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Keqiang Index

News:Li Keqiang, the current Premier of the People’s Republic of China, has said that the Keqiang index is a better economic indicator for China than official numbers of GDP. Facts: The Li Keqiang index or Keqiang index is an economic measurement index created by The Economist to measure China’s economy. It is based on three… Continue reading Keqiang Index

Virtual G20 Leaders Summit

News:A virtual G20 Summit was held under the presidency of Saudi Arabia. Facts: G20 Summit,2020: Saudi Arabia is the first Arab nation to hold the G20 presidency. Theme- “Realising Opportunities of the 21st Century for All”. G20: It is an informal group of 19 countries and the European Union with representatives of the International Monetary… Continue reading Virtual G20 Leaders Summit

List of National Parks in India

What are National Parks? A National Park is a protected area constituted for the protection and conservation of wildlife.  They are declared in areas that are considered to be of adequate ecological, geomorphological and natural significance. National Parks in India are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. They are IUCN category II protected areas.… Continue reading List of National Parks in India

10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: March 27, 2020

Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Quiz About 10pm Quiz-  In this initiative, we post 5 MCQs daily. Questions are based on Current affairs. We at ForumIAS believe that practising quality questions on a daily basis can boost students’ prelims preparation. For old Archives of 10pm Quiz, Click on “Archives” 10pm Quiz Archives →… Continue reading 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: March 27, 2020

Finance Minister announces Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana

News:Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 1.70 lakh crore ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana’ relief package Facts: Aim: To provide relief to the urban and rural poor amid Coronavirus pandemic Components: Insurance scheme for health workers: Health professionals in Government Hospitals and Health Care Centres to be compensated with an amount of Rs 50… Continue reading Finance Minister announces Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana

Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – March 27, 2020

Good Evening Friends, We are Posting Today’s Prelims Marathon About Prelims Marathon  – In this initiative, we post 5 high-quality MCQs daily. Questions are based on the static part of the syllabus. We at ForumIAS believe that practising quality questions on a daily basis can boost students’ prelims preparation. For old Archives of Prelims Marathon, Click… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – March 27, 2020

[Prelims 2020][Difference] ASHA, Anganwadi Worker (AWW) and Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)

There are three different cadres of community health workers in India: Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA), Anganwadi Worker (AWW) and, Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM). These community health workers play a pivotal role in the promotion of reproductive health services and family planning, antenatal care during pregnancy, skilled care for childbirth, immunization etc. Accredited Social Health… Continue reading [Prelims 2020][Difference] ASHA, Anganwadi Worker (AWW) and Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)

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