Introduced: Lok Sabha (8th July 2019) Passed: Lok Sabha (31st July 2019) Passed: Rajya Sabha (6th Aug 2019) Present status: Received assent on 9th Aug 2019 and converted to Act About the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2019 Ministry: Housing and Urban Affairs Objective: The bill aims to facilitate smooth and speedy… Continue reading Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2019
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Strategic oil reserves
News:India may look into its strategic oil reserves after the drone strikes on Saudi Arabian Oil facility has affected the global oil markets. Facts: What are Strategic oil reserves? Strategic oil reserves are stockpiles of crude oil maintained by countries or private industries.They are meant to tackle emergency situations to counter short-term supply disruptions. They… Continue reading Strategic oil reserves
World Ozone Day
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
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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