What is the News? The Indian Army has conducted the live fire exercises in Ladakh using tanks and helicopters. About the Exercise The exercise was conducted at a Super High Altitude Area —one higher than 15,000 feet in Ladakh. It was conducted under the aegis of the Leh-based 14 Corps. Purpose: The exercise reviewed the… Continue reading Army conducts exercise with armoured elements in Ladakh
Impact of Aerosols and Clouds on Solar Energy generation leading to financial loss
What is the News? A team of Indian and international researchers have conducted a study to understand the economic impact of aerosols, dust, and clouds on solar energy generation from the photovoltaic and rooftop solar installation. What did the study find out? Solar Energy Generation has been widely used in developing countries such as India… Continue reading Impact of Aerosols and Clouds on Solar Energy generation leading to financial loss
The ILO report and Social protection in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India is one of the largest welfare states in the world. But India, so far failed to provide social welfare to most of its vulnerable citizens. Recently, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a report titled ‘World Social Protection Report 2020–22’. The report provides a global overview of recent… Continue reading The ILO report and Social protection in India – Explained, pointwise
Footprints of 3 dinosaur species found in Thar
What is the News? A team of palaeontologists have found footprints of three different species of dinosaurs in the Thar desert of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan. What are the three different Dinosaur Species? The three species of dinosaurs include Eubrontes cf. giganteus, Eubrontes glenrosensis and Grallator tenuis. The footprints of these dinosaur species were spotted… Continue reading Footprints of 3 dinosaur species found in Thar
DCGI approves clinical trials of Biological E. Covid-19 vaccine CORBEVAX
What is the News? Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved the Phase II/III clinical trials of the CORBEVAX vaccine in children aged above 5 years. It has also received the nod for conducting Phase III trials in adults. About CORBEVAX Vaccine: CORBEVAX is an indigenously produced COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by the Indian… Continue reading DCGI approves clinical trials of Biological E. Covid-19 vaccine CORBEVAX
Experts flag diversion of fresh water from Brahmani river
What is the News? The Wildlife Society of Orissa (WSO) has expressed concern over the massive diversion of fresh water from the Brahmani river basin which could pose a grave threat to the Bhitarkanika mangroves in Odisha. About Bhitarkanika Mangroves Bhitarkanika Mangroves is a mangrove wetland in Odisha. It covers an area of 650 km… Continue reading Experts flag diversion of fresh water from Brahmani river
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #91 : Smita Nagraj Board, Rajasthan Home State
Date of Interview: 31/08/2021, Afternoon Session Board: Smita Nagraj. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman What is your current assignment in your department (Department of Post)? What is your opinion on Infosys being blamed for faults in the IT return filing website? Do you think they will be able to meet… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #91 : Smita Nagraj Board, Rajasthan Home State
India’s 1st N-missile tracking ship Dhruv to be launched on Sept 10
What is the news? National Security Advisor is expected to commission India’s first satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship Dhruv from Visakhapatnam on September 10. Introduction Dhruv is built by Hindustan Shipyard in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO). What are some key features of INS Dhruv?… Continue reading India’s 1st N-missile tracking ship Dhruv to be launched on Sept 10
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #90 : Sathiyavathy Madam Board, Chemistry Optional, Movies; Memoirs Hobby
Interview date: 24th of August Board: Sathiyavathy Madam Background: Btech – IIT Delhi Work ex: Textile Technology Optional: Chemistry Hobby: Movies; Memoirs To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman What is this name? Single name or double name? How many memoirs did you read? Tell me the name of the authors? What… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #90 : Sathiyavathy Madam Board, Chemistry Optional, Movies; Memoirs Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #89 : Sujata Mehta Ma’am Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Cooking Hobby
Board: Sujata Mehta Ma’am Experience: IRS(IT) training Hobby: Cooking Home State: Tamil Nadu To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairperson What is citizen-centric administration Rate IT dept out of 10 ( I said 10 ) What abt faceless then.. people are facing issues Asked some forms related to IT which I don’t… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #89 : Sujata Mehta Ma’am Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Cooking Hobby
