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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 15, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Read Previous 9 PM Brief Article wise list of 9 PM Brief List of 9 PM Current Affairs Articles “First Trade Minimum Price” (FTMP): A model to increase farmer’s income Need of reforming the blocking powers of Government ‘Disengagement activities’ for… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 15, 2021
Link between Dam and Natural disasters – Explained Pointwise
Table of contents: What is Dam? How dams are aiding disasters? Dams aided disasters in the past Vulnerability of Indian dams Government Initiatives to improve dam safety Suggestions to make dams disaster-resilient Rishiganga dam in Uttarakhand was recently destroyed by the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood and intensified the GLOF in the region. This is not… Continue reading Link between Dam and Natural disasters – Explained Pointwise
Data on participation of marginalised Communities in leading IITs
What is the News? The Hindu Newspaper has published the data obtained through the RTI queries. Data provides info. on the representation of marginalized communities such as OBCs, SCs, and STs in the leading IITs of the country. About the data: The RTI query data covers Ph.D. admissions made in the five-year period from 2015… Continue reading Data on participation of marginalised Communities in leading IITs
Fossils of ‘Dickinsonia’ found at Bhimbetka
What is the News? Researchers discovered three fossils in Madhya Pradesh. These fossils are possibly of the earliest known living animal named ‘Dickinsonia’(550-million-year-old). About the discovery: The fossils are found on the roof of Auditorium Cave at Bhimbetka Rock Shelters. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh. The fossil can be identified… Continue reading Fossils of ‘Dickinsonia’ found at Bhimbetka
What is the “Arjun Main Battle Tank” MK-1A?
What is the news? Prime Minister has handed over the indigenously developed Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A) to the Indian Army. The ceremony was held in Chennai. Arjun Main Battle Tank: It is a third-generation main battle tank. Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) initiated this project in 1972. The Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment(CVRDE)… Continue reading What is the “Arjun Main Battle Tank” MK-1A?
“Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities” -World Bank report on road accidents in India
What is the News? The World Bank released a report titled “Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities: The Burden on Indian Society”. It highlights the Socio-Economic impacts of road accidents in India. About the Report: Published by: World Bank in collaboration with SaveLIFE Foundation. The report highlights the socio-economic impact of road accidents. It analyses the … Continue reading “Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities” -World Bank report on road accidents in India
CFS endorses Voluntary guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition
What is the News? The UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS) has endorsed the first-ever Voluntary Guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition(VGFSyN). About the guidelines: These guidelines will support countries in their efforts to eradicate all forms of hunger and malnutrition. It will utilize a comprehensive food systems approach for this aim. It will… Continue reading CFS endorses Voluntary guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition
Current Affairs Classes | Pre + Mains 2021 | 17th February
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that ForumIAS is going to commence with CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASSES from 17th February. This is an issue-based Current Affairs Program for Civil Services Examination where you will cover dynamic current affairs for both Prelims and Mains 2021. If there is just one classroom program you would like… Continue reading Current Affairs Classes | Pre + Mains 2021 | 17th February
India-Australia relation: Towards sustainable future
Synopsis: How India and Australia are working towards a sustainable world. Background The year 2020 witnessed the spread of the Pandemic, bushfires in Australia as a consequence of climate change. It has taught the following important lessons to the world. The need to strengthen the resilience of our global communities. The importance of innovation, resources,… Continue reading India-Australia relation: Towards sustainable future
