Probable Questions On Chess As A Hobby for UPSC Interview
Chess is a game that has been around for centuries, and it is still one of the most popular hobbies in the world. It is
Strategy To Crack UPSC Interview 2022
UPSC interview preparation is a crucial part for an aspirant who wishes to appear for the Civil Services Examination. It requires a deep understanding of
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C54
Context: Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C54 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in
Central Depositories Services India
Context: Certain services at CDSL were disrupted due to a suspected cyber attack over the weekend. Relevance: GS II: Regulatory bodies, Facts for Prelims What
World Fisheries Day 2022
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, Department of Fisheries celebrated ‘World Fisheries Day’ in Daman. About World Fisheries Day: About India’s Fisheries Sector
About Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Context: Recent comments by Congress leader on Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar have caused a furore in Maharashtra. Relevance: GS I- Important Personalities Dimensions of the
Network Readiness Index 2022
Focus: Facts for prelims Why in News? India climbs up six slots and now placed at 61st rank as per Network Readiness Index 2022. About
About Uda Devi
Context: Recently, events to commemorate the martyrdom of Uda Devi, a freedom fighter from the Pasi community, were held at various places in Uttar Pradesh,
Methane Alert and Response System
Context: Recently the United Nations (UN) has decided to set up a satellite-based monitoring system “MARS: Methane Alert and Response System” for tracking methane emissions and alerting governments
About Apis karinjodian
Context: Recently, a new species of endemic honeybee named Apis karinjodian has been discovered in the Western Ghats after a gap of more than 200
About Pseudohelice Annamalai
Context: Recently, researchers have discovered a new species of Estuarine Crab at the Mangroves of Parangipettai near the Vellar River estuary (an area where river
Ganga Utsav 2022
Focus: Facts for prelims Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Jal Shakti by the collaboration of The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has organized Ganga Utsav-
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
Focus: GS II- Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Why in News? Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) observed the “Cyber Jaagrukta Diwas”, to
NAAC Scores Under Scrutiny
Context A deemed university in Bhubaneshwar recently outperformed the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru in terms of NAAC score. However, according to the
Ramon Magsaysay Award
Context: Recently, Former Kerala health minister K K Shailaja has declined her nomination for the 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Award, considered to be Asia’s equivalent to
Mithila Makhana
Focus: GS III – Intellectual property rights Why in News? The government has recently awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Mithila Makhana. About Mithila Makhana: Mithila Makhana
India’s Youth Employment Report By ILO
Context The International Labour Organization (ILO) recently published the Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022 report. Relevance GS Paper 3: mobilisation of resources, growth, development and
17-Year-Olds Can Pre-Register For Voter Lists
Context The Election Commission of India recently announced that those over the age of 17 can now apply in advance to be enrolled in the
What is Kangaroo Court?
Context: Chief Justice of India said that “rising number of media trials” are proving to be hurdles towards doing justice, and “kangaroo courts” run by
Supreme Court Upholds PMLA Raid and Arrest Powers
Context The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Money Laundering Prevention Act of 2002, as amended from time to time. Relevance GS Paper 3: