Date of Interview: 23rd August 2021 Board: Air Marshal Bhonsle sir Education: MBBS KGMU Home State: Uttar Pradesh Hobbies: Badminton, Sketching (No questions from Railways and lots of questions from my medical background and covid management) Chairman Made me comfortable by explaining everything calmly, faceshield removed but mask was on face… What are you doing… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #44 : Air Marshal Bhonsle sir Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Badminton, Sketching Hobbies
100 days ‘SUJALAM’ Campaign begins
Source: PIB What is the news? Ministry of Jal Shakti has recently launched “Sujalam”, a 100 days campaign as part of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahaotsav”. The campaign is meant for Greywater management & ODF sustainability. About the Sujalam campaign Aim of the campaign: It aims to achieve Open defecation free(ODF) plus status for Villages across the… Continue reading 100 days ‘SUJALAM’ Campaign begins
Loan Mela Mindset (On lending by PSBs)
Source: Business Standard Contents1 What is the news?2 Rationale3 Why credit offtake is weak in India?4 Way forward What is the news? Union Finance Minister recently asked public sector banks (PSBs) to give credit through outreach programmes in every district of the county and referred to the 2019 “loan melas” undertaken by banks across 400… Continue reading Loan Mela Mindset (On lending by PSBs)
Protecting consumers, the heart of finance
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Consumer protection and education in financial sector. Synopsis: Competitive markets in financial services are the best bulwark against consumer fraud in the long run. In the medium term, dedicated legislation could be the answer Contents1 Context2 Issues with consumer protection in India3 FSLRC’s contribution4 Way forward Context In the recent Budget,… Continue reading Protecting consumers, the heart of finance
The clean-up crew we need (On vulture conservation)
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Importance of vultures for an ecosystem Synopsis: Vultures play a very important role in an ecosystem by acting as its scavengers. However, their declining population has increased various concerns. Let’s have a brief look into it. Contents1 Context2 About vultures3 Reason behind decline4 Impact of the decline5 Steps taken Context India… Continue reading The clean-up crew we need (On vulture conservation)
Financing India’s green future
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Increasing investment in decarbonising technology is important for achieving a green future Synopsis: India’s is among one of the few countries to achieve its target under Paris Commitment. However, we still require investment in green future to promote sustainable development. Contents1 Context2 How much capital is required?3 Need of commercial capital4… Continue reading Financing India’s green future
Negotiating the new global climate policy
Source: The Hindu Relevance: issues with the current global climate change dialogue Synopsis: Global climate change policy negotiations require a new framework that is based on cumulative emissions by taking into account the legacy emissions of the developed world, esp North America and European countries. This is necessary as developing countries still need to… Continue reading Negotiating the new global climate policy
Explained: The Malabar Exercise of Quad nations, and why it matters to India
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand Malabar exercise Synopsis: Malabar exercise, which now involves all navies of QUAD countries, is the centrepiece of the emerging security architecture in the Indo-Pacific region. Context: Navies of the four-member nations of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue(Quad) — India, USA, Japan, and Australia — are participating in the 25th edition of… Continue reading Explained: The Malabar Exercise of Quad nations, and why it matters to India
Higher education in regional languages won’t be easy
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Use of mother tongue in teaching and associated issues Synopsis: Need for promoting the use of mother tongue in teaching at higher educational institutions and challenges associated with it. Must Read: A language ladder for an education roadblock Need The following reasons indicate that teaching in vernacular is indeed helpful and… Continue reading Higher education in regional languages won’t be easy
What happens to India’s ‘plurilateralism’ after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains India’s International Relations strategy Contents1 Context2 About the recent developments that facilitate the plurilateralism3 About India’s relations in South Asia4 What is driving India’s plurilateralism strategy?5 About the recent developments in Afghanistan6 Other challenges to India’s plurilateralism Context In his recent book titled The Indian Way, the… Continue reading What happens to India’s ‘plurilateralism’ after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
