News:World Ozone Day has been celebrated on September 16,2019. Facts: The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone layer is observed every year on September 16th. The theme for the year 2019 is ‘32 Years and Healing’. The World Ozone Day 2019 celebrates over three decades of international cooperation to protect the ozone layer… Continue reading World Ozone Day
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Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act
News:Union home ministry has announced several changes in the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act,2010. Facts: What are the changes made? Government has made it mandatory for each functionary and member of a nongovernmental organization(NGO) seeking registration under FCRA to file an affidavit declaring that the individual has not been involved in any act of religious conversion… Continue reading Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act
Steel Import Monitoring System
News:Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched Steel Import Monitoring System(SIMS). Facts: In Steel Import Monitoring System(SIMS), the importers of specified steel products will register in advance on the web portal of SIMS by providing necessary information. The SIMS will then provide advance information about the steel imports to both the government and stakeholders. Stakeholders… Continue reading Steel Import Monitoring System
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 16, 2019
Q.1) “Transparency must be accompanied by accountability, and that is where the RTI act has great value and significance.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Aadhaar linkage to social media is a double edged sword.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss prospects of enforcing a uniform civil code in India. Do you think it will endanger diversity of India? Answers… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 16, 2019
Download: Prelims Marathon August, 2019 Compilation (MCQs , Answers and Explanations)
Friends, We are releasing the Prelims Marathon (or Daily Quiz)Compilation for the month of August, 2019. Download the ForumIAS Prelims Marathon (August, 2019) Compilation Clicking Here. For all other Important Downloads: Visit our Downloads Page About Prelims Marathon Initiative: About 5-7 Daily MCQs, excluding Saturday and Sunday. The questions are published in the evening everyday around 4 PM.
Must Read News Articles-September 17th 2019
GS-2 ‘Delighted’ by Trump’s decision to join Houston rally, says Modi ”It highlights the strength of the relationship and recognition of contribution of Indian community to American society and economy”, PM Modi said SC finds death, terror, violence from 1990 ‘formidable reasons’ for J&K lockdown The Supreme Court on Monday found the government’s statistics of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 17th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 17th, 2019
Q.1) “Idea of treating Hindi as the national language runs contrary to the spirit of the Constitution and our country’s linguistic diversity”.Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “While digital connectivity and literacy have increased over time, these have not adequately translated into digital knowledge of public affairs.”In light of this discuss the need of a public information… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 17th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #13 September 16, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 16th, 2019
Vulture Conservation in India News: The current population of vultures in Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centres (VCBC) in India is 700. Facts: About Vultures in India Species IUCN Status 1 White rumped vulture Critically Endangered 2 Slender billed vulture Critically Endangered 3 Long billed vulture Critically Endangered 4 Red headed vulture Critically Endangered 5 Egyptian… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 16th, 2019
7 PM |From plate to plough: the right to choose | 16th September, 2019
Context: significance of Zero Budget Natural Farming and direct cash transfer of subsidies in India. Governments in both developed and developing countries intervene in agriculture with a view to achieving a wide range of economic and social objectives. The reasons for government intervention are diverse and varied. Some of the most cited reasons for intervention… Continue reading 7 PM |From plate to plough: the right to choose | 16th September, 2019
