Interview Date: 19th Feb, 9 am, 1 st person to go in Duration: 35 mins Board: BS Bassi Background: Electronics and Communication Engineering Optional: Public Administration Hobby: Cricket Chairman Why do you want to join civil services? So, you read on Quora? What was the last answer you read? What is your assessment of same… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #55] BS Bassi Board, Public Administration Optional, Cricket Hobby
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | March 9 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Subject Wise Quiz Factly [WpProQuiz 2343] 10 PM Daily IAS Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Exam
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 9, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Afghan Peace Process and India Source: The Hindu Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Synopsis: The US is set to leave Afghan as per the mandates of the Afghan Peace process. India should step up to ensure a peaceful, stable, and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 9, 2021
The Mandal case and Reservation in India – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction Supreme Court (SC) may examine the 50% reservation cap set by the Mandal case ruling of 1992(Also known as Indra Sawhney case). The decision was taken during the examination of the constitutional validity of the Maratha reservation policy of the Maharashtra government. During the hearing, the SC asked states whether they are in favour… Continue reading The Mandal case and Reservation in India – Explained, Pointwise
Parliamentary Standing Committee report on Environment Ministry
What is the news? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Forests and Climate Change chaired by a Rajya Sabha member has tabled its report. The report demands more grants to the Environment ministry. What were the key highlights of the report? On Budget allocation for Environment Ministry: In Budget 2020-21, Government has reduced the revised… Continue reading Parliamentary Standing Committee report on Environment Ministry
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 9, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Index of Economic Freedom” 2021 released What is the News? The Heritage Foundation releases The Index of Economic Freedom 2021. Key Findings of Index of Economic Freedom 2021 India ranked 121st in the index with a score of 56.5 points under the category of ‘mostly… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 9, 2021
What are “Sattras”?
What is the news? In Assam, the campaigns of political parties often include going to different Sattras to seek blessings or to glorify the teachings of Sankardeva. What are Sattras? Sattras are monastic institutions in Assam. They were created as part of the 16th century Neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement. Movements started by the Vaishnavite saint-reformer Srimanta… Continue reading What are “Sattras”?
El Salvador becomes “Malaria-free Country”
What is the news? El Salvador becomes the first Malaria-free country in Central America and the third in America. It received a Malaria-free certificate from the World Health Organization (WHO). About Malaria: Malaria is a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. It is transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Types: There… Continue reading El Salvador becomes “Malaria-free Country”
Tap Water Shortage in Schools despite “100-day special campaign”
What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources provided information that only half of the government schools and anganwadis have a tap water supply. It is despite a 100-day special campaign by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Centre’s 100-day Special Campaign: Launched by: On 2nd October 2020, the Ministry of Jal Shakti… Continue reading Tap Water Shortage in Schools despite “100-day special campaign”
PM to inaugurate “Maitri Setu Bridge”
What is the News? The Prime Minister will inaugurate the ‘Maitri Setu’ bridge between India and Bangladesh. About Maitri Setu: Constructed by: National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. Maitri Setu is a bridge between India and Bangladesh. It is a 1.9 km long bridge over the Feni River. This bridge will connect Sabroom in… Continue reading PM to inaugurate “Maitri Setu Bridge”
