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Why Cherrapunji is receiving low rainfall?

What is the News? According to a study, Mawsynram(Meghalaya) become the wettest place in the World. It has replaced Cherrapunji(Meghalaya) from the top spot. Mawsynram receives over 10,000 MM of rain in a year. About the study: The study looked at the rainfall pattern of the past 119 years (period of 1901–2019). It found a… Continue reading Why Cherrapunji is receiving low rainfall?

[UPSC Interview Transcript #40] :Smita Nagraj Ma’am Board, Assam Home State, PSIR Optional, Technical blog writing, Walking every day Hobbies

Interview Date: 21th February 2020, Afternoon session Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Background: B.Tech(IT) Assam University, Silchar Employee: Huawei technology in Bangalore Optional: PSIR Home State: Assam Hobbies: technical blog writing, Walking every day Chairman What are you doing currently? How is your working experience in Huawei? Why Huawei is in news? Why so many allegations? What… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #40] :Smita Nagraj Ma’am Board, Assam Home State, PSIR Optional, Technical blog writing, Walking every day Hobbies

Why Complete Elimination Strategy of COVID virus is not feasible?

Synopsis: The empirical evidence shows that the idea of the complete elimination of COVID viruses in a selected few countries is not feasible. Rather, it will only increase the socioeconomic disparities thereby making the goal of elimination infeasible. Background A recent article published in The Lancet has advocated for “elimination strategy”, it is also known… Continue reading Why Complete Elimination Strategy of COVID virus is not feasible?

‘Weakness of Indian state’ in elimination of poverty

Synopsis: The pandemic has exposed the weakness of the Indian state in fulfilling the needs of the poor. This calls for a change in the current approach to eradicate the miseries faced by the poor. Background: Two books have tried to explain the shortcomings of the Indian state in meeting the aspirations of the poor. … Continue reading ‘Weakness of Indian state’ in elimination of poverty

Overexpansion of IITs will reduce its standards

Synopsis: The recent decision by UGC to allow IITs to open branches abroad will jeopardize the Institution’s brand. This overexpansion of IITs will reduce their quality. Background The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are India’s premier institutes with world-class quality standards. They are among few Indian higher education institutions that perform well in the global rankings.… Continue reading Overexpansion of IITs will reduce its standards

A tussle between Australia and Facebook over News Charges

Synopsis: Recently, a clash erupted between the Australian government and Facebook. The big Techs in Australia are opposing the Fee to media companies for using their content. Background Recently, the Australian government has proposed the ‘News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code Bill 2020’. The bill aims to make Google and Facebook pay to… Continue reading A tussle between Australia and Facebook over News Charges

[UPSC Interview Transcript #39] :PK Joshi Board, Bihar Home State, Geography Optional, Basketball Hobby

Duration: 30 mins Board: PK Joshi Background: NIT Jamshedpur Home State: Bihar Employee: Decision Scientist in Mu Sigma, Bengaluru for almost 2 years Optional: Geography Hobby: Basketball Brief assessment: Extremely cordial board. I have heard negative reviews about the Board but I’d like to humbly disagree with those reviews. My experience suggests otherwise. Chairman You did… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #39] :PK Joshi Board, Bihar Home State, Geography Optional, Basketball Hobby

[UPSC Interview Transcript #38] :P.K Joshi Board, Karnataka Home State, Sociology Optional, Watching Movies Hobby

Interview Date: 19/02/2020 Afternoon Session Board: Prof. P.K Joshi Background: Engineering Employee: Commercial Tax Dept. Home State: Karnataka Optional: Sociology Hobby: Watching Movies Chairman You have completed your Engineering in 2014 and working in Commercial Tax Dept, GoK. Tell me about the nature of your work. How your Engineering knowledge is helping in your present… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #38] :P.K Joshi Board, Karnataka Home State, Sociology Optional, Watching Movies Hobby

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