Source- This post on NWMI Issues New Guidelines to Promote Equity in Newsrooms has been created based on the article “NWMI issues guidelines to boost equity in newsrooms” published in “The Hindu” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, NWMI issued new guidelines to promote equity in newsrooms. About the guidelines: 1. NWMI has… Continue reading NWMI Issues New Guidelines to Promote Equity in Newsrooms
Day: August 17, 2024
Amendment to Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules 2019
Source- This post on Amendment to Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules 2019 has been created based on the article “Department of Economic Affairs amends Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 in pursuance of Union Budget 2024-25 announcement” published in “PIB” on 16 August 2024. Why in News? The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA),… Continue reading Amendment to Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules 2019
Bhavishya Software
Source- This post on Bhavishya Software has been created based on the article “BHAVISHYA – Promoting Digital Empowerment and Ease of Living for Pensioners” published in “PIB” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the DOPPW has introduced an innovative centralized pension processing software called ‘Bhavishya’ for all central government Ministries/Departments. About Bhavishya 1. About:… Continue reading Bhavishya Software
Eri Silk
Source- This post on Eri Silk has been created based on the article “NEHHDC achieves Oeko-Tex Certification for Eri Silk, marking a milestone for Northeast’s unique vegan silk” published in “PIB” on 16 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) under the Ministry of Development of North… Continue reading Eri Silk
Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS)
Source- This post on Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS) has been created based on the article “Centre launches new decision support system for agriculture sector” published in “Business Standard” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? The Union government has introduced a digital geospatial platform called Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS). About Krishi-DSS: 1. About- It is… Continue reading Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS)
Inflation Management in India- Challenges and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
The economic survey 2023-24 has suggested changes in India’s Inflation management approach. The economic survey has proposed removal of food prices from India’s inflation target. It suggests shifting of inflation targeting in India from the ‘headline‘ to ‘core‘ inflation. However, there are concerns whether the exclusion of food items, will yield the desired results. In… Continue reading Inflation Management in India- Challenges and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP)
Source- This post on Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) has been created based on the article “Greening in India gets a boost with Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) SOP launched by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal” published in “PIB” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways officially launched… Continue reading Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP)
EOS-08- Earth Observation Satellite
Source- This post on EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite has been created based on the article “ISRO’s SSLV successfully launches earth observation satellite into orbit” published in “The Hindu” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? ISRO has successfully launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite through the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3) from the Satish Dhawan… Continue reading EOS-08- Earth Observation Satellite
[Download] New and Improved 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – August 2024 – 2nd week
Dear Friends, We are in the process of increasing the quality of our compilations. In this 9 PM Compilation, we have created subjectwise and topicwise segregation of the weekly current affairs. We have also changed the format of the articles. UPSC Weekly Compilation 2024 Please give us your feedback and suggestions for any further improvement.… Continue reading [Download] New and Improved 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – August 2024 – 2nd week
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 16th August 2024 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Maarathon Questions. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 16th Aug 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 16th August 2024 I Mains Marathon
