What is the News? Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network along with the Australian government has released a report titled “Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2020”. Purpose of the Report: To highlight the main trends and recommendations to inform decision-making and strengthen ambition for the protection of coral reef ecosystems. Key Highlights from the… Continue reading The world’s coral reefs have suffered terribly in 30 years, but are resilient: Study
‘Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana’ extended upto June 2022
What is the News? The Government of India has decided to extend the “Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana” till 30th June 2022. About Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana was launched in 2018. It is being implemented by the Employees State Insurance(ESI) Corporation. The scheme is a welfare measure for Insured… Continue reading ‘Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana’ extended upto June 2022
‘No new coal plants needed to meet 2030 demand’
What is the News? According to a report prepared by EMBER, an independent British energy think-tank in collaboration with Bangalore-based Climate Risk Horizons, India does not require additional new coal capacity to meet expected demand growth by the financial year 2030. Key Findings of the report India does not require additional new coal capacity to… Continue reading ‘No new coal plants needed to meet 2030 demand’
Scientists peek into the Sun by estimating magnetic fields using radio observations
What is the News? Indian scientists along with international collaborators have measured the magnetic field of an eruption from the Sun’s atmosphere offering a rare peek to the interior of the Sun. About the Study Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) studied the weak thermal radio emission associated with the erupted plasma for… Continue reading Scientists peek into the Sun by estimating magnetic fields using radio observations
Software to help paramilitary forces in transparent postings
What is the News? The Central paramilitary forces are all set to soon implement a software-based rotational transfer policy between the hard and soft posting of their personnel. What is Software Based Rotational Transfer Policy? In 2019, the Ministry of Home Affairs had asked the Central paramilitary forces to implement the software-based rotational transfer policy… Continue reading Software to help paramilitary forces in transparent postings
Union Education Minister releases India Rankings 2021
What is the News? The Ministry of Education has released the sixth edition of the India Rankings 2021 instituted by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). About National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Launched by: The National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF) was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Education. Objective: To rank higher educational institutions in… Continue reading Union Education Minister releases India Rankings 2021
Centre Revises “Transport and Marketing Assistance” (TMA) scheme for Specified Agriculture Products’
What is the News? The Centre has revised the “Transport and Marketing Assistance” (TMA) scheme for Specified Agriculture Products’. About Transport and Marketing Assistance(TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products Scheme Launched by: Ministry of Commerce & Industry in 2019. The objective of the Scheme: The scheme aims to provide assistance for the international component of freight… Continue reading Centre Revises “Transport and Marketing Assistance” (TMA) scheme for Specified Agriculture Products’
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #137 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Telangana Home State, Carnatic Music Hobby
Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas Profile: Chemical Engg BIT Mesra+ MBA, IIM Indore Hobbies: Carnatic Music Home State: Telangana Work Ex: Deloitte To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman You have two names-what do people address you as? You are still working? Why would you quit a high paying job and company known… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #137 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Telangana Home State, Carnatic Music Hobby
If inflation remains elevated, Monetary Policy Committee could lose credibility. This must be avoided
What is the news? RBI Governor has expressed optimism over the state of the economy. Speaking at an event organized by The Indian Express and the Financial Times, he noted that the economy will witness a sequential improvement in the second quarter of this year. What does the recent GDP data indicate? Recently released GDP… Continue reading If inflation remains elevated, Monetary Policy Committee could lose credibility. This must be avoided
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #136 : Smita Nagraj Ma’am Board, Kerala Home State, Travel Photography, Listening to Carnatic & Tamil Music Hobbies
Date of Interview: 03-Sept-2021 Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Background: B.TECH CS Home State: Kerala Hobbies: Travel Photography, Listening to Carnatic & Tamil Music To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Why Tamil Music? A: Mam… it’s very romantic. Romantic? A: Explained about Ilayaraja & AR Rahmans compositions . Why Carnatic? A: 2018… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #136 : Smita Nagraj Ma’am Board, Kerala Home State, Travel Photography, Listening to Carnatic & Tamil Music Hobbies
