The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been caught in the middle of the storm of the NEET controversy. With the recent cancellation of the UGC-NET examination, the reputation of National Testing Agency has further been tarnished. The complaints of paper leaks, deviations of procedure, irregularities in the examinations has further creaked the reputation of the agency.… Continue reading National Testing Agency (NTA)- Functioning and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
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Methanol poisoning deaths due to Spurious alcohol in India- Explained Pointwise
The Issue of Methanol poisoning deaths due to Spurious alcohol in India has generated fresh concerns, after the recent hooch tragedies claimed the lives of 22 people in the Villupuram and Chengalpattu districts of Chennai. The methanol poisoning deaths due to spurious alcohol have been a significant concern in India. The need is strict vigilance… Continue reading Methanol poisoning deaths due to Spurious alcohol in India- Explained Pointwise
The Issue of Indian Railway Safety- Explained Pointwise
The Issue of Indian Railway safety is again under scrutiny with the recent incident of freight train ramming into a passenger train, near Siliguri in West Bengal, which left at least nine people dead and more than 40 injured. Last year, the tragic Balasore train accident also highlighted the grim situation of railway safety prevailing… Continue reading The Issue of Indian Railway Safety- Explained Pointwise
Climate Change Negotiations after Bonn Climate Meet – Challenges and Way Forward
A recent Climate Change Negotiations in Bonn, Germany, struggled to agree on a new target for climate finance beyond the current $100 billion annually from developed to developing countries by 2024. The talks were expected to outline specific figures ahead of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, but instead produced a lengthy “input paper”. According to the… Continue reading Climate Change Negotiations after Bonn Climate Meet – Challenges and Way Forward
[Online] Today @ 9:15 PM | The last meet before Prelims with Mr. Ayush Sinha
We are about 48 hours away from the Prelims Examination. On Sunday, by 5PM our fates will be sealed for the months and year ahead. Today at 9:15PM, we shall be connecting over a webinar. The last one before the prelims. It isn’t going to be strategy session per se, for each one of you will ( and should… Continue reading [Online] Today @ 9:15 PM | The last meet before Prelims with Mr. Ayush Sinha
UPSC Prelims Marathon 12th June – Heterodox Schools of Indian Philosophy – 2024
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 12 June Heterodox Schools of Indian Philosophy For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here
Exam Paper Leaks- Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
Recently, exam paper leaks in the Hindi heartland become one of the top poll issues in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. Exam paper leaks and scams in states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar, have been a key concern for young voters in the age group of 18-25. In this article, we… Continue reading Exam Paper Leaks- Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
Thismia malayana- Fungus
Source-This post on Thismia malayana has been created based on the article “Remarkable new plant species steals nutrients from underground fungi” published in “The Eurekalert” on 7 June 2024. Why in News? Scientists have discovered a new plant species called Thismia malayana. It is distinctive plant species which steals nutrients from underground fungi. About Thismia malayana… Continue reading Thismia malayana- Fungus
Special Category Status- Explained Pointwise
With the formation of the new NDA government at the Centre dependent upon two regional parties of Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, the issue of demand for special category status has again gained prominence. In this article we will look at the benefits associated with special status and the concerns surrounding it. Table of Content What… Continue reading Special Category Status- Explained Pointwise
[Kurukshetra May 2024 Summary] Use of Green Technologies in Sustainable Water Management- Explained Pointwise
Sustainable water management is a necessity for our present and future generations. The Sustainable water management is a multi-prolonged strategy that rests on four pillars which are environment, economic, social, and energy and resources. Use of green technologies is necessary for sustainable water management. Table of Content What are the Green Technologies being used in… Continue reading [Kurukshetra May 2024 Summary] Use of Green Technologies in Sustainable Water Management- Explained Pointwise
