[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #80 : Sathiyavathy Madam Board, Msc. Economics, Flipkart Employee, Badminton Hobby

Date of Interview: 25th Aug, 21 Background: Civil Engineering + Msc. Economics Board: Sathiyavathy Madam Work ex: Flipkart Hobby: Badminton To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairperson Since you play badminton, tell me why did PV Sindhu lose in semifinal Asked about the draft eCommerce consumer protection regulations and a few follow-up… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #80 : Sathiyavathy Madam Board, Msc. Economics, Flipkart Employee, Badminton Hobby

10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | 2 September 2021

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We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – September 2nd, 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 2nd, 2021

Integrity of insolvency processes: A tough ask

Source: This post is based on the article “Integrity of insolvency processes: A tough ask” published in Live Mint on 2nd September 2021. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Relevance:  Role of Insolvency bankruptcy code in maintaining the health of financial institutions. Synopsis: Issues hampering the… Continue reading Integrity of insolvency processes: A tough ask

Missing the woods: 18% of India’s 2,603 tree species threatened with extinction

Source: This post is based on the article “Missing the woods: 18% of India’s 2,603 tree species threatened with extinction“ published in Down to Earth on 2nd September 2021. What is the news? According to the State of the World’s Trees report, released by London-based Botanic Gardens Conservation International, some 469 of India’s 2,603 tree… Continue reading Missing the woods: 18% of India’s 2,603 tree species threatened with extinction

UN: Weather disasters soar in numbers, cost, but deaths fall

Source: This post is based on the article “UN: Weather disasters soar in numbers, cost, but deaths fall” published in The Indian Express on 1st Sep 2021. What is the news? As per World Meteorological Organization (WMO)’s report, weather disasters are striking the world four to five times more often and causing seven times more damage… Continue reading UN: Weather disasters soar in numbers, cost, but deaths fall

Effectiveness of vaccines

Source: This post is based on the article “Effectiveness of vaccines” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2021. What is the News? According to a study, natural infection confers stronger immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 virus than even full vaccination.  Background Natural Immunity following a virus infection lasts longer is already well known. For Example, People… Continue reading Effectiveness of vaccines

[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #79 : Smita Nagraj Board, Haryana Home State, Anthropology Optional

Date of Interview: 31Aug,21 afternoon Board: Smita Nagraj Optional: Anthropology Background: NIT KKR ECE Home State: Haryana Working in Income Tax, Intellectual property Research To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairperson Looking at my daf and asked you are working in Income Tax? What is the most painful memory regarding working in… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #79 : Smita Nagraj Board, Haryana Home State, Anthropology Optional

Our banks are mispricing capital and this is simply unsustainable

Source: This post is based on the article “Our banks are mispricing capital and this is simply unsustainable” published in Live Mint on 2nd September 2021.  Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy Relevance: Monetary policy and Economic stability  Synopsis: Below-cost lending in India could have economic repercussions beyond the financial burden imposed on bank shareholders. Background We have a situation in India today where… Continue reading Our banks are mispricing capital and this is simply unsustainable

Gauging household income key for microfinance clients

Source: This post is based on the article “Gauging household income key for microfinance clients” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2021. Syllabus: GS3– Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development Relevance: Credit growth, Micro-Finance Synopsis: An accurate assessment of household-level incomes would avoid instances of over-indebtedness and ensure the long-term stability of the ecosystem. Contents1 Introduction2 What… Continue reading Gauging household income key for microfinance clients

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