Author: ForumIAS

[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 3rd March, 2020

1. Discuss the role of tribunals in delivering justice. Also, critically examine the ‘Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal and other Authorities, Rules, 2020’. Answer 2. Recent rise in communal disharmony and intolerance is a threat to Indian plural democracy. Comment. Answer 3. Discuss how focusing public policy on bio-fortification, sanitation and women’s education can resolve India’s malnutrition… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 3rd March, 2020

Zero Discrimination Day

News: Every year Zero Discrimination Day is observed on 1st March Facts: It is observed by the United Nations AIDS Programme. Was first observed in 2014 after UNAIDS launched its Zero Discrimination Campaign on World AIDS Day in December 2013. 2020 Theme: Zero Discrimination against Women and Girls Additional information:  Joint United Nations Programme on… Continue reading Zero Discrimination Day

Centre declares National Chambal Sanctuary in MP as eco-sensitive zone

News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has declared the National Chambal Sanctuary as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ). It has also directed the Madhya Pradesh government to prepare a Zonal Master Plan to provide for conservation and management of the ecology and environment. Facts: National Chambal Sanctuary It is located on the Chambal… Continue reading Centre declares National Chambal Sanctuary in MP as eco-sensitive zone

World Wildlife Day

News: The World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3rd March. Facts: Background: In 2013, the UNGA decided to proclaim 3 March, the day of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973. 2020 Theme: “Sustaining all life on Earth”. Additional Information: CITES:… Continue reading World Wildlife Day

India bags USD 40 million defence deal in Armenia

News:India has bagged a $40 million deal to supply 4 indigenously built Swati radars to Armenia. Facts: About Swathi Radar: Swathi is a weapon locating radar developed by DRDO’s Electronics & Radar Development Establishment(LRDE) and manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). It is designed to detect and track incoming artillery and rocket fire to determine… Continue reading India bags USD 40 million defence deal in Armenia

Schemes to promote languages, folk dance, Art and culture of tribals

News:Union Minister of Culture has informed Lok Sabha about the various schemes implemented by the Zonal Cultural Centres(ZCCs) to preserve and promote languages, folk dance, Art and culture of tribals. Facts: About the Schemes: Guru Shishya Parampara: Launched in 2003-04 with a view to transmit our valued traditions to the coming generations. Under this scheme,disciples… Continue reading Schemes to promote languages, folk dance, Art and culture of tribals

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalaya Yojana(DDU-GKY)

News:The Government has informed that around 4.39 lakh candidates have been trained during 2018-19 and 2019-20 under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalaya Yojana(DDU-GKY). Facts: About DDU-GKY: Launched in 2014 by the Ministry of Rural Development(MoRD) as a part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). Aim:To transform rural poor youth into an economically independent and… Continue reading Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalaya Yojana(DDU-GKY)

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 3, 2020

1. Discuss the role of tribunals in delivering justice. Also, critically examine the ‘Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal and other Authorities, Rules, 2020’. The Hindu 2. Recent rise in communal disharmony and intolerance is a threat to Indian plural democracy. Comment. The Hindu 3. Discuss how focusing public policy on bio-fortification, sanitation and women’s education can resolve… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 3, 2020

Blog
Academy
Community