9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 30 April, 2024

News: Recently, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions launched Amrit Gyan Kosh Portal under Mission Karmayogi. About Amrit Gyan Kosh Portal The Amrit Gyan Kosh Portal, on the iGOT platform, has been jointly developed by the Capacity Building Commission and Karmayogi Bharat. The portal aims to promote self-reliance in government training… Continue reading Amrit Gyan Kosh Portal

News: Recently, a marbled duck was spotted at Sultanpur National Park after 30 years. About Marbled Duck Marbled Duck, also known as marbled teal, is a medium sized duck with a speckled brown body, dusky eye patch, long neck and wings, and dark bill. Native to Europe, it is also found in northern Africa, western… Continue reading Marbled Duck

News: The Centre has announced the appointment of Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. About RBI Governor Appointment The RBI governor is appointed under the RBI Act of 1934, which stipulates that the chief is appointed by the central government. Process: The Financial Sector Regulatory Appointment Search… Continue reading RBI Governor Appointment

News: Recently, a study by Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, published in journal Food Frontiers, has found that Melye-amiley, a traditional fermented bamboo shoot of Tripura, has anti-obesity effect. About Melye-amiley It is a traditional fermented shoot variety of Tripura, popularly known as Melye-amiley. It exhibits anti-obesity effects and offers a solution… Continue reading Melye-amiley

News: India is set to finalise a $4 billion defense deal with Russia to acquire advanced Voronezh long-range radar system. About Voronezh Radar 1. Description- The Voronezh long-range early warning radar system is part of the Voronezh series produced by Russia’s Almaz-Antey Corporation. 2. Range and detection– It is capable of identifying and tracking various… Continue reading Voronezh Radar System

About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number of fixed… Continue reading Must Read Daily Current Affairs Articles, 11th December 2024

Soil health is a crucial determinant of agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability, and food security. On December 5, 2024, the world observed the 10th World Soil Day under the theme “Caring for Soils – Measure, Monitor, and Manage“. It emphasizes the importance of soil conservation and proper management to ensure long-term agricultural productivity. In India, where… Continue reading Issues related to fertiliser sector in India- Explained Pointwise

News: Yesterday, Prime Minister launched the Bima Sakhi Yojana of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). About Bima Sakhi Yojana It is an initiative of LIC to appoint over two lakh woman insurance agents over the next three years. The aim is to empower women aged 18-70 years who are Class X pass. To promote financial literacy… Continue reading Bima Sakhi Yojana

News: The opposition parties have decided to move a no confidence motion against the Vice President of India. Process to Remove The Vice President of India. About the removal process The Vice President can be removed from his/her office before the completion of the term. The resolution for removal of Vice President can be introduced… Continue reading Process to remove the Vice President of India

News: Recently, Indian origin artist Jasleen Kaur was awarded the prestigious Turner Prize 2024 for her exhibition “Alter Altar” that pays tribute to her family history of migration to Scotland. Turner Prize Explained About Turner Prize About Turner Prize The prize is named after English painter JMW Turner, known for his expressive colouring, imaginative landscapes and… Continue reading Turner Prize