Date of Interview: 01/09/21 Board: M. Sathiyavathy ma’am Background: Mechanical engineering Optional: Geography Hobbies: astronomy, meditation To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman What is Mr. Freshers’ title? How do you practice your hobby? Which food help in reducing anaemia? Member 1 Wha is CDS? Do you think India needed one? In… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #92 : Sathiyavathy Board, Geography Optional, astronomy, meditation Hobbies
India and US sign Project Agreement for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is this project about?3 Why this move is considered significant?4 What is Defence Technology & Trade Initiative (DTTI)? What is the news? Recently, India & the US signed the Project Agreement (PA) for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV). What is this project about? This is a project is signed… Continue reading India and US sign Project Agreement for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Explained: How the Supreme Court judges are appointed
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the age criteria for Judges?3 What is the selection process for HC judges?4 What is the number of women judges? What is the news? Recently, the appointment of 9 judges takes the Supreme Court (SC) strength to 33, of whom 4 are women. What are the age criteria… Continue reading Explained: How the Supreme Court judges are appointed
Govt sets exports target for textile industry at $100 bn, up from $33 bn
What is the News? The Union Minister for Textiles has asked the textile industry to set an aim to increase textiles exports three times from the present export value of $33 billion to $100 billion of textiles exports. India’s Textile and Apparel Industry: India is among the world’s largest producers of Textiles and Apparel. The… Continue reading Govt sets exports target for textile industry at $100 bn, up from $33 bn
Scientists develop bio-methanation technology for integrated treatment of sewage, organic solid waste
What is the News? Indian Scientists have developed a high rate biomethanation technology for the integrated treatment of sewage and organic solid waste. What is Biomethanation Technology? Biomethanation is a process by which organic material is microbiologically converted under anaerobic conditions to biogas. About High Rate Biomethanation Technology: High Rate Biomethanation Technology has been developed… Continue reading Scientists develop bio-methanation technology for integrated treatment of sewage, organic solid waste
Hansa New Generation (NG) aircraft, designed and developed by CSIR-NAL, successfully make its maiden flight
What is the News? Hansa New Generation (NG) aircraft has successfully made its maiden flight from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) airport. About Hansa New Generation(NG) aircraft: Hansa New Generation(NG) aircraft is an upgraded version of the two-seater Hansa trainer aircraft. Designed by: National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore Features: The unique features of Hansa-NG are Glass… Continue reading Hansa New Generation (NG) aircraft, designed and developed by CSIR-NAL, successfully make its maiden flight
Indian Railways rolls out Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) over 156 Health facilities across Indian Railways
What is the News? Indian Railways has rolled out the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) over 156 Health facilities across Indian Railways. About Hospital Management Information System(HMIS) Objective: HMIS is an initiative of Indian Railways to bring the entire Railway Health System on a single architecture to provide faster, seamless and hassle free healthcare. Implemented… Continue reading Indian Railways rolls out Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) over 156 Health facilities across Indian Railways
Union Minister launches “AYUSH AAPKE DWAR” Campaign at Ayush Ministry
What is the News? Union Minister for Ayush has launched the “AYUSH AAPKE DWAR” campaign from more than 45 locations across the country. About AYUSH AAPKE DWAR campaign: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Ayush Aim: To distribute medicinal plant saplings to 75 lakh households across the country in one year. The medicinal plants include Tejpatta, Stevia,… Continue reading Union Minister launches “AYUSH AAPKE DWAR” Campaign at Ayush Ministry
Army conducts exercise with armoured elements in Ladakh
What is the News? The Indian Army has conducted the live fire exercises in Ladakh using tanks and helicopters. About the Exercise The exercise was conducted at a Super High Altitude Area —one higher than 15,000 feet in Ladakh. It was conducted under the aegis of the Leh-based 14 Corps. Purpose: The exercise reviewed the… Continue reading Army conducts exercise with armoured elements in Ladakh
Impact of Aerosols and Clouds on Solar Energy generation leading to financial loss
What is the News? A team of Indian and international researchers have conducted a study to understand the economic impact of aerosols, dust, and clouds on solar energy generation from the photovoltaic and rooftop solar installation. What did the study find out? Solar Energy Generation has been widely used in developing countries such as India… Continue reading Impact of Aerosols and Clouds on Solar Energy generation leading to financial loss
