News: The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment provided updated information on PM-DAKSH implementation, outcomes, and its merger with PMKVY. About Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH) PM-DAKSH is a National Action Plan for skilling marginalized persons, including SCs, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs, and sanitation workers such as waste pickers. Objective:… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH)
Rare Earth Corridors
News: The Union Budget 2026–27 announced Dedicated Rare Earth Corridors to complement the REPM scheme and strengthen domestic rare earth capabilities. About Rare Earth Corridors Rare Earth Corridors are integrated, state-anchored industrial value chains linking mining, processing, research, and manufacturing of rare earths. Target States: The Dedicated Rare Earth Corridors will be established in the… Continue reading Rare Earth Corridors
Commission for Social Development (CSocD)
News: India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive social development at the 64th Session of the Commission for Social Development, held with participation of over 100 UN member states. About Commission for Social Development (CSocD) The Commission for Social Development is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC). It advises the… Continue reading Commission for Social Development (CSocD)
Bharat-VISTAAR
News: The Union budget proposes ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’(Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) and the ICAR package on agricultural practices with AI systems. About Bharat-VISTAAR Bharat-VISTAAR stands for Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources. It is a multilingual, AI-powered digital platform designed specifically to support Indian farmers. Core Objective: To improve farm productivity, enhance decision-making,… Continue reading Bharat-VISTAAR
Death Penalty in India – Explained Pointwise
According to an annual statistics report on death penalties in India (Published by Square Circle Clinic – a criminal justice initiative at the NALSAR University) the SC has not confirmed a single death penalty in the past 3 years. Table of Content What are the findings of the Report? What is the Judicial view on… Continue reading Death Penalty in India – Explained Pointwise
Central Zoo Authority
News: Recently, Central Zoo Authority celebrated its 34th Foundation Day at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi. About Central Zoo Authority Nodal Ministry: It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Established in: It was established in 1992 under the Wildlife Protection Act,1972. Objective: To complement and strengthen the… Continue reading Central Zoo Authority
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #131: Sanjay Verma Board, PSIR Optional, Bihar Home State
Date of Interview: 13th Jan Afternoon (last one to go) Board: Sanjay Verma Sir Optional: PSIR Home State: Bihar Duration – 30 Mins DAF keyword – Patna, Roorkee, IIT Roorkee, Civil Engineering, PSIR, Secretary @NSS(SBA), Thriller movies and web series, Painting To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman 1.Kaafi lamba wait krna… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #131: Sanjay Verma Board, PSIR Optional, Bihar Home State
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #130: Sujata Chaturvedi Board, Mathematics Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State
Date of Interview: 14th Jan Afternoon (last one to go) Board: Sujata Chaturvedi Ma’am Optional: Mathematics Home State: Uttar Pradesh Duration – 28 Mins DAF keyword – IIT Roorkee, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Mechanical engineering, Mathematics optional, Software Engineer, AI, Space debris, Co-founder podcasting club, YouTube and Mentorship, Cricket ( Nothing was asked from this )… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #130: Sujata Chaturvedi Board, Mathematics Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #129: Sanjay Verma Board, PSIR Optional, Rajasthan Home State, Cricket Hobby
Date of Interview: 15th January Board: Sanjay Verma sir Optional: PSIR Home State: Rajasthan Hobby: Cricket (I was the first person to go,no time to be nervous) Key DAF Details – IIT Delhi, Civil Engineering, PSIR, Rajasthan, Cricket, Photo-reference pencil sketching To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman You do photo reference… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #129: Sanjay Verma Board, PSIR Optional, Rajasthan Home State, Cricket Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #128: Anuradha Prasad Board, Anthropology Optional, Rajasthan Home State,
Date of Interview: 15th Janurary Board: Anuradha Prasad Mam Optional: Anthropology Home State: Rajasthan Hobby: Reading Forenoon sesison DAF keywords: Chemical Enigneering, IIT Bombay, Anthropology, Sustainability Strategy, Decarbonisaiton Pathway, Startups and Entrepreneruship, Data Scientist, AI, EBSB Institute Coordinator, (Rajasthan, Reading as hooby- not asked) note: apart from defense- everything else in from my DAF- 95%… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #128: Anuradha Prasad Board, Anthropology Optional, Rajasthan Home State,
