What is the News? A coalition of environmental groups, community leaders, academics and businesses in the USA have filed a petition seeking the removal of sunscreen products containing what they call “the Toxic 3 Os.” What are Toxic 3 Os? Toxic 3 Os are three chemicals namely Oxybenzone, Octinoxate and Octocrylene. These chemicals are active… Continue reading US activists, politicians demand FDA reclassify ‘Toxic 3 Os’ used in sunscreen
Israeli firm unveils armed robot to patrol volatile borders
What is the News? Israel Aerospace Industries has launched a remote-controlled armed robot named “REX MKII”. About REX MKII REX MKII is a remote-controlled armed robot that can patrol battle zones, track infiltrators and open fire. It is operated by an electronic tablet and can be equipped with two machine guns, cameras and sensors.… Continue reading Israeli firm unveils armed robot to patrol volatile borders
The legacy of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh, and his contribution to the building of AMU
What is the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University in Aligarh, UP. About Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh: Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh was born in 1886. He was a freedom fighter, social reformer and an internationalist. What are the contributions Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh? He gave… Continue reading The legacy of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh, and his contribution to the building of AMU
Centre urges Indian companies to join “Leadership Group for Industry Transition”
What is the News? The Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has urged Indian companies to join the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) Initiative. About Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) Launched by: Government of Sweden and India at the UN Climate Action Summit in 2019 with the support from World Economic Forum.… Continue reading Centre urges Indian companies to join “Leadership Group for Industry Transition”
Pandemic blues: Lower court pendency at record 4cr now
What is the News? The Pendency of cases in lower courts has crossed the four-crore mark for the first time. Pendency of Cases in Judiciary The total pending cases in district and subordinate courts stands at above 4 crores currently. But, it was 3.2 crores at the start of the Covid pandemic in March 2020. … Continue reading Pandemic blues: Lower court pendency at record 4cr now
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #156 : Dr. Manoj Soni Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Sociology Optional
Board: Dr. MANOJ SONI Optional: sociology Home State: Tamil Nadu To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this pagesociology Chairman asked me to sit. Then verified my photo. How is weather in chennai? This is not usually rain season right. I mentioned reverse monsoon in the latter part of the year. He said climat change… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #156 : Dr. Manoj Soni Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Sociology Optional
Food Systems Summit: ‘Supports to farmers keeping the world away from SDGs and the Paris Agreement’
What is the news? On September 14, three UN agencies — Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) — released A multi-billion-dollar opportunity: Repurposing agricultural support to transform food systems report. About the report The report analysed countries’ support to farmers and the consequent adverse impacts on food prices,… Continue reading Food Systems Summit: ‘Supports to farmers keeping the world away from SDGs and the Paris Agreement’
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #155 : Dr. Manoj Soni Board, Kerala Home State, Anthropology Optional
Board: Dr. Manoj Soni Graduation: B Tech Agricultural Engineering Optional: Anthropology Home State: Kerala To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Is your name a Malayalam word? What it means? Topic of essay I wrote in arts festival (daf) Introduce yourself in Hindi by focussing on your personality Project your personality traits… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #155 : Dr. Manoj Soni Board, Kerala Home State, Anthropology Optional
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #154 : Ajit Marshal Bhonsle Board, Uttarakhand Home State, PSIR Optional, badminton, football, Travelling Hobbies
Board: Ajit Marshal Bhonsle sir Background: B.tech CSE, Optional: PSIR Home State: Uttarakhand Hobbies: Badminton, football, Travelling, To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Meaning of name Origin story of name Synonyms of name Ind Afghan recent CIA NSA talks Pakistan is a winner? Member 1 aspirational districts prog? What is it?… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #154 : Ajit Marshal Bhonsle Board, Uttarakhand Home State, PSIR Optional, badminton, football, Travelling Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #153 : RN Choubey sir Board, Commerce and Accountancy Optional
Date of Interview: 9/9/2021 Board: RN Choubey sir Optional: Commerce and Accountancy To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Introduce your academic background and work experience7 What police reforms have been taken and what more needs to be taken Member 1 Tell me about commercial laws of the country Why Businessmen protested… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #153 : RN Choubey sir Board, Commerce and Accountancy Optional
