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Centre, States outline plans to stem pollution
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What was discussed at the meeting?4 Measures that will be taken by States What is the News? The Union Environment Ministry has convened a meeting with representatives from Delhi and neighbouring States that see pollution levels soar during winter. Background Delhi and other neighbouring States see pollution levels rise… Continue reading Centre, States outline plans to stem pollution
SC introduces FASTER system to send records
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a FASTER System?3 What is the significance of the FASTER system?4 What is the progress on the implementation of the FASTER System? What is the News? The Supreme Court has approved the use of an electronic system named FASTER (Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records) for the… Continue reading SC introduces FASTER system to send records
Three IITs among world’s top 200 in QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
Contents1 What is the News?2 About QS Graduate Employability Rankings3 What are the key takeaways?3.1 Rankings Related to India3.2 Topped by What is the News? The QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022 has been released. About QS Graduate Employability Rankings QS Graduate Employability Rankings is released by global higher education analysts Quacquarelli Symonds(QS). Purpose: It is… Continue reading Three IITs among world’s top 200 in QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #248 : RN Choubey Board, Kerala Home State, Geography Optional, Reading, Travelling, Watching Hobbies
Board: RN Choubey Background: English Literature Optional: Geography Home State: Kerala Worked: Linguistics; High Court of Kerala Hobbies: Reading, Travelling, Watching shows on OTT platforms; To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Global warming is a myth. Do you agree or disagree. Justify. How many ice ages have Earth gone through? How is… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #248 : RN Choubey Board, Kerala Home State, Geography Optional, Reading, Travelling, Watching Hobbies
Supreme Court move to set up a panel to probe Pegasus is a vital and welcome step
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What was the Supreme Court response to this?4 Significance of this judgement What is the News? The Supreme Court has observed orally that it will set up a technical expert committee to inquire into the Pegasus snooping matter and pass an interim order next week. Background A collaborative journalism… Continue reading Supreme Court move to set up a panel to probe Pegasus is a vital and welcome step
₹7,523-cr. order for Arjun Mk-1A tanks
What is the News? The Ministry of Defence(MoD) has placed an order with Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Chennai for the supply of 118 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) Arjun Mk-1A for the Indian Army. What is Arjun Mk-1A? The development of Arjun Tank was started by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in the late… Continue reading ₹7,523-cr. order for Arjun Mk-1A tanks
Now, insulin can be kept without refrigeration
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Insulin?3 What is Insulin Injection used for? 4 What have the scientists developed? What is the News? A team of scientists from Kolkata have developed a “thermostable” variety of insulin named “Insulock” which eliminates the need to keep it refrigerated. What is Insulin? Insulin is a hormone that helps… Continue reading Now, insulin can be kept without refrigeration
Government e Marketplace bags prestigious CIPS Award
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021?3 What is the Government e-Marketplace?4 What are the recent updates on GeM? What is the News? Government e-Marketplace (GeM) was announced as the winner in the “Best Use of Digital Technology” category at the CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021 (CIPS Awards).… Continue reading Government e Marketplace bags prestigious CIPS Award
Key trial of 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V in October
What is the News? India is set to conduct the first user trial of Agni-V Missile. What is Agni-V? Agni-V is a nuclear-capable InterContinental Ballistic Missile(ICBM). The missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). What are the key Features of Agni-V missiles? Expected Range: The… Continue reading Key trial of 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V in October
