Interview Date: 30 to 35 minutes Board: BS Bassi Background: Mechanical Engineer Optional: History Extra currier: NSS Home State: Maharashtra Board was cordial Chairman What is the process cost? How many cars in the world No electrical vehicles say there is growth of 30% annual and electric vehicles are 25 million. Member 1 So long… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #72]: BS Bassi Board, Maharashtra Home State, History Optional
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | March 15 2021
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 15, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Aims and Objectives of “Quad Summit” Source: Click here Syllabus: GS-3 Synopsis: The Quad Summit held recently. This summit was important for all member countries due to various reasons. Introduction The virtual summit brought leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue together.… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 15, 2021
Afghan Peace Process and India – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The Afghan peace process aims at ending the ongoing civil war between the Taliban and the Afghanistan government. The US administration has proposed a new peace plan to the Afghan government and the Taliban. This Peace Plan might be helpful to curtail violence and bring lasting peace to Afghanistan. Background of the Afghan peace… Continue reading Afghan Peace Process and India – Explained, Pointwise
Growth plan for Agriculture sector in India
Source- The Indian Express Syllabus – GS 3 – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. Synopsis- Indian agriculture sector needs infrastructure investment, linking FPO’s with the market and a diversified… Continue reading Growth plan for Agriculture sector in India
What is “Adenovirus”?
What is the News? AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, produced from harmless adenovirus have low efficacy. On the other hand, Pfizer and Moderna vaccines which are produced from mRNAs have higher efficacy. About Adenovirus: Adenoviruses are common viruses that cause a range of illnesses. They can cause cold-like symptoms, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhoea… Continue reading What is “Adenovirus”?
Update on “National Population Register(NPR)”
What is the news? The Central Government may allow the residents to fill the National Population Register(NPR) form on their own, through the online mode. About National Population Register(NPR) 2021 Process: During NPR 2021, the Centre may allow residents to fill NPR forms on their own through the online mode. This will be conducted a… Continue reading Update on “National Population Register(NPR)”
“Martian blueberries” find a parallel in India
What is the News? According to Researchers from Planetary Sciences Division of Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad the Blueberries in India and “Martian Blueberries” share similar characteristics. What are Martian Blueberries? Martian blueberries are small spherical haematites. The Mars rover “Opportunity” discovered them in 2004 on the planet Mars. What are these Martian blueberries made up… Continue reading “Martian blueberries” find a parallel in India
Centre reconstitutes “Committee on Saraswati river”
What is the news? The Central Government reconstitutes an advisory committee for studying the mythical Saraswati river for the next two years. The earlier panel’s term ended in 2019. About the Advisory Committee on Saraswati River: The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) had first set up the Advisory Committee for the Study of the River Saraswati… Continue reading Centre reconstitutes “Committee on Saraswati river”
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 15, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Power Minister Launches “Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certifications Scheme” What is the news? Minister for Power launches the “Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certifications Programme” for the Brick manufacturing Sector. About Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certification Programme: Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) is a certification scheme. It aims to recognise burnt… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 15, 2021
