News: On May 13, the government effectively banned the export of wheat. Why were wheat exports banned? On May 4, the government revised down its wheat production estimates from 111.32 million tonnes (MT) to 105 MT for the crop year ending June. – 18 MT of wheat were procured till May 14 of the ongoing… Continue reading Boon to ban: How the wheat export story changed in two months
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Technological advancement often has a sting in its tail
Context: In his book Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari made the somewhat controversial statement that human beings have been domesticated by wheat. In other words, every science-driven improvement in agriculture has come at a price. How science has enabled humankind to overcome many of the challenges we face as a species? Having learnt farming or how… Continue reading Technological advancement often has a sting in its tail
On sedition, the Supreme Court has aligned itself with the collective conscience of India
News: The Supreme Court’s seminal intervention in a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of section 124A of the Indian Penal Code is a watershed moment in the progressive expansion of human rights jurisprudence. The SC directed the Union government and the states to refrain from using the law of sedition. In addition, the… Continue reading On sedition, the Supreme Court has aligned itself with the collective conscience of India
On Gyanvapi Mosque, we are debating the wrong question
Context: Recently, the Varanasi court ordered a video survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque. The implied intention was to find out whether the fundamental claim of the petitioners that the mosque has been built by destroying or appropriating a temple is correct or not. This issue here is not about secularism or that of minority rights.… Continue reading On Gyanvapi Mosque, we are debating the wrong question
Improving cold chain systems
News: The pandemic showed us that there were weak links in the supply chain, especially in the cold chain. This means that vaccines alone do not save lives. It requires a strong service delivery network, What are the factors that can lead us to a sustainable vaccination programme? A key factor is cold chain management… Continue reading Improving cold chain systems
A concerted effort in re-imagining museums
News: On the occasion of International Museum Day on May 18, the Ministry of Culture allowed free of cost admissions to all museums which are under its ambit for a week. Advantages of making free admission into the museums This will make our art and culture accessible to all and also provides an opportunity to… Continue reading A concerted effort in re-imagining museums
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #189 : M. Sathiyavathy Board, Zoology Optional, singing, Hobby
Date of Interview: 2nd may afternoon 1st to go Board: M. Sathiyavathy OPTIONAL: Zoology Background: Calcutta University HOBBIES: Singing Tagore songs, Diploma in Classical music, Tagore songs , Fine arts To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page YOUR EXPERIENCE IN INTERVIEW-very cordial board, very positive environment even in waiting room, all my nervousness… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #189 : M. Sathiyavathy Board, Zoology Optional, singing, Hobby
[Yojana May Summary] Sustainable Economic Growth – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Climate change has emerged as the major challenge on the developmental aspect. It negatively impacts every process of growth. As part of the efforts to achieve environmentally sustainable economic growth, the Governments must be committed to reducing the effects of climate change. Countries of South Asia are particularly vulnerable to changes… Continue reading [Yojana May Summary] Sustainable Economic Growth – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #188 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, public administration Optional, cricket Hobby
Date of Interview: May 2 April , forenoon session Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas sir Optional: public administration Background: BCom Hons College– srcc Hobbies: kinesics, cricket Experience- pleasant . Board members coordinated and helped me to arrive at answers. Very cooperative people. Duration: 28-30 minutes To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman how… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #188 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, public administration Optional, cricket Hobby
Important Environmental Initiatives – International and Domestic | Current Affairs Compilation for Prelims 2022 | Part -2
Dear Friends, This post is a part of our current affairs series for the UPSC IAS Prelims 2022. In this post, we have covered the all Important Environmental initiatives in news. This post covers the current affairs of September 2021, October 2021, and April 2022 months. To Read Other Current Affairs Compilations for Prelims 2022–… Continue reading Important Environmental Initiatives – International and Domestic | Current Affairs Compilation for Prelims 2022 | Part -2
