr. Manoj Soni Board, English Literature Optional
Date of Interview: 10/9/21 Board: Dr. Manoj Soni Education: BBA/MBA-HR/Pursuing PhD Job experience: Executive HR + Teaching Optional: Literature in English Language To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman So you have studied at St Joseph. Who was St. Joseph? What has literature in English taught you ? Which books do you… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #166 : Dr. Manoj Soni Board, English Literature Optional
