Miscellaneous Quiz: Revision | 5 September 2021

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.

[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #94 : Dr TCA Anant sir Board, Bihar Home State, PSIR  Optional

Date of Interview:- 1st September Board: Dr TCA Anant sir Background: BA(H) Political Science from Delhi University Home State: Bihar Work ex: few internships Optional: PSIR To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman In lighter tone, while reading DAF:- You are from original Pusa(Bihar), not duplicate pusa (of Delhi).. You graduated in… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #94 : Dr TCA Anant sir Board, Bihar Home State, PSIR  Optional

[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #93 : TCA Anant sir Board, Electrical Engineering, Playing Hockey Hobby

Board: TCA Anant Job: Railway probationer (Electrical Engineering) Hobby: Playing hockey To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman What is the meaning of your name? Where did you go for student exchange programme? (DAF related) What is Avanti Fellows? (DAF related) What is your current job? Member 1 Should we increase passenger… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #93 : TCA Anant sir Board, Electrical Engineering, Playing Hockey Hobby

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – September 4th, 2021

Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – September 4th, 2021

Delhi government shouldn’t congratulate itself on CCTV coverage

Synopsis: Rather than deterring crime, the surveillance projects compromise women’s safety and the liberties of all citizens. Introduction Recently the Delhi government has reported that Delhi beat cities like Shanghai, New York and London with the most CCTV cameras per square mile across the world. The government has also mentioned that Delhi has 1,826 CCTVs… Continue reading Delhi government shouldn’t congratulate itself on CCTV coverage

From Four to 500: How citizens joined naturally to save nature in Kharghar

Synopsis: A small group of dedicated volunteers has managed to save Khargar wetlands. Where is Kharghar wetland located? It lies within Navi Mumbai. It is home to multiple species with natural environments like hills, green mangroves and lush grasslands. Why this wetland was in danger? Kharghar lakes were in danger of being encroached on and… Continue reading From Four to 500: How citizens joined naturally to save nature in Kharghar

What ails India’s coronavirus genome sequencing system

  Synopsis: Sequencing and analysis of the novel coronavirus, a crucial step in infection containment strategy, declined sharply in India, even as cases of the resultant disease continued to rise.   Contents1 Introduction2 How new guidelines hampered the process of sequencing and analysis of the novel coronavirus? 3 What is the WHO’s recommendation in this regard? 4 What issues and… Continue reading What ails India’s coronavirus genome sequencing system

Why a Caste Census is needed-and why it may not see light of the day

Synopsis: Although caste-based census would provide up-to-date data to calibrate reservation, it also threatens social justice as it can roll back the discrimination regime. Introduction Recently, the Indian Parliament passed the 127th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2021. It overrides the Supreme Court’s (SC) interpretation of the 102nd Constitutional Amendment. SC judgment in the Maratha case had… Continue reading Why a Caste Census is needed-and why it may not see light of the day

Govt-industry talks on proposed FTAs with EU-Australia at premature stage

Synopsis: FTAs are important for boosting exports and India should try to take a step in the right direction by signing mini trade deals. Introduction According to sources from Industries, discussions with the government regarding proposed trade deals with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Kingdom (UK) have already kicked off. India hopes… Continue reading Govt-industry talks on proposed FTAs with EU-Australia at premature stage

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