Source: The post is based on the article “Railways gets on track to overhaul signage system” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways is set to introduce uniform signages at all stations across the country, ensuring a consistent and easy-to-understand system for passengers. The move is part of… Continue reading Railways gets on track to overhaul signage system
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Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The Taliban Government has recalled the current Afghan Ambassador to India and appointed a new ambassador. This has presented a complex situation for… Continue reading Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi
UNFF18: Sustainable forest management takes centre stage
Source: The post is based on the article “UNFF18: Sustainable forest management takes centre stage” published in Down To Earth on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The eighteenth session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF18) was held in New York recently. What is the United Nations Forum on Forests(UNFF)? The United… Continue reading UNFF18: Sustainable forest management takes centre stage
Eretmoptera murphyi: How the invasion of a tiny insect is altering Antarctica’s soil & its ecosystem
Source: The post is based on the article “How the invasion of a tiny insect is altering Antarctica’s soil & its ecosystem” published in Down To Earth on 16th May 2023 What is the News? According to a study by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), a tiny flightless midge (small fly) “Eretmoptera murphyi” that has… Continue reading Eretmoptera murphyi: How the invasion of a tiny insect is altering Antarctica’s soil & its ecosystem
Donanemab: The New Alzheimer’s Drug
Source: The post is based on the article “The New Alzheimer’s Drug” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? A second drug named “Donanemab” has been found effective in checking cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s disease. What is Alzheimer Disease? Click Here to read An estimate suggests that… Continue reading Donanemab: The New Alzheimer’s Drug
Reduce, Recycle and Reuse(RRR) Centres: One-stop centres for zero waste to be launched in cities
Source: The post is based on the article “One-stop centres for zero waste to be launched in cities” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The Central Government will soon launch one-stop centres called “Reduce, Recycle and Reuse” where citizens can deposit old clothes, shoes, books, toys and plastic that… Continue reading Reduce, Recycle and Reuse(RRR) Centres: One-stop centres for zero waste to be launched in cities
Planely Evident – India needs a cross-border insolvency framework soon as supply chains are global
Source: The post is based on the article “Planely Evident – India needs a cross-border insolvency framework soon as supply chains are global” published in The Times of India on 16th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About cross-border insolvency framework. News: India’s aviation industry is dependent… Continue reading Planely Evident – India needs a cross-border insolvency framework soon as supply chains are global
Palghat Gap: A break in the Western Ghats
Source: The post is based on the article “Palghat Gap: A break in the Western Ghats” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The Palghat Gap in the Western Ghats is a significant break in the mountain range, measuring about 40 km wide. What is Palghat Gap? Palghat Gap is… Continue reading Palghat Gap: A break in the Western Ghats
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 16th, 2023
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 16th, 2023
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #321 : Smita Nagaraj ma’am Board
Date of Interview: 28th April Board: Smita Nagaraj ma’am Background: Btech, MBA – nothing asked 3.5 years work ex in corporate banking- asked on my profile and work Hobbies: nothing asked To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman 1. Why cs 2. Why not politics 3. Why is india not performing… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #321 : Smita Nagaraj ma’am Board
