This post on India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) budget has been created based on article “The Budget pipeline and India’s foreign policy ambitions” published in The Hindu on 29th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS Paper 2-International Relations Context: The article examines the allocation of India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) budget and its… Continue reading The Budget Pipeline and India’s Foreign Policy Ambitions
Day: January 29, 2025
ASER 2024 report shows recovery in rural education
Source: The post ASER 2024 report shows recovery in rural education has been created, based on the article “ASER report brings good news — classrooms have recovered post Covid” published in “Indian Express” on 29th January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Context:… Continue reading ASER 2024 report shows recovery in rural education
Protecting old trees and animals is important
Source: The post Protecting old trees and animals is important has been created, based on the article “Ageing trees and animals are more valuable than we think” published in “Live mint” on 29th January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment Context: The article explains why protecting old trees and animals is important. Ancient trees… Continue reading Protecting old trees and animals is important
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024- Explained Pointwise
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024 has been released by the NGO Pratham Foundation. It provides a comprehensive analysis of learning outcomes among school students in rural India. The ASER 2024 report highlights improvements in preschool enrolment, foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN), digital literacy, and the impact of government initiatives such as the… Continue reading Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024- Explained Pointwise
Organophosphate
News- Recently, doctors treating patients from J&K’s Baddal village said that organophosphate could be behind the 17 deaths that had spread panic in the village. About Organophosphate Organophosphates are chemical compounds formed through the esterification process involving phosphoric acid and alcohol. Esterification is a chemical reaction where two reactants like alcohol and acid combine to… Continue reading Organophosphate
Key Facts about Lao PDR (People’s Democratic Republic)
News- The Indian Embassy in Lao PDR has successfully rescued 67 Indian nationals who were trafficked and coerced into working in cyber scam centers within the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ). About Lao PDR (People’s Democratic Republic) Capital: Vientiane Location: A landlocked country in Southeast Asia, part of the Golden Triangle (a major opium-producing… Continue reading Key Facts about Lao PDR (People’s Democratic Republic)
Asian Waterbird Census
News– As per Asian Waterbird 2025 census, a record 39,725 birds of 106 species were sighted in the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and its surrounding wetlands. About Asian Waterbird Census It is a citizen-science programme that supports the conservation and management of wetlands and waterbirds worldwide. It is conducted annually and is part of the global International Waterbird… Continue reading Asian Waterbird Census
Enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System
News- The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System. About Enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System It is a significant upgrade designed to simplify the certification process for exporters and enhance trade efficiency. Key features: This enhanced platform provides various user-friendly features, including multi-user access,… Continue reading Enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 29th January 2025 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 29th January 2025 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 29th January 2025 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 29th January – Protected Areas – I – 2025
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 29th January Protected Areas – I For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule,… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 29th January – Protected Areas – I – 2025
