Source: TOI Relevance: To understand the issue of Delhi’s statehood. Synopsis: Full statehood remains a dream for residents, both in Indian and US national capitals US and India both are reluctant to allow residents of their capitals full statehood. Both territories enjoy lesser power than the states Contents1 Status of Washington DC2 What is the… Continue reading Capital Disadvantages: Delhi & Washington DC
Why the post-pandemic school is an opportunity to reinvent learning?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Importance of student-friendly learning Synopsis: The classroom must be centred on joyful and creative learning. It should join the dots between children’s lives and education. Contents1 Introduction2 Concept of Santiniketan School3 In the words of Amartya Sen:4 Karnataka model5 Way Forward Introduction Education is not a race. It is a child’s journey… Continue reading Why the post-pandemic school is an opportunity to reinvent learning?
Why the citizens’ assembly is an idea whose time has come
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the idea of democracy and citizen assembly Synopsis: Democratic exercise has been reduced to periodic elections. It is time that we think of innovative solutions like Citizen’s assemblies. Contents1 Introduction:2 How can the right to information and protest help in this?3 What needs to be done to access “the missing… Continue reading Why the citizens’ assembly is an idea whose time has come
Finding a healthy way to cook
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the issue of Environment and misery of women Synopsis: This article highlights the problem of women using firewood based stoves/ chulhas in many poor households. Contents1 Introduction2 Ill Effects of Chulhas3 Problems with the existing scheme4 Way Forward Introduction There is a need to introduce more alternative sources of energy… Continue reading Finding a healthy way to cook
[Download pdf] Interview Transcripts Compilation | CSE 2020 | Part 1
Dear Friends, As you all know, that Civil Service interviews for 2020 are ongoing, at present. We are posting the compilation of Interview transcripts of Civil Services Exam 2020. Click on the following link to download the compilation. UPSC Civil Services Interview Transcript compilation, 2020 Part 1 Importance of interview transcripts? Interview transcripts are useful… Continue reading [Download pdf] Interview Transcripts Compilation | CSE 2020 | Part 1
Implications of Cheap Sugar in India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 A colonial link to cheap sugar in India 3 Implications of high sugar intake4 Why does India continue to encourage the production of cheap sugar despite its enormous health cost?5 Measures to limit sugar intake through processed foods5.1 1. FoP mean front-of-the-pack (FoP) labeling5.2 2. Sugar tax on soft drinks6 Suggestions Introduction India is… Continue reading Implications of Cheap Sugar in India – Explained, Pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #28 : TCA Anant sir Board, PSIR Optional, BTech in IT
Interview Date: 20-aug,21 Board: TCA Anant sir board Optional: PSIR Education: Btech in IT Chairman What your company do What was your role What u have been doing after college What u did for social service after college. Member 1 Cloud computing Big data Block chain explain How will you prevent data on cloud from… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #28 : TCA Anant sir Board, PSIR Optional, BTech in IT
Indian scientists discover new algae
Source: Tribune Contents1 What is the News?2 About Acetabularia jalakanyakae:3 Key Features:4 About Algae: What is the News? Scientists from the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda have discovered a new species of marine green algae from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The green seaweed is named Acetabularia jalakanyakae. About Acetabularia jalakanyakae: Acetabularia jalakanyakae is a bright green… Continue reading Indian scientists discover new algae
E-tailers can’t store your card data, says RBI
Source: TOI What is the News? Reserve Bank of India is all set to implement its revised set of guidelines on the card data storage policy from January 2022. RBI’s Guidelines on Card Data Storage Policy: As per the guidelines, Payment Aggregators(PAs), Payment Gateways and online merchants shall not store card credentials of customers in… Continue reading E-tailers can’t store your card data, says RBI
Russian stealth frigates to come in 2023
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 About Krivak Class Stealth Frigates:3 India-Russia Deal for new Krivak Class Stealth Frigates:4 Key Features of Krivak Class Stealth Frigates: What is the News? The first of the two additional Krivak class stealth frigates being built by Russia is expected to be delivered to India in the… Continue reading Russian stealth frigates to come in 2023
