SC Ruling on State Election Commission: Explained, Pointwise

Introduction Recently, the Supreme Court held that State Election Commissions(SECs) should have independent State Election Commissioners. Further, the judgement mentioned, a Bureaucrat holding government office should not be appointed as State Election Commissioner. This article will explain two things: a) the reasons behind the judgement; b) issues faced by the State Election Commissions in India.… Continue reading SC Ruling on State Election Commission: Explained, Pointwise

“Vacancies in Central institutions” for higher education

What is the News? The Union Education Minister informed the Lok Sabha about the vacancies in the faculty positions of Central institutions for higher education. He mentioned, there is a higher vacancy in the seats reserved for OBCs, Scheduled Castes, and Tribes. What are the Vacancies in Central institutions of higher education? More than half… Continue reading “Vacancies in Central institutions” for higher education

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 16, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “SIPRI Report” – India Remains the 2nd Largest Arms Importer What is the news? Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI) releases a report titled “Trends in International Arms Transfers Report”. The report presents global trends in arms exports and arms imports. What are… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 16, 2021

National Institutes of Food Technology Bill, 2019

Introduced: Rajya Sabha (13th Feb 2019) Passed: Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. About National Institutes of Food Technology Bill, 2019 Ministry: Food Processing Industries What does the bill provide? The bill declares two institutes of food technology, entrepreneurship, and management as institutions of national importance. These are: National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management,… Continue reading National Institutes of Food Technology Bill, 2019

Government launches “Mera Ration Mobile App”

What is the News? The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution launched the ‘Mera Ration’ mobile app. About Mera Ration Mobile app: Mera Ration Mobile app will facilitate the ‘One Nation-One Ration Card’ system. It aims to help those ration cardholders who move to new areas for livelihoods. Developed by: Government of India… Continue reading Government launches “Mera Ration Mobile App”

KVIC launches “Project REHAB”

What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has launched a unique project called Project REHAB (Reducing Elephant – Human Attacks using Bees). About Project REHAB: Under this project, bee boxes would get used as a fence to prevent the attack of elephants. Aim: The aim is to create “bee-fences” to mitigate human– elephant… Continue reading KVIC launches “Project REHAB”

Petition in SC for Protection of “Great Indian Bustard”

What is the News? The Supreme Court gave several suggestions to protect the Great Indian Bustard in Gujarat and Rajasthan. What was the case? A petition has been filed in the SC regarding the deaths of the Great Indian bustard (GIB). The deaths happened due to a collision with high voltage power lines. The petitioner… Continue reading Petition in SC for Protection of “Great Indian Bustard”

“SIPRI Report” – India Remains the 2nd Largest Arms Importer

What is the news? Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI) released a report titled “Trends in International Arms Transfers Report”. It presents global trends in arms exports and imports. What are the key findings of the SIPRI report? SIPRI Report on India: Second Largest Arms Importer: India remains the second largest arms importer… Continue reading “SIPRI Report” – India Remains the 2nd Largest Arms Importer

[UPSC Interview Transcript #74]: Ajit Bhonsle Board, Delhi Home State, Sociology Optional

Interview Date: 24 Feb 2020 Board: Ajit Bhonsle Background: B.Tech in electronics and communication Optional: Sociology Home State: Delhi Firmware engineer ( Past experience) Chairman Made me comfortable by reading out my DAF and appreciating various things I have done in life. You are from Delhi. Recently Delhi elections happened. I happen to watch a… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #74]: Ajit Bhonsle Board, Delhi Home State, Sociology Optional

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