How To Prepare For The UPSC Interview 2023?
It is important to prepare for the interview by practicing your communication skills, researching the role of a civil servant and current events, understanding yourself and your motivations for becoming a civil servant, and dressing appropriately for the occasion. Place of Civil Service Interview: The Civil Service Interview is held in the UPSC Office […]
Spot Bellied Eagle Owl
Context: Recently, Spot Bellied Eagle Owl (Bubo Nipalensis) was spotted for the first time in Seshachalam forest, and for the third time in Andhra Pradesh. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Spot-bellied Eagle Owl (also known as the Forest eagle-owl) IUCN and CITES Status: -Source: The Hindu
What is National Coal Index (NCI)
Context: The Ministry of Coal has launched the sixth round of commercial coal mines’ auction for 141 coal mines. As per the provisions of the tender document, the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) to be submitted for each successfully auctioned coal mine is to be revised annually based on the National Coal Index (NCI). Relevance: GS […]
What is Bharat Pravah?
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Shipping, Waterways, and Ports has launched ‘Bharat Pravah-India along its Shores’, an initiative to highlight the significance and imagery of rivers, ports, and shipping in everyday life through a series of nationwide events. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: What is Bharat Pravah? Themes: Important Points related to […]
Etalin Hydroelectric Project
Context: The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has recently asked the Arunachal Pradesh Government to review the Etalin hydropower project. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About Etalin Hydroelectric Project (EHEP): Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) Idu-Mishmi Tribe: Dibang River: Concerns Raised Around the Etalin Hydel Project: Environmental Impact: Displacement of Local Communities: Impact on […]
About the Snow leopard
Context: Recently 4 snow leopards were spotted in a rare sighting in Himachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About the Snow leopard Snow Leopards in India and their conservation -Source: The Hindu
About Atal Bhujal Yojana
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, The third meeting of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) of the Atal Bhujal Yojana was held at New Delhi About Atal Bhujal Yojana: Significance of the scheme Aims of the scheme: Implementation of the scheme:
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)
Focus: GS II: Education Why in News? The ASER Report 2022 released recently revealed that almost all (98.4%) students in the age bracket of 6-14 years are now enrolled in schools. ASER Survey: Highlights of ASER 2022:
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
Focus: GS III- Disaster management Why in News? The Prime Minister has greeted the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team on their Raising Day. About NDRF Nodal: Ministry of Home Affairs About NDRF Functions
Current Affairs Quiz 20 January 2023
