Conquering Multiple Exams Through Strategy and Mental Strength SamvegIAS’s interview with Samiran Bhatt, who secured Rank 7 and was selected as a DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) in the Uttarakhand PCS 2021 examination. Throughout the discussion, he shares his journey and strategies for clearing multiple competitive exams consecutively, including FRO, Lower PCS, and Upper PCS […]
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Defying Failure: The Epic Success of Pankaj Bhatt Pankaj Bhatt achieved Rank 3 in the UKPSC 2021 exam and secured the position of Deputy Collector. Achieving Rank 3 as a Deputy Collector after ten years of failure, Pankaj Bhatt’s story is a masterclass in endurance. His journey highlights how steadfast patience and confidence can dismantle […]
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From Setbacks to Success: The Journey of Bharti Gairola. Bharti Gairola secured Rank 18 among Deputy Education Officer in the Uttarakhand Provincial Civil Services (UKPCS) 2021 exam. Her journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, consistent answer-writing practice, and unwavering faith in the face of multiple exam setbacks. Key Highlights of Her Success: […]
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Uttarakhand’s Wheat Procurement: A Strategic Boost for Farmers (2026-27) In a significant victory for the state’s agrarian economy, the Government of India has sanctioned a 50-fold increase in the wheat procurement target for Uttarakhand. The target has been revised from a mere 10,000 quintals to an historic 5 lakh (500,000) quintals for the Rabi Marketing […]
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R. Vaishali wins FIDE Women’s Championship 2026 On April 15, 2026, Indian Grandmaster R. Vaishali (24) scripted history by winning the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. This victory marks a watershed moment for Indian chess, as she becomes the first Indian woman to win the Candidates title and earn a direct challenge for the […]
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Why in the News? India Patent Filings 2025-26: India has achieved a historic milestone in its intellectual property (IP) journey. In FY 2025-26, patent filings in the country soared to 1.43 lakh (143,729), a massive 30.2% increase over last year. This surge signals India’s rapid transition from a service-oriented economy to a knowledge-based “Innovation Powerhouse.” […]
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NITI Aayog Ease of Doing R&D Report 2026: Why in the News? In a landmark move to bolster India’s scientific output, NITI Aayog recently released two pivotal reports: “Ease of Doing Research & Development in India” and the “Survey Report on Ease of Doing R&D in India.” The reports are the culmination of a nine-month […]
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UKPSC Current Affairs: Extreme weather events in Uttarakhand have put 15 hydropower projects (HPP) worth over Rs 70,000 crore at risk, says a report by the think tank Climate Risk Horizons. The report, ‘Navigating climate-related financial risks’, has assessed the vulnerability of basins, construction of hydro projects and their shooting costs due to frequent climate-related […]
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British author Samantha Harvey has won the 2024 Booker Prize award with her novel Orbital, the first book set in space to win the prize. Orbital contemplates the world from a different viewpoint as it follows a team of astronauts in the International Space Station. It's the biggest-selling book on the shortlist in the UK, and has also outsold the past three Booker winners combined, up to the eve of their success. Harvey, the first woman to win the award since 2019, was announced as winner at a ceremony in London's Old Billingsgate, and will take home £50,000
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The ‘PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE)’ Scheme, recently approved by the Cabinet with a financial outlay of Rs. 10,900 crore, came into effect on October 1, 2024, and will remain in force until March 31, 2026
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