Source- This post on Nipun Munition has been created based on the article “DRDO hands over Authority Holding Sealed Particulars of ‘Nipun’ munition to Directorate General of Quality Assurance” published in “PIB” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of… Continue reading Nipun Munition and Directorate General of Quality Assurance
Day: August 20, 2024
Purandar Fig
Source- This post on Purandar Fig has been created based on the article “India’s GI-tagged agro-product Figs juice exported first time to Poland” published in “Indian Express” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the export of India’s first ready-to-drink fig juice, made from… Continue reading Purandar Fig
India Australia RISE Accelerator
Source- This post on India Australia RISE Accelerator has been created based on the article “India Australia RISE Accelerator calls for Start-ups and MSMEs in Climate Smart Agritech” published in “PIB” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The Atal Innovation Mission is inviting applications from start-ups and MSMEs from India and Australia for the… Continue reading India Australia RISE Accelerator
Shaurya Sampravah 1.0
Source- This post on Shaurya Sampravah 1.0 has been created based on the article “SHAURYA SAMPRAVAH 1.0 : INDIAN ARMY STRENGTHENS COORDINATION WITH VETERANS IN STRATEGIC VISION FOR NATION-BUILDING” published in “PIB” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Indian Army hosted Shaurya Sampravah 1.0 at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi. About Shaurya… Continue reading Shaurya Sampravah 1.0
Banni Grasslands restoration
Source- This post on Banni Grasslands has been created based on the article “How the Banni grasslands of Kachchh, Gujarat can be restored” published in “The Hindu” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? Researchers have conducted a new study assessing the suitability of different areas within the Banni grasslands in Kachchh district, Gujarat, for… Continue reading Banni Grasslands restoration
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
Source- This post on National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has been created based on the article “Clean Ganga mission head flags ‘extremely slow’ pace of project expenditures” published in “The Hindu” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The head of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has expressed concern over the slow… Continue reading National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
Offshore Areas Mineral Trust Rules, 2024
Source- This post on Offshore Areas Mineral Trust Rules 2024 has been created based on the article “Govt makes offshore mineral rules stricter but eases awarding process” published in “Business Standard” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The government has introduced the Offshore Areas Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2024, to ensure a transparent and competitive… Continue reading Offshore Areas Mineral Trust Rules, 2024
Dark Patterns- Concerns and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
According to a recently released report by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) and product design studio Parallel, many top Indian apps have been found to employ dark patterns/deceptive patterns. Amid a rise in online shopping and an increase in the number of internet users, which is expected to touch 900 million by 2025,… Continue reading Dark Patterns- Concerns and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
[Download] New 10 PM Weekly Compilation – August 2024 – 2nd week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – Aug 2024 – 2nd week for practice of current affairs. All Questions have been framed based on the format of 2024 UPSC prelims exam. The compilation has been arranged based on the Prelims syllabus. Click on the following link to download… Continue reading [Download] New 10 PM Weekly Compilation – August 2024 – 2nd week
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 19th 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 19th 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 19th August 2024 I Mains Marathon
