News: Cryptocurrency has expanded rapidly. With its increased popularity, problems of environmental sustainability have emerged. These are related to the digital mining of Cryptocurrency, esp Bitcoin, as it creates a massive carbon footprint due to the staggering amount of energy it requires. Note: In 2019, the global cryptocurrency market was approximately $793 million. It’s now… Continue reading As cryptocurrency becomes mainstream, its carbon footprint can’t be ignored
On Pak’s National Security Policy document: Pakistan gets serious
News: Pakistani National Security Division’s latest National Security Policy document released recently. There are five key takeaways for India. By this, it can be inferred that Pakistan has started looking inwards (domestic issues). Must Read: Pakistan’s National Security Policy: Pakistan security policy seeks 100 years of peace with India, but with caveat What are the… Continue reading On Pak’s National Security Policy document: Pakistan gets serious
If Siachen is back on Indo-Pak agenda, it is good news
News: Recently, the Indian Army Chief, General Naravane, in his press conference reportedly made a reference to the possibility of “demilitarisation of the glacial region” in Siachen. He said that Pakistan would have to first authenticate respective troop positions along the 110-km long actual ground position line (AGPL) in the Siachen-Saltoro Ridge region for any… Continue reading If Siachen is back on Indo-Pak agenda, it is good news
Explained: For how long can an MLA be suspended?
News: 12 Maharashtra BJP MLAs have gone to Supreme Court against their year-long suspension from the Assembly. What is the background of this issue? The leader of Opposition in Maharashtra objected to an attempt by a state minister to table a resolution demanding that the Centre release data on Other Backward Classes (OBCs), so that… Continue reading Explained: For how long can an MLA be suspended?
Govt needs to plug loopholes, minimise irregularities, in implementation of NREGA in times when it is most needed
News: Social audit has been conducted in Jharkhand for the implementation of the MGNREGA scheme where so many loopholes were visible. This questions the effective implementation of the MGNREGA scheme. What is the importance of MGNREGA? MGNREGA played a critical role in alleviating economic hardship as migrations increased and non-farm employment opportunities declined. In 2020–21, 11.19… Continue reading Govt needs to plug loopholes, minimise irregularities, in implementation of NREGA in times when it is most needed
In 2022, India should keep an eye on Indo-Pacific
News: The year 2020 was transformational not just because of a pandemic, but because of massive geopolitical changes surrounding the Indo-Pacific. The region is central to emerging geopolitics and nine countries are the key players: the USA, China, Japan, India, Germany, UK, Russia, Australia and France. How USA and China impact the Indo-Pacific region? The… Continue reading In 2022, India should keep an eye on Indo-Pacific
How women cadets benefit the army
News: Army chief general MM Naravane, while reviewing the army parade at NDA hailed the SC decision as a major step towards gender equality in the army. What is the status of women in the Indian Army? The first batch of women officers was introduced in nonmedical roles via the Short Service Commission in 1992. Last… Continue reading How women cadets benefit the army
[Yojana January Summary] India as a Space Power – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, S. Somanath has been appointed as the chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). ISRO aims to continue to achieve new milestones and further development of India’s space programmes under his tenure. The beginnings of the Indian Space Programme resonated strongly with its founding father Dr Vikram Sarabhai’s… Continue reading [Yojana January Summary] India as a Space Power – Explained, pointwise
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – January, 2022 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of January 2022 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2022. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – January, 2022 – 1st week
Miscellaneous Quiz: – Miscellaneous – 15th January 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.
