Source: This post is based on the article “125th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? The Prime Minister will release a special commemorative coin of ₹125 on the occasion of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Ji. About Srila Bhaktivedanta… Continue reading PM to release a special commemorative coin on the occasion of 125th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Odisha’s Kendrapara now India’s only district to have all 3 species of crocodilians
Source: This post is based on the article “Odisha’s Kendrapara now India’s only district to have all 3 species of crocodilians“ published in Down to Earth on 31st August 2021. What is the News? Odisha’s Kendrapara became the only district in India to be home to all three species of crocodilians found in the country.… Continue reading Odisha’s Kendrapara now India’s only district to have all 3 species of crocodilians
Indian Navy’s Maiden Exercise with Algerian Navy
Source: This post is based on the Article “Indian Navy’s Maiden Exercise with Algerian Navy” published in “PIB” on 31st August 2021. What is the News? The Indian Navy has carried out a maiden maritime exercise with the Algerian Navy. India-Algeria Maritime Exercise: Indian Naval Ship(INS) Tabar took part in a maritime partnership exercise with… Continue reading Indian Navy’s Maiden Exercise with Algerian Navy
New online platform to promote reuse, repair, recycle e-waste
Source: This post is based on the article “New online platform to promote reuse, repair, recycle e-waste“ published in Down to Earth on 31st August 2021. What is the News? IIT Madras is developing an online platform called “e-Source” to tackle electronic wastes (e-waste) by linking stakeholders in the formal and informal economy. About e-Source… Continue reading New online platform to promote reuse, repair, recycle e-waste
India’s most GIFTed city
Source: This post is based on the article “India’s most GIFTed city” published in Business Standard on 1st September 2021. What is the news? India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gandhinagar seems to be moving up, at least on paper, after delays in land acquisition, infrastructure development snags and political crosswinds. About IFSC… Continue reading India’s most GIFTed city
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #72 : R.N. Choubey Sir Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional
Date of Interview: 24 Aug 2021 Board: R.N.Choubey Sir Background: Production Sandwich Engineering Optional: PSIR Home State: Maharashtra Work Ex: Mentoring, Auditor To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairperson Welcomed me. Asked to remove face mask if have RTPCR negative. We are good people. This is not police interrogation keep smiling… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #72 : R.N. Choubey Sir Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional
Fundamental Rights to Reside and to Move About Freely
Source: This post is based on the article “Fundamental Rights to Reside and to Move About Freely” published in The Indian Express on 28th August 2021. Contents1 What is the news?2 Context3 What does externment mean?4 SC’s observations What is the news? The Supreme Court has held that the power of the State to pass… Continue reading Fundamental Rights to Reside and to Move About Freely
A sign of Rlys’ poor health
Source: This post is based on the article “A sign of Rlys’ poor health“ published in Business Standard on 1st September. What is the news? Railways’ accounts reveal it spent ₹98 to ₹100 in 2019-20. In 2019-20, the capital expenditure of Indian Railways (IR) increased 60% over 2016-17. But an analysis by Business Standard shows… Continue reading A sign of Rlys’ poor health
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #71 : Manoj Soni sir Board, Kerala Home State, Sociology Optional
Date of Interview: 26 August Board: Manoj Soni sir Background: BTech in mechanical engineering Home State: Kerala, Optional: Sociology To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Why were you named meera? Is it connected to Mirabai? Who was Mirabai? Why sociology? Have you tried internalising the discipline? Sociologically analyse the relevance… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #71 : Manoj Soni sir Board, Kerala Home State, Sociology Optional
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #70 : Sathyavathy Board, Chemical Engineering, Reading Science Fiction, Writing Hobbies
Date of Interview: 25.08.2021 Board: Sathyavathy Background: Chemical Engineering at NIT Tiruchirappalli, Group B employee at ICMR, Editor of College Magazine Hobbies: Reading Science Fiction, Writing, and Listening to Podcasts. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairperson What is your role at your current office? Why working there after studying at… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #70 : Sathyavathy Board, Chemical Engineering, Reading Science Fiction, Writing Hobbies
