Source: The Hindu News: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA) has approved three key infrastructure proposals. Facts: What are the three key infrastructure projects approved? The three projects proposed by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) are: Krishnapatnam Industrial Area in Andhra Pradesh Tumakuru (Tumkur) Industrial Area in Karnataka and Multi-modal logistics hub (MMLH) and… Continue reading Cabinet approves 3 infra projects
Author: ForumIAS
British lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade deal with EU
Source: The Hindu News: Britain’s House of Commons has voted resoundingly to approve a trade deal with the European Union paving the way for an orderly break with the European Union(EU). Read Also : Current affairs for upsc Facts: Key Features of the Deal: The new trade deal: Enables the UK to continue selling goods to… Continue reading British lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade deal with EU
Maiden Flight Trial of Sahayak-NG, Air Droppable Container
Source: PIB News: Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) along with Indian Navy has conducted the successful maiden test trial of ‘SAHAYAK-NG’. Facts: Sahayak-NG: It is India’s first indigenously designed and developed Air Dropped Container from IL 38SD aircraft (Indian Navy) off the coast of Goa. Developed by: It has been developed by two DRDO laboratories i.e. NSTL, Visakhapatnam… Continue reading Maiden Flight Trial of Sahayak-NG, Air Droppable Container
India bore maximum brunt of extreme weather events in 2020: Report
Source: The New Indian Express News: An International Report titled “Counting the cost 2020: A year of climate breakdown” has been released by Christian aid, a relief and humanitarian agency based in London. Facts: The report listed 15 most destructive climate disasters of 2020 that cumulatively had an expenditure tag of around $150 billion calculated only… Continue reading India bore maximum brunt of extreme weather events in 2020: Report
Cabinet gives approval for Akash missile export
Source: The Hindu News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the export of the Akash Missile system. It also approved the high-level committee formed to expedite clearance of such exports. Facts: Akash Missile: It is an indigenously developed short range Surface-to-air missile with multi-target engagement capability. Developed by: The missile has been developed by… Continue reading Cabinet gives approval for Akash missile export
BPRD releases data on police Organisations
Source: The Indian Express News: Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has released data on police organisations. Facts: The data shows different aspects of policing in the country like woman police, police expenditure, constabulary ratio, transport facilities, communication facilities, representation of various castes and police training centres. Key Takeaways: Police Population Ratio: According to report, Population… Continue reading BPRD releases data on police Organisations
Modern History Quiz: Growth of Revolutionary Organizations in India and Abroad | 1st Jan, 2021
Good Morning Friends, We are Posting Today’s Prelims Marathon [WpProQuiz 2042] 10 PM Daily IAS Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Exam
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: December 31, 2020
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Read Today’s current affairs – Click here [WpProQuiz 2043]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 31, 2020
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS – Paper 2 Approach of India and China on Nepal’s political crisis Analysis of India’s Foreign policy in 2020 GS – Paper 3 Impact of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) on the rights of people More genome sequencing to study the… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 31, 2020
How Enforcement Directorate (ED) became so powerful?
News: Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been in news for the attachment of several properties of Dr. Farooq Abdullah, for his alleged involvement in money laundering. About Enforcement Directorate (ED) Directorate of Enforcement is a Multi-Disciplinary Organization mandated with the task of enforcing the provisions of two special fiscal laws – Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999… Continue reading How Enforcement Directorate (ED) became so powerful?
