What is the News? Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt have reached Jakarta, Indonesia to participate in Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’. What is Exercise Samudra Shakti? Exercise Samudra Shakti is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and Indonesia. Aim: To strengthen the bilateral relationship, enhance mutual understanding and interoperability in maritime operations between the two navies. … Continue reading INDIAN NAVY AND INDONESIAN NAVY PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE ‘SAMUDRA SHAKTI’
Is India nearing 100% school enrolment? Yes & No
What is the News? The Ministry of Education has recently released the United Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20 report for School Education in India. Click Here to Read about UDISE+ Report What are the key analyses from the report? Enrollment in Primary Education The total enrolment in schools has increased by 1.6% in 2019-20… Continue reading Is India nearing 100% school enrolment? Yes & No
Pandemic study reveals lack of trained health personnel
What is the News? The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) have released a report titled ‘Health Workforce in India-Why, Where and How to Invest’. What are the Key Findings of the Report? Nurse to Doctor Ratio: The nurse to doctor ratio in India is estimated to be 1.7:1. This… Continue reading Pandemic study reveals lack of trained health personnel
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #181 : RN Choubey Sir Board, Anthropology Optional, Volleyball Hobby
Board: RN Choubey Sir Background: MBBS Optional: Anthropology Hobby: Volleyball To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Welcomed me and asked me to sit. Since we are sitting at a safe distance, you can remove your mask. We are good people. This isn’t a police interrogation. If you are unable to hear… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #181 : RN Choubey Sir Board, Anthropology Optional, Volleyball Hobby
Power Finance Corp set to be India’s 11th Maharatna CPSE
What is the News? Power Finance Corp. Ltd(PFC) is set to become the 11th Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) with an inter-ministerial committee clearing the status. What is Maharatna Status? Maharatna Status was introduced for Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs) in 2010 in order to empower mega CPSEs to expand their operations and emerge as… Continue reading Power Finance Corp set to be India’s 11th Maharatna CPSE
India will resume exports of covid-19 vax from Oct to meet its commitments
What is the News? India will resume the export of COVID-19 vaccines under its ‘Vaccine Maitri’ programme to fulfil the commitment towards COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access). What is the Vaccine Maitri Programme? Vaccine Maitri Initiative was launched by the Government of India in January 2021. Purpose: It is a humanitarian initiative undertaken by India… Continue reading India will resume exports of covid-19 vax from Oct to meet its commitments
Minister of Railways launches Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
What is the News? The Minister of Railways has launched Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana. What is Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana? Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana is a skill development programme launched under the aegis of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY). Aim: To provide training skills to the youth in various trades, with a special focus on… Continue reading Minister of Railways launches Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
India scores 46th rank in the Global Innovation Index 2021
What is the News? The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2021 has been released. What is the Global Innovation Index? The Global Innovation Index is published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in partnership with the Portulans Institute and with the support of corporate network partners. Objective: The index ranks 132 world economies according to… Continue reading India scores 46th rank in the Global Innovation Index 2021
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #180 : Manoj Soni sir Board, Rajasthan Home State, Ghoomar Hobby
Board: Manoj Soni sir Home State: Rajasthan Hobby: Ghoomar To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman is it first time that you are coming to Delhi Why did you come to Delhi so early ( I came 1 month ago) What did you learn from mock interview ( My earlier answer was… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #180 : Manoj Soni sir Board, Rajasthan Home State, Ghoomar Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #179 : Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, PSIR Optional, Quizzing, e sports, technology trends Hobbies
Date of Interview: 13 September Board: Sathiyavathy Ma’am Optional: PSIR Graduation: B.Tech ECE Hobbies: Quizzing, e sports, technology trends To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairperson: What have you been doing since graduation 2017? Reason for success of byjus ( DAF) Why ed tech after ECE? Member 1 What is electronics synchronisation?… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #179 : Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, PSIR Optional, Quizzing, e sports, technology trends Hobbies
