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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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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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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Inefficient judicial processes create uncertainty and stifle growth. While reforms boost productivity, the government’s role as the largest litigator worsens the issue. The union government is reducing unnecessary litigation
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