Date of Interview: 24/08/21 Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas sir Background: E&Tc Engg, Optional: PSIR Home State: Uttarakhand, Lucknow(Birthplace) Chairman asked to keep mask down & Faceshield on convince me as your friend to visit Lucknow: started formally but sir insisted to convince as a friend new emigration bill(had no idea about it:he said no issues… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #53 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, PSIR Optional, Uttarakhand Home State
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #52 : R.N Choubey Board, Kerala Home State, Geography Optional
Date of Interview: 23rd August, AN Board: R.N Choubey Optional: Geography Graduation: BTech Electronics and Communication. Home State: Kerala Chairman Asked to remove my mask and to place it on the table. Didn’t wear faceshield either. Chairman made me comfortable at first Tell us about your education and job background? You might have heard about… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #52 : R.N Choubey Board, Kerala Home State, Geography Optional
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | August 28 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 – August 28th, 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 – August 28th, 2021
International Vaccine Institute and Bharat Biotech launch Phase II and III trials for chikungunya vaccine
Source: Indian Express What is the news? A multi-country Phase II / III clinical trial of a vaccine led by the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) in partnership with Bharat Biotech International Ltd (BBIL) has begun in Costa Rica. Read more: World may soon get a vaccine against Chikungunya What is Chikungunya? It is a viral disease transmitted… Continue reading International Vaccine Institute and Bharat Biotech launch Phase II and III trials for chikungunya vaccine
No realistic plan of reducing import dependence in edible oils is possible without recognising the role of oil palm
Source: Indian express Contents1 What is the news?2 Features of Oil Palm3 Concern4 Way forward What is the news? Recently, the Government of India launched National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm. The scheme aims at increasing the total area under oil palm from the current 3.5 lakh hectares (lh) to 10 lh by 2025-26. Must… Continue reading No realistic plan of reducing import dependence in edible oils is possible without recognising the role of oil palm
Facial recognition spreads, concern over absence of data protection law
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Regarding Facial Recognition technology Synopsis: The greater rush for the use of FRT systems has raised various concerns, despite the strength of justification. Let’s have a brief look into the debate. Context Facial recognition technology (FRT) software systems are being installed at some of India’s busiest airports and train stations. The… Continue reading Facial recognition spreads, concern over absence of data protection law
Explained: Haryana’s changes to land law; why they have been criticised
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand land policies of Haryana Synopsis: The recent land acquisition bill passed by Haryana Government is being termed as “anti-farmer” which will promote “crony capitalism”. Contents1 Context:2 Provisions of the bill3 Impact of the bill:4 Why the bill is being opposed?5 Haryana Governments Stand6 Conclusion: Context: Recently, Haryana government passed the… Continue reading Explained: Haryana’s changes to land law; why they have been criticised
Why agrarian reforms should go beyond meeting demands of the agitating farmers
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the land reforms Synopsis: The land reforms of 50’s and 60’s have been inadequate in addressing the inequity in land ownership. Thus, new agricultural reforms should be targeted on land reforms. Contents1 Introduction2 About Agriculture:3 However, India witnesses persistent poverty in rural India. This can be seen as:4 Land reforms… Continue reading Why agrarian reforms should go beyond meeting demands of the agitating farmers
Asset monetisation — execution is the key
Source: Business Standard, The Hindu1, The Hindu 2 Relevance: Mobilization of resources Synopsis: Challenges in implementing the National Monetisation Pipeline Project and suggestions for better implementation. Contents1 Background2 Rationale behind Asset Monetization3 Issues and Challenges4 Suggestions Background Read more: National Monetisation pipeline (NMP) project – Explained Privatisation vs Monetisation Privatisation takes the government out of… Continue reading Asset monetisation — execution is the key
