According to experts,the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) may cut the interest rate to boost up the economic growth which dropped to a five-year low in the final quarter of 2018-19. The rate cut is needed to address weakening credit availability as Non-banking financial companies(NBFCs) remain in turmoil representing a significant bottleneck… Continue reading RBI may cut interest rate by at least 25 bps on June 6: Experts
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U.S. visa process needs social media profiles now
The US has announced that all applicants for US visas will have to submit their social media details under newly adopted rules. The rule to expand social media history data collection to all immigrant and non-immigrant visa applicants was first taken in April 2018.This decision was an outcome of US President desire to put in… Continue reading U.S. visa process needs social media profiles now
Governor orders allotment of buildings to Telangana
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Governor has issued orders to hand back the building to the Telangana government which were given to Andhra Pradesh government for its offices in Hyderabad. In 2014,the state of Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated and a separate state of Telangana was carved out under Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act,2014. The bifurcation had mandated… Continue reading Governor orders allotment of buildings to Telangana
Kerala man being examined for Nipah, no confirmation yet
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is investigating a sample from a man in Kerala who is suspected to be carrying the Nipah virus. Previously, in 2018, there was a Nipah outbreak in Kerala which claimed 17 lives in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts of the state. Nipah Virus is a zoonotic virus i.e. transmitted… Continue reading Kerala man being examined for Nipah, no confirmation yet
National Register Of Citizens: MHA to assist Assam to set up 1,000 tribunals
With regard to the National Register of Citizens, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to extend assistance to the Assam government in setting up 1,000 foreigner’s tribunals where people can contest their exclusion. Further, the Assam government has also proposed to set up e-Foreigners Tribunal. The MHA decision comes after the Supreme Court… Continue reading National Register Of Citizens: MHA to assist Assam to set up 1,000 tribunals
Heat wave to continue for a couple of days: IMD
The India Meteorological Department has said that severe heat wave conditions will continue in many parts over the next couple of days, especially in Rajasthan and several parts of north and central India. A heat wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures-more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during the summer season. Heat… Continue reading Heat wave to continue for a couple of days: IMD
Must Read News Articles – June 3rd, 2019
GS-2 Centre in damage control mode over anti-Hindi protests The draft National Education Policy’s recommendation regarding the three-language formula and mandatory Hindi teaching in schools, has raised concerns across the political spectrum in Tamil Nadu. Telangana gets Hyderabad buildings in possession of Andhra Pradesh Government buildings and bungalows in Hyderabad that are in the custody… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 3rd, 2019
Prelims 2019 Answer Key : Check your Score across all major Key – In one Place
Dear Friends, This is to inform you that ForumIAS Official Answer Key is now available. Please visit the link given below ( You must be logged in to submit your options ) , and select your Paper Set, Answers which you have actually marked. All Major Answer Keys will be uploaded and you can check… Continue reading Prelims 2019 Answer Key : Check your Score across all major Key – In one Place
Scholarship for wards of defence personnel hiked
The Indian Prime Minister has approved major changes in the Prime Minister’s scholarship scheme under the National Defence Fund. Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)’ seeks to to encourage technical and post-graduate education for the widows and wards of the deceased/ex-service personnel of Armed Forces and Para Military Forces and Railway Protection Force The rates of… Continue reading Scholarship for wards of defence personnel hiked
Below normal rainfall likely in northwest, northeast: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a normal monsoon, with the country as a whole set to receive 96% of the long period average (LPA) rainfall. However, northwest and northeast India will receive below normal rainfall. The IMD defines normal rainfall as between 96% and 104% of the Long Period Average (LPA). If the… Continue reading Below normal rainfall likely in northwest, northeast: IMD
