News: The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of Rs. 16,300 crores. About National Critical Mineral Mission It aims to intensify the exploration of critical minerals both within the country as well as in its offshore areas, creating a fast-track regulatory approval process for critical… Continue reading National Critical Mineral Mission
Day: January 30, 2025
TEAM Initiative
News: The Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) initiative has been launched under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Productivity (RAMP) Programme of the Ministry of MSMEs to boost digital commerce for MSMEs. About TEAM Initiative The initiative aims to empower MSMEs with digital tools and guidance by integrating them with the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce). … Continue reading TEAM Initiative
Understanding Economic Growth and Slowdown (2004-2011 vs. 2011-2023)
This post on Understanding Economic Growth and Slowdown (2004-2011 vs. 2011-2023) has been created based on article “How can the Budget arrest growth decline?” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS Paper 3- Economic Development Context: The article examines India’s economic slowdown and explores how fiscal policy, particularly government expenditure,… Continue reading Understanding Economic Growth and Slowdown (2004-2011 vs. 2011-2023)
MGNREGS and the Need for Adequate Funding
This post on MGNREGS and the Need for Adequate Funding has been created based on article “Stifling demand” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS Paper 3- Economic Development Context: The article discusses the current challenges faced by the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), a flagship rural… Continue reading MGNREGS and the Need for Adequate Funding
Bridging the Milk Divide for a Nutritionally Secure India
This post on Bridging the Milk Divide for a Nutritionally Secure India has been created based on article “Bridge the milk divide for a nutritionally secure India” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS Paper 3- Economic Development Context: This article discusses the inequalities in milk consumption across different socio-economic,… Continue reading Bridging the Milk Divide for a Nutritionally Secure India
Stampede Disaster and its Management in India- Explained Pointwise
Recently, a stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on January 29, resulting in 30 deaths and over 60 injuries. This is not the first time when a large number of people have lost their lives in a stampede at a religious gathering. This is the third such incident in recent months… Continue reading Stampede Disaster and its Management in India- Explained Pointwise
[Download] 10 PM Monthly Compilation | January, 2025
Hello everyone, We are posting the Monthly Compilation of the 10 pm Current Affairs Quiz – January 2025. Download using the link given below: Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs of UPSC Prelims. It consists of 10 questions based on the daily current affairs. To download previous compilations – Click Here
Key Facts about Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
News– The M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have taken control of Goma, a key city in North Kivu Province of the DRC and are moving south toward Bukavu. About Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Location & Size: Located in Central Africa, DRC is the 2nd largest country in Africa and 11th… Continue reading Key Facts about Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
[Answered] 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 [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 29th January 2025 I Mains Marathon
China’s ‘Artificial sun’ EAST
News- Recently China’s ‘artificial sun’, the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) reactor, sustained plasma for 1,000 seconds, breaking its 2023 record of 403 seconds. About Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) reactor It is a fusion research device located at the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (ASIPP) in Hefei, China. It… Continue reading China’s ‘Artificial sun’ EAST
