Interview Date: 18th Feb- Forenoon Duration: 30 mins Board: TCA Anant Background: Civil Engineering (BIT Mesra) Optional: Sociology Employee: Amazon Home State: Uttar Pradesh Chairman Reading from DAF, you graduated in 2015, what have you been doing since then? What was your role in Amazon? What is the public perception of Amazon and e-commerce in… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #33] :TCA Anant Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Sociology Optional
Sri Lanka looking for Indian Support ahead “46th Session of UNHRC”
What is the News? 46th session of the UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council) will start next week. Sri Lanka has officially sought India’s support for its nation’s rights and accountability record. About past UNHRC resolution In 2015, UNHRC had adopted a resolution on accountability for the alleged human rights violations during the Sri Lankan… Continue reading Sri Lanka looking for Indian Support ahead “46th Session of UNHRC”
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 20, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles Prime Minister launches “Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme” in Assam Govt releases new “Public Sector Enterprise Policy” Elephants died of Haemorrhagic Septicaemia(HS) in Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary Labour Ministry launches Software Applications for five All India Surveys What is “Extinction Rebellion”? Indian IT workers… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 20, 2021
What is “Extinction Rebellion”?
What is the News? Delhi Police have named environmental activists Disha Ravi, Nikita Jacob, and Shantanu Muluk, in its report. These activists were volunteers of the “Extinction Rebellion” movement. It seeks to call attention to the climate change emergency. Extinction Rebellion It was launched in the United Kingdom in 2018 as a response to a… Continue reading What is “Extinction Rebellion”?
Indian IT workers to benefit from “U.S. immigration Act”
What is the News? The United States(US) administration has introduced the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 in Congress. If passed, this act will benefit thousands of Indian IT professionals in America. Key Provisions of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 It proposes to eliminate the per-country cap for employment-based green cards. It proposes a pathway… Continue reading Indian IT workers to benefit from “U.S. immigration Act”
Labour Ministry launches Software Applications for five All India Surveys
What is the news? Union Minister for Labour has launched Software Applications and instruction manuals with questionnaires for five All India Surveys. The Labour Bureau is conducting these surveys. The Bureau is an attached office of the Ministry of Labour & Employment. About All India Surveys? The five All India Surveys, which are being undertaken by… Continue reading Labour Ministry launches Software Applications for five All India Surveys
Elephants died of Haemorrhagic Septicaemia(HS) in Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary
What is the News? 6 elephants died of Haemorrhagic Septicaemia(HS) in Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is located in Odisha’s Kalahandi district. Haemorrhagic septicaemia(HS) It is a contagious bacterial disease caused by the bacteria Pasteurella multocida. In this disease, the respiratory tract and lungs of the animals are affected, leading to severe pneumonia. Vulnerable Group:… Continue reading Elephants died of Haemorrhagic Septicaemia(HS) in Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary
Govt releases new “Public Sector Enterprise Policy”
What is the news? The Government of India has released a new ‘Public Sector Enterprise Policy’. About ‘Public Sector Enterprise Policy’: The policy classifies public sector commercial enterprises into the strategic and non-strategic sector: Strategic Sector: There would be a maximum of four public sector companies in strategic sectors. State-owned firms in other segments would… Continue reading Govt releases new “Public Sector Enterprise Policy”
Prime Minister launches “Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme” in Assam
What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched multiple initiatives in Assam. It includes the Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme and the 2 bridges across the Brahmaputra. Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme: Aim: It will provide seamless connectivity to the Eastern parts of India. It includes various development activities for the people living around River Brahmaputra and River Barak. Key… Continue reading Prime Minister launches “Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme” in Assam
[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – February, 2021 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of February, 2021 – First week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of February, 2021 – First week About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focussed on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – February, 2021 – 1st week
