October 2021

Geography Notes for UPSC

Flora and Fauna in India

There is a rapid decline in the percentage of forest land in India, but in terms of the total geographical area which is occupied by forests, they still have a good coverage. India has many rivers, lakes and ponds which are important wildlife habitats. The following table would elaborate on Species diversity in different classes

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Health Minister released “The State of the World’s Children 2021” report

Health Minister released “The State of the World’s Children 2021” report

Union Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya has released a report titled “The State of the World’s Children 2021: On My Mind: promoting, protecting and caring for children’s mental health” on October 5, 2021 in New Delhi. The state of World’s Children 2021 report is UNICEF’s global flagship publication. The report details the significant impact of the

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BharatPe launches ‘buy now, pay later’ platform, postpe

BharatPe launches ‘buy now, pay later’ platform, postpe

Fintech Company BharatPe, announced its entry into the ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL) category with the launch of ‘postpe’. postpe provides credit to customers. Customers can download the app from Play Store and avail interest-free credit limit of up to Rs10 lakh. The company said that postpe is not only limited to big-ticket purchases but can also be used for micro-purchases,

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Andhra government launched the ‘Swechha’ programme

Andhra government launched the ‘Swechha’ programme

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched the ‘Swechha’ program to tackle the stigma attached to menstruation, prioritize female personal hygiene, and encourage a healthy dialogue of information. ‘Swechha’ (meaning freedom) is intended to ensure affordable access to health and menstrual hygiene in adolescent girls and women. Under the initiative, the state government will provide sanitary napkins at government

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Forensic Science Recruitment 2021 – 40 Scientific Assistant & Junior Assistant Vacancy

Last Date: 29/10/2021. Directorate of Forensic Science, Assam has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 36 Scientific Assistant and 4 Junior Assistant vacancies. 1. Name of Post No of posts Scientific Assistant 36 Category-wise vacancy: UR: 16 OBC: 9 SC: 2 STH: 2 STP: 3 EWS: 4 Office-wise vacancy:  Regional Forensic Science Laboratories: 24 Mobile Forensic Laboratories: 7 Directorate of Forensic Science,

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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz 7 October 2021

With reference to the National Road Safety Board, consider the following statements:

With reference to the National Road Safety Board, consider the following statements: 1. The head office of the Board shall be in Chennai. 2. It shall consist of the chairman and not less than three, but not exceeding seven members, to be appointed by the central government. Choose the correct statement/s given above. A. 1

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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz 7 October 2021

Consider the following statements with respect to “The State of the World’s Children 2021” Report:

Consider the following statements with respect to “The State of the World’s Children 2021” Report: 1. The report says that around 14 percent of 15 to 24-year-olds in India, or 1 in 7, have often felt depressed. 2. In the report, it says India was the only one of 21 countries where only a minority

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