Author: ForumIAS

Hindu Kush Mountains

News: India Meteorological Department (IMD) will collaborate with meteorological agencies in China and Pakistan, among others, to provide climate forecast services to countries in Hindu Kush Mountain region. It will be under the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Facts: The Hindu Kush and Himalayan Range (HKH) is famously known as the earth’s “third pole” as it… Continue reading Hindu Kush Mountains

National Nutrition Survey

News: The Government of India has released the first-ever comprehensive National Nutrition Survey. Facts: About the National Nutrition Survey: The survey has been conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to measure malnutrition. The survey recorded not only micronutrient deficiencies but also details of non-communicable diseases… Continue reading National Nutrition Survey

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 7, 2019

Q.1) “Freedom of the press is a precious privilege that no country can forgo.” Discuss the significance of above statement. Do you think Indian Media is free? Answers Q.2) “Informal summits are seen as a platform for trust-building exercises.” In light of this statement critically examine the relevance and success of such informal summits in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 7, 2019

Must Read News Articles-October 9th 2019

GS-2 Rural children breastfed more: survey The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey released by the government on Monday shows that 83% of children between 12 and 15 months continued to be breastfed, a higher proportion of children in this age group residing in rural areas are breastfed (85%) compared to children in urban areas (76%). Nationwide… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 9th 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 9th, 2019

Q.1) “Indian sedition law has become a privilege for politicians and curse to free speech and right to dissent.”Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “In the era of intolerance and polarisation, forgiveness and compassion are much needed values.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Critically examine the salient features and objectives of Citizenship amendment bill, 2019. Does the Citizenship… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 9th, 2019

Public Finance Management System(PFMS)

News:Punjab government has directed all government procurement agencies to link the bank accounts of farmers with the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) portal before the procurement of paddy begins. Facts: About Public finance management system(PFMS): PFMS is an online platform developed and implemented by the office of the Controller General of Accounts(CGA) under the Union… Continue reading Public Finance Management System(PFMS)

Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation programme

News:The Development Partnership Administration Division of the External Affairs Ministry is celebrating the 55th Anniversary of India’s flagship capacity building programme – Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC). Facts: About ITEC programme: The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC) Programme was instituted in 1964 as a bilateral programme of assistance of the Government of India. The Division… Continue reading Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation programme

Explained: Why state budgets matter

News:The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its annual study of state-level budgets. Facts: Highlights of the study: The study has found that except during 2016-17,state governments have regularly met their fiscal deficit target of 3% of GDP.  However,most states ended up meeting the fiscal deficit target not by increasing their revenues but by… Continue reading Explained: Why state budgets matter

Blog
Academy
Community