[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #178 : Smita Nagraj Board, Sociology Optional, Maharashtra Home State, cricket Hobby

Date of Interview: 24th February, forenoon 6th to go Board: Smita Nagraj ma’am Optional: Sociology Background: Physics ( Fergusson college ) Profession: no work exp Home State: Maharashtra Hobbies: watching cricket, playing tabla( no question asked) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman You are from Sindhudurg so tell me about… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #178 : Smita Nagraj Board, Sociology Optional, Maharashtra Home State, cricket Hobby

Non-essential curbs – Policy focus must shift from imports to exports

Source: The post is based on the article “Non-essential curbs – Policy focus must shift from imports to exports” published in the Business Standard on 17th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Effects of liberalization on the economy. Relevance: About curbing imports in India. News: The expanding trade deficit has prompted the government to curb imports. Contents0.1… Continue reading Non-essential curbs – Policy focus must shift from imports to exports

Global law, local practice – BCI’s move recognises India’s corporate globalisation

Source: The post is based on the article “Non-essential curbs – Policy focus must shift from imports to exports” published in the Business Standard on 17th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About BCI’s decision to permit foreign lawyers and firms. News: Recently, the Bar Council… Continue reading Global law, local practice – BCI’s move recognises India’s corporate globalisation

State Of Head Governors have been seen as partisan for decades. They should be accountable to Centre, state & Rajya Sabha

Source: The post is based on the article “State Of Head – Governors have been seen as partisan for decades. They should be accountable to Centre, state & Rajya Sabha” published in The Times of India on 17th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About friction… Continue reading State Of Head Governors have been seen as partisan for decades. They should be accountable to Centre, state & Rajya Sabha

Pi Day 2023: History And Significance Of This Mathematical Constant

Source: The post is based on the article “Pi Day 2023: History And Significance Of This Mathematical Constant” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pi Day?3 Why March 14?4 What is Pi? What is the News? Pi Day was recently celebrated worldwide to recognize the mathematical constant,… Continue reading Pi Day 2023: History And Significance Of This Mathematical Constant

Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data

Source: The post is based on the article “Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY)?3 What does the Economic Survey say on PMKVY?4 What are the issues faced by the scheme?… Continue reading Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data

Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands

Source: The post is based on the article “Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands” published in PIB on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken for the… Continue reading Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands

Svaya Robotics develops 1st indigenous quadruped robot, exoskeleton in India

Source: The post is based on the article “Svaya Robotics develops 1st indigenous quadruped robot, exoskeleton in India” published in The New Indian Express on 15th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Quadruped robots?3 What are exoskeletons?4 Why have exoskeletons been developed? What is the News? Hyderabad-based Svaya Robotics has developed India’s… Continue reading Svaya Robotics develops 1st indigenous quadruped robot, exoskeleton in India

National Institute of Ocean Technology to set up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep

Source: The post is based on the article “National Institute of Ocean Technology to set up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep” published in The Hindu on 17th March 2023 What is the News? Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has set up Low-temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plants in Lakshadweep. What is Low-temperature thermal… Continue reading National Institute of Ocean Technology to set up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep

EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha

Source: The post is based on the article “EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on 17th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Electronically-Transmitted Postal Ballot System(ETPBS)?3 What are the measures taken to facilitate ETPBS for Overseas… Continue reading EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha

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