Source: Indian Express and The Hindu What is the News? India and Maldives have signed a pact for the construction of a $500 million Greater Male Connectivity Project. About Greater Male Connectivity Project: Greater Male Connectivity Project is the largest ever infrastructure project in the Maldives. The project involves the construction of a 6.74-km-long bridge… Continue reading What signing of the $500m India-Maldives mega-infra project means
NITI Aayog Releases North Eastern Region District SDG Index and Dashboard
Source: PIB (Article 1 and Article 2) What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the first edition of the North Eastern Region District SDG Index and Dashboard 2021–22. About North Eastern Region District SDG Index: Developed by: NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). The index has… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases North Eastern Region District SDG Index and Dashboard
Government of India launches the e-Shram Portal
Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister for Labour and Employment has formally launched the e-Shram portal. About e-Shram portal: e-Shram portal has been developed for creating a National Database of the Unorganized Workers(NDUW). Key Objective: To implement social security schemes for the unorganized workers. Key Features of the Portal: There are no income… Continue reading Government of India launches the e-Shram Portal
[Yojana August Summary] Probity in Governance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE ← Introduction Ethics and probity form the cornerstone of the public administration system. In today’s world, governments are playing an active role in the socio-economic development of the country. This makes the role of the government functionaries more challenging, as they are both the facilitators and enforcers of the law and rules. However,… Continue reading [Yojana August Summary] Probity in Governance – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #43 : Manoj Soni Board, Jharkhand Home State, PSIR Optional, Football, Weight Training Hobbies
Date of Interview: 24.08.2021 Board: Manoj Soni Sir Optional: PSIR Education: BIT MESRA, TISS HRM, Home State: Jharkhand (Currently in WB) Hobbies: Football, Weight Training, Chairman So young man, how is life? How is the weather in Kolkata? A lot has been going around in the realm of football, can you elaborate on few recent… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #43 : Manoj Soni Board, Jharkhand Home State, PSIR Optional, Football, Weight Training Hobbies
Organic and conservation farming boost multifunctionality of ecosystems: Study
Source: Down to Earth What is the news? A recent study has found that the organic and conservation farming has the potential to boost multiple functions of an ecosystem. About the study: The study assessed the overall performance of important cropping systems in Europe within adapted ecosystem services and using the ecosystem multifunctionality (the ability of… Continue reading Organic and conservation farming boost multifunctionality of ecosystems: Study
Smog control: Another symbol over substance
Source: Livemint What is the news? Earlier this week, Delhi installed Anti-smog tower in the city to purify the polluted air in the city. The step has received both positive and negative responses. There are concerns surrounding the Anti-smog tower as an effective tool to address the air pollution. Must read: Delhi’s New Smog Tower:… Continue reading Smog control: Another symbol over substance
The world may soon get a vaccine against Chikungunya
Source: Down to Earth What is the news? A multi-country Phase II / III clinical trial of a vaccine led by the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) in partnership with Bharat Biotech International Ltd (BBIL) has begun in Costa Rica. It is funded by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) with support from the Ind-CEPI… Continue reading The world may soon get a vaccine against Chikungunya
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #42 : Sathiyavathy Board, Jharkhand Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, IRS Service
Board: Sathiyavathy Ma’am Education: Mech Engg IITD Optional: Mech Engg Service: IRS (IT) work-ex: axis bank, Home State: Jharkhand Chairperson read my daf aloud Which IRS batch. Currently in service or eol What do yo do in video/image editing (DAF) What was the recent issue in Axis Bank? Ma’am confused it with yes bank issue… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #42 : Sathiyavathy Board, Jharkhand Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, IRS Service
Government prepares plan to hive off surplus land of PSUs (On NMP project)
Source: The Hindu, TOI What is the news? After unveiling the Rs 6-lakh-crore asset monetization program, the government has accelerated efforts to separate surplus land. The government will soon seek Cabinet approval for setting up a specialized entity (special purpose vehicle, or SPV) to undertake such transactions for state-run companies, ministries and departments. The entity… Continue reading Government prepares plan to hive off surplus land of PSUs (On NMP project)
