What is the News? The Supreme Court has approved the use of an electronic system named FASTER (Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records) for the transmission of e-authenticated copies of orders. What is a FASTER System? FASTER is a system by which crucial decisions including orders on bail and stay of arrest can be… Continue reading SC introduces FASTER system to send records
Three IITs among world’s top 200 in QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
What is the News? The QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022 has been released. About QS Graduate Employability Rankings QS Graduate Employability Rankings is released by global higher education analysts Quacquarelli Symonds(QS). Purpose: It is an innovative exercise designed to provide the world’s students with a unique tool by which they can compare university performance in… Continue reading Three IITs among world’s top 200 in QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #248 : RN Choubey Board, Kerala Home State, Geography Optional, Reading, Travelling, Watching Hobbies
Board: RN Choubey Background: English Literature Optional: Geography Home State: Kerala Worked: Linguistics; High Court of Kerala Hobbies: Reading, Travelling, Watching shows on OTT platforms; To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Global warming is a myth. Do you agree or disagree. Justify. How many ice ages have Earth gone through? How is… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #248 : RN Choubey Board, Kerala Home State, Geography Optional, Reading, Travelling, Watching Hobbies
Supreme Court move to set up a panel to probe Pegasus is a vital and welcome step
What is the News? The Supreme Court has observed orally that it will set up a technical expert committee to inquire into the Pegasus snooping matter and pass an interim order next week. Background A collaborative journalism enterprise reported by The Wire in India has revealed that pegasus spyware developed by Israeli firm NSO Group… Continue reading Supreme Court move to set up a panel to probe Pegasus is a vital and welcome step
₹7,523-cr. order for Arjun Mk-1A tanks
What is the News? The Ministry of Defence(MoD) has placed an order with Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Chennai for the supply of 118 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) Arjun Mk-1A for the Indian Army. What is Arjun Mk-1A? The development of Arjun Tank was started by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in the late… Continue reading ₹7,523-cr. order for Arjun Mk-1A tanks
Now, insulin can be kept without refrigeration
What is the News? A team of scientists from Kolkata have developed a “thermostable” variety of insulin named “Insulock” which eliminates the need to keep it refrigerated. What is Insulin? Insulin is a hormone that helps control the body’s blood sugar level and metabolism — the process that turns the food you eat into energy.… Continue reading Now, insulin can be kept without refrigeration
Government e Marketplace bags prestigious CIPS Award
What is the News? Government e-Marketplace (GeM) was announced as the winner in the “Best Use of Digital Technology” category at the CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021 (CIPS Awards). What is CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021? CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021 is given by the London based Chartered Institute of Procurement &… Continue reading Government e Marketplace bags prestigious CIPS Award
Key trial of 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V in October
What is the News? India is set to conduct the first user trial of Agni-V Missile. What is Agni-V? Agni-V is a nuclear-capable InterContinental Ballistic Missile(ICBM). The missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). What are the key Features of Agni-V missiles? Expected Range: The… Continue reading Key trial of 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V in October
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #247 : RN Choubey Board, Jharkhand Home State, Weightloss, strength Training, and investment planning Hobbies
Board: RN Choubey Sir Home State: Jharkhand Background: B.tech (Production Engg) Hobbies: Weightloss, strength Training, and investment planning IRTS To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Give intro detailing about study and work ex 2. GST a threat to Fiscal federalism (2 connected question) Your weakness What you have done to overcome…… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #247 : RN Choubey Board, Jharkhand Home State, Weightloss, strength Training, and investment planning Hobbies
India’s consumer map is rapidly being redrawn by major trends
Synopsis: Companies must adapt to a market of rising incomes, digital innovations, new consumers and altered consumption curves. Introduction Pandemic shocks and aftershocks make the immediate economic outlook more uncertain. However, prospects for India’s consumption remain robust as incomes are projected to rise and millions more will experience growth in their spending power. Which factors… Continue reading India’s consumer map is rapidly being redrawn by major trends
