“World Air Quality Report, 2020” Released

What is the News? IQ Air, a Swiss air quality technology company released a report titled “World Air Quality Report, 2020”. About World Air Quality Report: World Air Quality is an annual report. The report is based on PM2.5 data from 106 countries based on data from ground-based monitoring stations. The report is handled by… Continue reading “World Air Quality Report, 2020” Released

[UPSC Interview Transcript #77]: Manoj Soni Board, Telangana Home State, Anthropology Optional, listening and singing Telugu folk songs Hobbies

Board: Mr. Manoj Soni Background: Electrical and electronics engineering Optional: Anthropology Home State: Telangana Sports: Kabaddi Extra activities: Conducted blood Hobbies: listening and singing Telugu folk songs Chairman What is the most interesting thing happened in your life recently. What has driven you to take up blood donation camps? why do u like to listen… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #77]: Manoj Soni Board, Telangana Home State, Anthropology Optional, listening and singing Telugu folk songs Hobbies

Supreme Court’s Judgment on State Election Commission

Synopsis – The Supreme Court in its recent judgment ruled that government officials cannot be appointed as State Election Commissioner (SEC). Introduction- 25 years have passed since local governance was introduced in India by the 73rd and 74th Constitution Amendments. However, there is very little and actual progress in this direction. There is inadequate devolution… Continue reading Supreme Court’s Judgment on State Election Commission

Why Taxes on Fuel may increase in the future?

Synopsis:  Due to economic pressure, the center and states may increase taxation on fuel. Contents1 The disparity between the taxation powers of the centre and states2 Fiscal Independence of states further reduced after GST3 Why fuel tax will be increasing?4 Impacts of rising in fuel prices: The disparity between the taxation powers of the centre… Continue reading Why Taxes on Fuel may increase in the future?

Government should initiate steps to make Agriculture remunerative

Synopsis: Government should avoid handing over India’s agriculture to agribusiness companies. Instead, it should take steps to make agriculture remunerative. Contents1 Development of Agriculture during the green revolution period2 What are the reasons for India’s deep agrarian crisis?3 Will the new farm laws address these problems?4 What needs to be done? Development of Agriculture during… Continue reading Government should initiate steps to make Agriculture remunerative

Highlights of the Quad Summit

Synopsis: The maiden (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue)  Quad Summit witnessed declaration of a joint statement by four leaders along with a common article in the Washington post. It is a step which is expected to yield positive outcomes in the Asian Geopolitics and the Indo Pacific region. Background: The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 triggered cooperation… Continue reading Highlights of the Quad Summit

[UPSC Interview Transcript #76]: Sathiyavathy Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Blogging,

Interview Date: 27 Feb 2020 Board: Sathiyavathy Ma’am Background: IIT-KGP Dual Degree Mech Engg. Optional: Mechanical Engineering Home State:  Uttar Pradesh Employee: ONGC Hobbies: Blogging, Evening Running Chairman Is it your pic? Readout aloud my DAF Learnings taken out of Germany, Japan, Hong Kong experiences (from DAF) Bullet train feasibility in India Difference of bullet… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #76]: Sathiyavathy Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Blogging,

[UPSC Interview Transcript #75]: Manoj Soni Board, Jharkhand Home State, Philosophy Optional

Interview Date: 28th Feb, morning session Board: Manoj Soni Optional: Philosophy Background: Mechanical Engineering Home State: Jharkhand Already in service: CSE 2018 _135_IPS Chairman Hello Alok, so are you in training or leave? So, are you not satisfied with IPS? Career progression, dynamism, groundwork, scope, are bookish terms, tell me something that is real? And… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #75]: Manoj Soni Board, Jharkhand Home State, Philosophy Optional

10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | March 16 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 2358] 10 PM Daily IAS Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Exam

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