Recently, the SC passed a judgment regarding the reservation of Bills by the Governor – laying down a specific timeframe within which the Governor & the President have to act. The issue becomes important particularly in the wake of the ongoing tussle between the Governor of the State of TN & the State Government. Table… Continue reading Role of Governor
[Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – April 2025 – 1st week
Dear Friends, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the month of April 2025 – First week. We have made several improvements in our compilations structure, to make them more user-friendly and easy to use. Give your feedback on the same and provide suggestions in the comment box, if you want any further… Continue reading [Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – April 2025 – 1st week
Carbon Tax
News: India and 62 other countries voted in favour of the world’s first-ever global carbon tax imposed on the shipping industry by the United Nations’ shipping agency. Carbon Tax. About Carbon Tax A carbon tax is a type of penalty that businesses must pay for excessive greenhouse gas emissions. The tax is usually levied per… Continue reading Carbon Tax
Beijing India Report 2024
News: The Beijing India Report, 2024 was submitted on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995), highlighting the achievements and future course to be taken by India to achieve gender equality. Beijing India Report 2024. About Beijing India Report 2024 It is a bilateral analysis conducted by Chinese think tanks,… Continue reading Beijing India Report 2024
BatEchoMon
News: India’s first automated bat monitoring and detection system BatEchoMon launched marking a new chapter in bat research. About Bat Echolocation Monitoring (BatEchoMon) It is India’s first automated bat monitoring system. It is an autonomous system capable of detecting and analysing bat calls in real-time. It is programmed to activate automatically at sunset, when bats… Continue reading BatEchoMon
Mk-II (A) Laser- Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system (Sahastra Shakti)
News: India has successfully conducted its first trial of a high-powered laser weapon, MK-II(A), using directed energy to neutralise an aerial target. Mk-II (A) Laser- Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system (Sahastra Shakti). About Mk-II (A) Laser- Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system (Sahastra Shakti) It is an indigenously designed and developed 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system that… Continue reading Mk-II (A) Laser- Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system (Sahastra Shakti)
Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’
News: DRDO conducts successful Release Trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ from Su-30 MKI aircraft. About Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ It is a 1,000 kg class glide bomb. Developed by: DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad and Armament Research and Development Establishment with the support of development-cum-production partners — Adani Defence Systems and Technologies, Bharat Forge… Continue reading Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’
Ramgarh Lake
News: The Ramgarh Dam near Jaipur, which once served as a crucial source of water for the Rajasthan capital, is currently undergoing a survey to identify and remove encroachments and obstructions in its catchment area. Ramgarh Lake. About Ramgarh Lake It is a man-made water body located near Jamwa Ramgarh, approximately 30 kilometers from Jaipur… Continue reading Ramgarh Lake
Phawngpui National Park
News: Recently, forest fires had erupted in several parts of Mizoram’s Phawngpui National Park. About Phawngpui National Park It is located in Mizoram. It is named after Phawngpui Mountain, the highest peak in Mizoram, and is also popularly known as Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park. The Kolodyne River marks the eastern boundary of the park.… Continue reading Phawngpui National Park
UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #63: Lt. Gen Raj Sukhla Sir Board, Economics Optional, IIT Bombay
Date of Interview: 04/04/2025 Board: Lt. Gen Raj Sukhla Sir Optional: Economics Background: IIT Bombay (Electrical Engineering) DAF Keywords: IIT Bombay (Electrical Engineering), MA Economics, Hobby Sharemarket, Working in Audit Department, Posted in Goa, Voluntary activity Beach Cleaning, Birthplace Khajuraho To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2024, visit this page Chairman Are you working somewhere? (Yes… Continue reading UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #63: Lt. Gen Raj Sukhla Sir Board, Economics Optional, IIT Bombay
