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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. UV-C technology Context: UV-C water purification is one of the most effective methods to disinfect water. In this technique, special “germicidal” UV-C lamps, emitting high-intensity ultraviolet light purifies the water without the use of harsh …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Infrastructure- energy. Context: The Narendra Modi government’s National Hydrogen Mission is kick-starting with the Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) floating a global tender to set up green hydrogen generation units at two of its big refineries in North India. IOCL is India’s largest commercial undertaking, operating the largest number of refineries …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Pollution related issues. Context: Activists and fishermen have complained about fly ash making its way into the Kosasthalaiyar from the North Chennai Thermal Power Station (NCTPS). This was due to a leak in the pipeline carrying ash to the ash pond. What is Fly Ash? Popularly known as Flue …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: Every year, men in Turkey murder hundreds of women, and trending hashtags on social media and protests on the street have become sadly familiar. This month, a particularly brazen killing has triggered a massive outcry over …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Role of civil services in a democracy. ‘Lateral entry’ Context: The recent recommendation of 31 candidates by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to be inducted into senior and mid-level positions in various union ministries is the second such attempt towards bringing specialists from private sector in the senior and …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Registration of political parties Context: The Election Commission has received an application from Captain Amarinder Singh for registration of his new political outfit called Punjab Lok Congress Party under section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. What …
