News: An autonomous surface vessel built by Sagar Defence Engineering has completed a 1,500-km voyage from Mumbai to Thoothukudi without human intervention. This journey is named Sagarmala Parikrama. 1. The Sagamala Parikrama was virtually flagged off by Defence Minister on October 29, 2024. It was launched during Swavlamban, the annual event of Naval Innovation and… Continue reading Autonomous surface vessel completes 1,500-km voyage
Day: November 7, 2024
PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme for higher education gets nod
News: The Union Cabinet has approved PM Vijaylaxmi scheme to provide financial support to meritorious students in their pursuit of higher education. 1. PM Vijaylaxmi scheme is a central sector scheme designed to provide collateral-free, guarantor-free loans from banks and financial institutions to cover the full amount of tuition fees and other expenses related to… Continue reading PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme for higher education gets nod
On anti-terror meet agenda, role of social media, transnational organised crimes
News: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is organising a two day ‘Anti-Terror Conference 2024’ in New Delhi from tomorrow. 1. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is an Indian federal agency tasked with investigating and combating terrorism and other national security threats that affect the sovereignty, integrity, and security of India. 2. NIA derives its power… Continue reading On anti-terror meet agenda, role of social media, transnational organised crimes
PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme
Source: This post on PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme to provide financial support to meritorious students so that financial constraints do not prevent any youth of India from pursuing quality higher education” published in PIB on 7th November 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet has approved… Continue reading PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme
RNA Editing and How does RNA editing compare to DNA editing
Source: This post on RNA Editing and How does RNA editing compare to DNA editing has been created based on the article “RNA editing is promising to go where DNA editing can’t” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Massachusetts-based Wave Life Sciences became the first company to treat a… Continue reading RNA Editing and How does RNA editing compare to DNA editing
Implications of SC Judgment on Madrasa Education
Source: This post Implications of SC Judgment on Madrasa Education has been created based on the article “Why did SC uphold U.P. madrasa Act?”, published in The Hindu on 7th Nov 2024. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Society – Secularism and communalism News: The Supreme Court of India recently upheld most provisions of the Uttar… Continue reading Implications of SC Judgment on Madrasa Education
Vehicular Emissions as Primary Pollutant in Delhi
Source: This post on Vehicular Emissions as a Primary Pollutant in Delhi is based on the article “Vehicular emissions top contributor to air pollution: study” published in The Hindu on November 7, 2024. Why in news? A recent study identified vehicular emissions as the primary contributor to air pollution in Delhi, surpassing other sources like stubble burning… Continue reading Vehicular Emissions as Primary Pollutant in Delhi
Supreme Court Ruling on LMV Licence Holders Driving Transport Vehicles
Source: This post on Supreme Court Ruling on LMV Licence Holders Driving Transport Vehicles has been created based on the article “LMV licence holders can drive transport vehicles weighing less than 7,500 kg: SC” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court ruled that holders… Continue reading Supreme Court Ruling on LMV Licence Holders Driving Transport Vehicles
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 6th November 2024 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon 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, 6th November 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 6th November 2024 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 7th November – The Later Mughals – II – 2024
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 7th November The Later Mughals – II For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 7th November – The Later Mughals – II – 2024
