National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) established in 1993 is a constitutional body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. NCBC is an important topic for the IAS Exam and is included under the GS-II. Read here to know more about the commission. The NCBC was formed as an … [Read more...] about National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)
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Genetic Engineering: Boon and Bane
Along with the discovery of the atom and space travel, genetic engineering might have been one of the biggest scientific achievements in recent memory. It is the science or activity of changing the genetic structure of an animal, plant, or other organism to make it stronger or more suitable for a … [Read more...] about Genetic Engineering: Boon and Bane
Xenotransplantation
What is the procedure known as xenotransplantation, in which an animal's organ is used to keep a human alive? What is the purpose of this experimental procedure? What is the historical aspect of xenotransplantation? Read here to know more about the process. A 57-year-old patient's heart was … [Read more...] about Xenotransplantation
University Grants Commission
University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory body set up by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. It is charged with coordination, determination, and maintenance of standards of higher education in India. Read here to know more about the genesis, and history of … [Read more...] about University Grants Commission
Civil Service Reforms
Have you ever wondered about the need for reforms within civil services? What could be the possible reforms that can be adopted? To answer all the questions, Read further. Bureaucracy in India evolved during the British Raj. It worked to promote British interests until 1947. After Independence … [Read more...] about Civil Service Reforms
eSIM: All You Need To Know About Embedded SIM
Do you know what exactly is eSIM? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Will eSIM replace physical SIM completely? To answer all these let us dive deep into the topic. The eSIM (or embedded SIM) isn’t exactly a new technology and has been around for years now. But it is quickly becoming … [Read more...] about eSIM: All You Need To Know About Embedded SIM
