United Nations SDSN publishes “World Happiness Report 2021”

What is the News? World Happiness Report 2021 has been released. The report evaluated levels of happiness by accounting factors such as GDP, social support, personal freedom, and levels of corruption in each nation.  About The World Happiness Report: The World Happiness Report is an annual report published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions… Continue reading United Nations SDSN publishes “World Happiness Report 2021”

The emerging “Helium” crisis in India

Contents1 What is the News?2 About Helium:3 Applications of Helium:4 Helium Exporting Countries:5 India’s Helium Imports: What is the News? India imports the majority of helium for its domestic needs. However, the U.S appears to cut off exports of helium from 2021. Hence, the Indian industry may have to find an alternative. About Helium: Helium… Continue reading The emerging “Helium” crisis in India

Turkey withdraws from “Istanbul Convention”

What is the News? Turkey withdraws from the Istanbul Convention to combat violence against women. About Istanbul Convention: Firstly, Istanbul Convention is also called the Council of Europe Convention. It aims towards preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. Secondly, Adoption: The Council of Europe Committee of Ministers adopted the convention in 2011.… Continue reading Turkey withdraws from “Istanbul Convention”

“House Sparrow” population is increasing in India

Contents1 What is the News?2 About House Sparrow:3 Characteristics of House Sparrow:4 Habitat of House Sparrow:5 Protection:6 House Sparrow Conservation Initiatives: What is the News? House Sparrow population was on the decline in cities, for decades. But now, as per Nature Forever Society (NFS) president, due to the citizen-led movements across various states, their population… Continue reading “House Sparrow” population is increasing in India

[UPSC Interview Transcript #92]: RN. Choubey Board, Delhi Home State, PSIR Optional, Painting Hobby

Interview Date: 28 Feb – Forenoon (6th to go, afternoon session candidates started coming in while I was still waiting) Board : R N Choubey Sir Home State: Delhi Optional: PSIR Employee: Software engineer in Cisco Hobby: Painting Chairman ( Briefed me on the interview process ) So, are you still working for Cisco? So,… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #92]: RN. Choubey Board, Delhi Home State, PSIR Optional, Painting Hobby

[Downloads] 7PM Compilation -March, 2021 – 1st and 2nd week

Good afternoon everyone.We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month  of March 2021 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [1st to 15th  march, 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis… Continue reading [Downloads] 7PM Compilation -March, 2021 – 1st and 2nd week

Bengali Literature Optional UPSC Syllabus

Bengali Optional-UPSC Syllabus PAPER -I History of Language and Literature. [Answers must be written in Bengali] Section A: Topics from the History of Bangla language 1. The chronological track from Proto Indo-European to Bangla (Family tree with branches and approximate dates). 2. Historical stages of Bangla (Old, Middle, New) and their linguistic features. 3. Dialects… Continue reading Bengali Literature Optional UPSC Syllabus

[UPSC Interview Transcript #91]: Bhonsle Board, Madhya Pradesh Home State, Music Hobby

Contributed by ForumIAS community member 4th to go 12:07 pm. Board: Bhonsle Sir Home State: Madhya Pradesh Hobby: Music Chairman Sir paused looked at me for a sec and asked me to come in. I greeted all. Then Chairman Sir said I will ask you very difficult questions that you will not be able to… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #91]: Bhonsle Board, Madhya Pradesh Home State, Music Hobby

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