What is the news? Department of Youth Affairs of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in commemoration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava is organizing a nationwide Clean India Programme from 1st October 2021 to 31st October 2021. About the Clean India Programme The programme will be the largest cleanliness drive in the world. The… Continue reading Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur launches nationwide Clean India Programme from Prayagraj
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches a Special Campaign on disposal of pendency in Government of India during the period 2nd October to 31st October, 2021
What is the news? The government has launched a dedicated Portal and a Special Campaign for disposal of pending grievances in the Government of India during the period 2nd October to 31st October 2021. The campaign will focus on citizen-centric governance to bring “Ease of Living” for the common man. About the campaign The Special Campaign… Continue reading Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches a Special Campaign on disposal of pendency in Government of India during the period 2nd October to 31st October, 2021
PM launches Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0
What is the news? Prime Minister launched Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0. Both of them will be implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). About the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 The mission would be implemented over five years — from 2021 to 2026. The… Continue reading PM launches Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0
British-era bungalow is home to Brahmaputra heritage centre
What is the news? Vice-President has recently inaugurated the Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre in Guwahati. About the Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre The Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre has been set up in a nearly 150-year-old Scottish-type wooden bungalow after an elaborate restoration. The Centre is located in Guwahati’s Barphukanar Tila, meaning Barphukan’s Hillock. The… Continue reading British-era bungalow is home to Brahmaputra heritage centre
Gaming disorder increases during pandemic
What is the news? The pandemic spurred an increase in the use of Internet devices has resulted in an increase in gaming addiction throughout India. About the Online games and gaming addiction in India According to the All India Gaming Federation, India’s online gaming industry is expected to be worth ₹15,500 crores by 2023. A… Continue reading Gaming disorder increases during pandemic
Digital health mission in a click? Not yet
Synopsis: Experts have stated that though ABDM is a step in the right direction, India needs a commensurate push towards establishing a robust infrastructure that’ll be required for its success. What are some issues with the pilot? Public health experts are not very confident about the pilot that was run in six Union territories as… Continue reading Digital health mission in a click? Not yet
Eye on China, India looks to step up engagement with Indian Ocean
What is the news? Recently, India held a special training course for 6 Indian Ocean countries Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. What was the course about? The course includes modules on India’s polity, foreign policy, contemporary maritime issues, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, international framework under UNCLOS, multilateral and economic diplomacy, diplomatic… Continue reading Eye on China, India looks to step up engagement with Indian Ocean
History Quiz: Medieval History: Early Medieval developments in India | 4 October 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.
Acing the Prelims Examination – 19 Suggestions for the nervous times!
Next Sunday Next to next Sunday, at this time, we will be done with the GS and CSAT Paper. Our Prelims preparation and exam cycle will come to an end. And at about 5PM on Sunday, June 5, the outcome of almost a year of hard work will be sealed. This sounds frightening at first.… Continue reading Acing the Prelims Examination – 19 Suggestions for the nervous times!
Download EPIC! August 2021
Click Here to Download – EPIC! Magazine for August 2021 Dear Forumites, The 16th edition of EPIC magazine comes when the Civil Services Preliminary Examination,2021 is just a week away. In this scenario, the EPIC team has tried to bring you the most relevant content to give you an edge in the preparation. This edition… Continue reading Download EPIC! August 2021
