Author: ForumIAS

Where goes the rupee? Article: 1.Bhaskar Dutta, a professor has talked about interventions required by the RBI and Government to defend Dollar. Important Analysis: 2.Continued weakening of Rupee over a period of time has raised the concern over the stance RBI and how Government will adopt to deal with it. 3.Depreciation of Rupee is an… Continue reading Where goes the rupee?

Young lives are at stake News The SC emphasised that law must find ways to deal with online abuse of children Important facts Physical violence against children is not the only type of abuse, but psychological violence through online sources are also forms of abuse and violence against children. In past two years there has… Continue reading Young lives are at stake

More river stretches are now critically polluted: CPCB News  According to an assessment by the CPCB, the number of polluted stretches in India’s rivers have increased. Important facts  Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory organization established in 1974 under the Ministry of Environment and Forest.  National Green Tribunal (NGT) has been established in… Continue reading More river stretches are now critically polluted: CPCB

India in a Catch – 22 situations on a free trade pact with US. NEWS India is discussing its bilateral trade issues with the US as part of a ‘trade package’ of mutual concerns. FACTS Government of India seems to be in two minds that should India go for FTA with US or not. US… Continue reading India in a Catch – 22 situations on a free trade pact with US.

Why Hunger around the world is rising again. NEWS The recent ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2018’ (SOFI 2018) report estimates that in 2017, 10.9% of the world’s population was undernourished, that is, around 821 million people, which is same to that of 2010 levels. FACTS SOFI 2018 reveals new… Continue reading Why Hunger around the world is rising again.

CIC wants break-up of how MPLADS funds are utilised News CIC (Central Information Commissioner) recommends legal framework to ensure MP’s accountability for utilization of MPLADS (Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) fund. Important facts MPLADS Each MP is given Rs 5 crore annually to be spent on projects of choice in his or her… Continue reading CIC wants break-up of how MPLADS funds are utilised

CIC wants break-up of how MPLADS funds are utilised News CIC (Central Information Commissioner) recommends legal framework to ensure MP’s accountability for utilization of MPLADS (Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) fund. Important facts MPLADS Each MP is given Rs 5 crore annually to be spent on projects of choice in his or her… Continue reading CIC wants break-up of how MPLADS funds are utilised

The power of Kudumbahree Article Brinda Karat member of Rajya Sabha, from CPI (Marxist), talks about working and importance of Kudumbashree during recent Kerala floods Important facts History and structure of Kudumbashree Kudumbashree is the women empowerment and poverty eradication program, framed and enforced by the State Poverty Eradication Mission (SPEM) by the Government of… Continue reading The power of Kudumbahree

PT FACTS PSL-C42 puts 2 UK satellites into orbit NovaSAR and S1-4 through 44th flight of  PSLV-C42. It was the first night flight launch of PSLV and the 12th flight of the Core Alone version of the vehicle. Core Alone version: Core Alone is its lightest version without the six strap-on motors. It is used… Continue reading PT FACTS

Oysters, a global delicacy, may soon help fight pollution News: Oysters can serve as early warning givers on pollution in the ocean. Important Facts:   Oysters are attached to rocks or other supports in the ocean and are ideal for real-time analysis as they notice the surrounding noises, temperature and light variations. Oysters stationed near offshore… Continue reading Oysters, a global delicacy, may soon help fight pollution