Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Study:3 Key Findings of the study:4 Significance of this study: What is the News? A study published in Science Immunology has talked about the role of specialized “educator cells” in maintaining healthy pregnancy. About the Study: Scientists have conducted this study to understand how… Continue reading Specialized cells maintain healthy pregnancy by teaching the mother’s immune system not to attack developing fetus
Govt launches e-Photo Exhibition “Making of the Constitution” and Virtual Film Poster Exhibition “Chitranjali@75”
Source: PIB (Article 1 and Article 2) What is the News? The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting has inaugurated the e-Photo exhibition “Making of the Constitution” and the Virtual Film Poster Exhibition “Chitranjali@75” as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Note: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is a series of events to be organised by… Continue reading Govt launches e-Photo Exhibition “Making of the Constitution” and Virtual Film Poster Exhibition “Chitranjali@75”
Assam’s Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary breathes easy after eco-sensitive zone notification
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam as an Eco-sensitive zone(ESZ). About Deepor Beel: Deepor Beel is a perennial freshwater lake located 10 km south-west of Guwahati city, Assam. Ramsar Site: Deepor Beel was designated a Ramsar site… Continue reading Assam’s Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary breathes easy after eco-sensitive zone notification
India adds 557 new species to its fauna: Zoological Survey of India
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has released a document titled “ Animal Discoveries 2020”. ZSI has been publishing this document since 2007. Key Findings of the Document: India has added 557 new species to its fauna (animal life). This includes 407 new species and 150 new records.… Continue reading India adds 557 new species to its fauna: Zoological Survey of India
Costly active pharma ingredients from China create healthcare hurdles in India
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 What is an API?3 Findings of the report4 Recommendations5 Implications of the findings What is the news? A recent report Pharma Industry: Trends and Prospects has identified various gaps in Pharma Industry of India due to its dependence on China for API’s. What is an API?… Continue reading Costly active pharma ingredients from China create healthcare hurdles in India
Land degradation in India hurts farmers and forest dwellers the most
Source: Down to Earth1, Down to Earth2 Contents1 What is the news?2 Impact2.1 Based on type of irrigation2.2 Impact on forest2.3 Impact on North East region What is the news? The findings of ISRO’s “Land Degradation and Desertification Atlas” has highlighted that, the impact of desertification in India is not uniform throughout the country. It… Continue reading Land degradation in India hurts farmers and forest dwellers the most
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #51 : Smita Nagaraj madam Board
Board: Smita Nagaraj madam Chairman 1. you are already in service is it transferable or post only in commissioner office?(asst dir fcsca) 2. tell us about startups (comp sci Engg staying Bangalore), why not more startups in manufacturing sector? Are you interested in startup? What qualities are needed for it? 3. what you want to… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #51 : Smita Nagaraj madam Board
Climate induced migration – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Climate induced migration?3 How climate change causes migration?4 Scale of climate induced migration4.1 Global scenario4.2 Scenario in India5 Issues/Challenges6 Implications7 Suggestions/measures8 Way forward Introduction Climate induced migration (both internal and external) is a stark testimony to the unsustainable global development model that we have followed for years.… Continue reading Climate induced migration – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #50 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas sir Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Mechanical Engg Optional
Date of Interview: 26 Aug. 2021 Board: BB. Vyas sir Education: Mechanical Engg. Optional: Mechanical Engg Home State: Uttar Pradesh Questions 1. what are u doing since graduation? only preparation? ( sir selected in engineering services. oh good) what are the wars we fought and what we learn from them? 2. schemes of goi in… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #50 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas sir Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Mechanical Engg Optional
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #49 : RN Choubey sir Board, Uttarakhand Home State, Sociology Optional, football, sketching Hobbies
Date of Interview: 24 August, 21 Board: RN Choubey sir Background: Computer Science Engg. Home State: Uttarakhand Optional: Sociology Hobby: played football at a decent level, beatbox music, and sketching manga art. Chairman I entered with good morning to all. CM said good afternoon. Tried to comfort me 1st, told me to remove my mask.… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #49 : RN Choubey sir Board, Uttarakhand Home State, Sociology Optional, football, sketching Hobbies
