Synopsis- Need transparency and timely data sharing to build public trust in the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Introduction- Major European countries, including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain have halted the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. This is followed by the warnings of harmful blood clots in some recipients. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the… Continue reading Public trust is key to successful vaccination programmes
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Flaws in New AICTE rules
Synopsis: The new AICTE rules allow non-Physics and Non-Maths students to pursue engineering. It will impact students’ prospects in education. Background Recently, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) brought changes to the entry-level qualification for undergraduate engineering programmes. According to the new changes, students who haven’t studied either physics or mathematics (or both)… Continue reading Flaws in New AICTE rules
Why Nationalisation of Banks was a Right Step?
Synopsis: Privatisation of PSBs will not be a solution for India’s banking sector distresses. The Nationalisation of Banks proved to be fruitful at the time of need. But now, it requires reforms and not privatization. Introduction The Union government announced that they want to privatize the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in the recent budget. The… Continue reading Why Nationalisation of Banks was a Right Step?
Flaws in design of lateral entry policy
Synopsis: The government has approved the policy of lateral entry in civil services. However, it has some flaws over entry requirements, job assignments, number of personnel, and training. This calls for reforming the policy for lateral entrants. Background: The government has often complained about the problems associated with the permanent structure of bureaucracy. Recently, the… Continue reading Flaws in design of lateral entry policy
Expectations from U.S-China Alaska meet
Synopsis: The world leaders are looking at the U.S-China Alaska meet as a starting point to restore normalcy between the two countries. Moreover, their relationship reached has its lowest level since the Nixon era. It is primarily due to rising assertiveness and mistrust between the countries. Background: Recently, the US held meetings with South Korea… Continue reading Expectations from U.S-China Alaska meet
[UPSC Interview Transcript #85]: Smita Nagraj Board, Public Administration Optional, Telecom Technologies Hobby
Interview date: 28 Feb afternoon Duration: 20-25 mins duration Board: Smita Nagraj Optional: Public administration Hobby: Telecom Technologies Employee: Business analyst in IT sectors telecom domain Chairman you’re working in your company since long, is it from starting or joined later? What have been your experience there? Why want to join here? Why is the… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #85]: Smita Nagraj Board, Public Administration Optional, Telecom Technologies Hobby
[UPSC Interview Transcript #84]: RN Choubey Board, Delhi Home State, Cricket, Diary Writing Hobbies
Interview Date: 28 Feb, Board: RN Choubey Home State: Delhi Chemistry Hons Hobbies: Cricket, Diary writing Chairperson What is trade deficit Current status Cryptocurrency Can I buy potato with bitcoins( no sir but u can buy products from international commerce sites which accept when asked where I can use?) Member 1 How will u motivate… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #84]: RN Choubey Board, Delhi Home State, Cricket, Diary Writing Hobbies
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | March 19 2021
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 19, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Expectations from U.S-China Alaska meet2 Flaws in design of lateral entry policy3 Why Nationalisation of Banks was a Right Step?4 Flaws in New AICTE rules5 Public trust is key to successful vaccination programmes Expectations from U.S-China Alaska meet Source: The… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 19, 2021
Electoral Bond and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About the recent case3 What are Electoral Bonds?3.1 Eligibility criteria for receiving and donating funds4 Functioning of the Electoral Bond Scheme5 Need for Electoral Bonds6 Challenges with Electoral Bonds7 Suggestions to improve the political funding Introduction Recently the Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea to stay the fresh sale of Electoral Bonds.… Continue reading Electoral Bond and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise
