Poverty declines, but battle not over

Source– The post is based on the article “Poverty declines, but battle not over” published in “The Business Standard” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to pverty Relevance: Measurement of poverty News– The latest poverty numbers from the multidimensional poverty index (MDPI) for India for  showed that about 415 million people have come… Continue reading Poverty declines, but battle not over

Message from the mountains – Himachal, Uttarakhand must check construction projects

Source: The post is based on the article “Message from the mountains – Himachal, Uttarakhand must check construction projects” published in Business Standard on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: reasons behind natural calamities in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand News: The recent death in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand due to natural calamities have… Continue reading Message from the mountains – Himachal, Uttarakhand must check construction projects

Licence To Skill – GOI’s scheme for craftspeople is a good idea but its success critically depends on finding markets

Source: The post is based on the article “Licence To Skill – GOI’s scheme for craftspeople is a good idea but its success critically depends on finding markets” published in The Times of India on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions aimed at development in various sectors and issues arising out of… Continue reading Licence To Skill – GOI’s scheme for craftspeople is a good idea but its success critically depends on finding markets

Evolution will not save aircraft from bird hits”

Source: The post is based on the article “Evolution will not save aircraft from bird hits” published in “Live Mint” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Bio-diversity & Environment News: The article discusses the increasing number of bird strikes with aircraft in India, the challenges birds face adapting to modern aviation threats. Why are birds… Continue reading Evolution will not save aircraft from bird hits”

Faizan Mustafa writes: New penal code falls short of its laudable objectives

Source: The post is based on the article “Faizan Mustafa writes: New penal code falls short of its laudable objectives” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament (Law and Justice) News: In this article author discusses recent changes in the Indian Penal Code, highlighting the updated definitions, the removal of… Continue reading Faizan Mustafa writes: New penal code falls short of its laudable objectives

Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making

Source: The post is based on the article “Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of the vulnerable sections News: In this article author discusses the Forest Rights… Continue reading Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making

Illegal, irrational, unconstitutional: The problem with recent suspensions of MPs

Source: The post is based on the article “Illegal, irrational, unconstitutional: The problem with recent suspensions of MPs” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. News: In this article author discusses the… Continue reading Illegal, irrational, unconstitutional: The problem with recent suspensions of MPs

[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 1st week

Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 1st week of the Month of August. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 1st week

[Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 1st week

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the month of August 2023 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Factly Initiative Daily Factly is focused on the current affairs for UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2024. Under this initiative, we post, daily 7-8 articles, based on the… Continue reading [Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 1st week

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I August 17th, 2023

Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I August 17th, 2023

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