Centre told to frame policy for menstrual hygiene in schools

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre told to frame policy for menstrual hygiene in schools” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why is there inadequate Menstrual Hygiene?3 What are the impacts of Inadequate Menstrual Hygiene?4 What are the steps that should be taken to promote… Continue reading Centre told to frame policy for menstrual hygiene in schools

President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga

Source: The post is based on the article “President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The President of India took part in Gaj Utsav at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam to mark 30 years of Project Elephant.… Continue reading President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga

Copernicus programme: Month of climate contradictions: Contrasts noted worldwide in March 2023, finds Copernicus

Source: The post is based on the article “Month of climate contradictions: Contrasts noted worldwide in March 2023, finds Copernicus” published in Down To Earth on 11th April 2023 What is the News? According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), March 2023 saw variations on several meteorological fronts. Copernicus programme found that the world… Continue reading Copernicus programme: Month of climate contradictions: Contrasts noted worldwide in March 2023, finds Copernicus

How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?

Source: The post is based on the article “How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About Wheat Cultivation in India3 Will the rain affect wheat yields?4 What are agri experts saying on this? What is the News? The unusual rise… Continue reading How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?

How short-beaked echidnas beat the heat

Source: The post is based on the article “How short-beaked echidnas beat the heat” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Short-beaked echidnas?3 What is the unique method used by Short-beaked echidnas to bear the soaring heat?4 What are the mechanisms used by other animals to stay… Continue reading How short-beaked echidnas beat the heat

A greener way to die: How human composting is growing as an alternative to burial or cremation

Source: The post is based on the article “A greener way to die: How human composting is growing as an alternative to burial or cremation” published in Indian Express on 11th April 2023 What is the News? New York has become the sixth state in the US to legalize human composting as a burial option.… Continue reading A greener way to die: How human composting is growing as an alternative to burial or cremation

Raccoon Stealer: Eight govt entities hit by info-stealing malware

Source: The post is based on the article “Eight govt entities hit by info-stealing malware” published in Indian Express on 8th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Raccoon Stealer?3 What is Malware-as-a-Service(MaaS)?4 What is the National Technical Research Organisation(NTRO)? What is the News? The National Technical Research Organisation(NTRO), a specialized intelligence… Continue reading Raccoon Stealer: Eight govt entities hit by info-stealing malware

[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #234 : M. Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, Sociology Optional, Haryana Home State

Date of Interview: 23 March 2023 Board: M. Sathiyavathy Ma’am Optional: Sociology Home state: Haryana Job profile: Indian corporate law service Working state: Tamilnadu Relevant keywords in daf- department of women and development in college, ngo for slum education children To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman 1. Chairperson clarified about… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #234 : M. Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, Sociology Optional, Haryana Home State

[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #233 : M. Sathiyavathy Board, PSIR Optional, Uttarakhand Home State

Date of Interview: 23/03/23, Session – Forenoon Board: M. Sathiyavathy Ma’am ( one female member + 3 male members) Optional: PSIR Home State: Uttarakhand Background: Mathematics Time Duration: 29 minutes I was third to go DAF keywords – Haridwar, Non fiction books, Cricket, Quiz To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #233 : M. Sathiyavathy Board, PSIR Optional, Uttarakhand Home State

[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #232 : Preeti Sudan Board, Mathematics Optional, Madhya Pradesh Home State

Date of Interview: 21/03/23, Afternoon session, last to go Board: Preeti Sudan Ma’am Home state: Madhya Pradesh Optional: Mathematics Keywords: Electrical Engineering, Taiwan, Teaching Assistant, Beatboxing To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman 1) You have good academic background, why civil services? 2) You were Teaching Assitant, Don’t you think we… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #232 : Preeti Sudan Board, Mathematics Optional, Madhya Pradesh Home State

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