9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 20 April, 2024
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We are posting the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 20 Apr, 2024 based on today’s current affairs.
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Child labour in India- Explained Pointwise
An Australian Parliamentary committee in its recent report has raised concerns over Child Labour in India. According to the Parliamentary report, the mini trade deal (The Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)) signed between India and Australia, does not recognise international labour rights and disregards environmental standards. The report has also noted that India has… Continue reading Child labour in India- Explained Pointwise
How is the U.K. deporting migrants to Rwanda?
Source-This post on How is the U.K. deporting migrants to Rwanda? is based on the article “How is the U.K. deporting migrants to Rwanda?” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? The UK is deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda under a new law. This new law aims to address undocumented… Continue reading How is the U.K. deporting migrants to Rwanda?
[Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2024 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation for the month of May 2024 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Mains Marathon Daily Mains Marathon is focused on UPSC Mains 2024. Under this initiative, we post, daily 2 articles, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More such… Continue reading [Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2024 – 1st week
Global biofuel alliance
Source-This post on Global biofuel alliance is based on the article “Global biofuel alliance sets up three-pronged work plan” published in “Business Standard” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has stated that the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) has initiated a work plan. This plan concentrates… Continue reading Global biofuel alliance
UPSC IFS 2023 Final Result Declared, Ritvika Pandey Topped the Exam
UPSC IFS 2023 final result has been declared based on the result of the written part of the Indian Forest Services (IFS), 2023 held by the UPSC from 26th November to 03rd December 2023, and the Personality Test held from 22nd April to 1st May 2024. Following is the list, of candidates, in order of… Continue reading UPSC IFS 2023 Final Result Declared, Ritvika Pandey Topped the Exam
SC directive on promoting products in media
Source-This post on SC directive on promoting products in media is based on the article “Advertisers should submit self-declarations before promoting products: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has mandated that advertisers must provide self-declarations to confirm the accuracy of their product claims before advertising in… Continue reading SC directive on promoting products in media
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer writing 7 May, 2024 I Mains Marathon
Good Morning Friends, 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 7 May, 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer writing 7 May, 2024 I Mains Marathon
Chloropicrin
Source-This post on Chloropicrin is based on the article “Chloropicrin: chemical weapon or pesticide?” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? The U.S. State Department has accused Russia of using a chemical weapon- Chloropicrin against Ukrainian forces, which violates the Chemical Weapons Convention. About Chloropicrin Aspects Description About 1. Chloropicrin… Continue reading Chloropicrin
CBSE emphasizing on promoting mother tongue in learning
Source-This post on CBSE emphasizing on promoting mother tongue in learning is based on the article “Focus on mother tongue from the early stages: CBSE” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a circular instructing schools to prioritize educational material focusing… Continue reading CBSE emphasizing on promoting mother tongue in learning
India VIX
Source-This post on India VIX is based on the article “India VIX jumps above 16.5 amid election-led volatility; experts advise caution on leveraged positions” published in “Money Control” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? India VIX has risen above 16.5 due to volatility driven by elections. In this regard, experts have recommend exercising caution with… Continue reading India VIX
