Source: The post Recommendations of K Radhakrishnan Panel on India’s National Entrance Exams has been created, based on the article “Express View on exam reform recommendations: Test, not stress” published in “Indian Express” on 23rd December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education Context:… Continue reading Recommendations of K Radhakrishnan Panel on India’s National Entrance Exams
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Telecommunications Rules, 2024
News: Recently, the Union Government had notified the Telecommunications (Procedures and Safeguards for Lawful Interception of Messages) Rules, 2024. About the Telecommunication Rules, 2024 These rules empower some enforcement and security agencies to intercept phone messages under certain conditions, superseding Rule 419A of the Indian Telegraph Rules, 1951. Key Provisions: Competent Authority: Authorise the Union… Continue reading Telecommunications Rules, 2024
Speed Guns
News: Speed guns are being widely used by law enforcement officials to monitor traffic speed. About Speed Gun It is a device to measure the speed of a moving object without having to be in contact with the object. It was originally developed during World War 2 for military use. Functioning of a Speed Gun … Continue reading Speed Guns
SMILE Programme
News: India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $350 million policy-based loan under the second subprogramme of the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) Programme. About SMILE Programme It is a programmatic policy-based loan (PBL) to support the Indian government to undertake wide ranging reforms in the logistics sector. Aim: To strengthen… Continue reading SMILE Programme
Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary
News: A study on avian diversity at the Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary (BBBS) has found that the number of avian species have declined by almost 72% in 27 years. About Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary It is a wetland situated on the boundary of Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts in Assam. History: Created during the earthquake of 1950 Declared… Continue reading Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles, 23rd December 2024
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number of fixed… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles, 23rd December 2024
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
News: WHO has endorsed a new class of drug, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, for managing obesity. About GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Role: They mimic a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar level, lipid metabolism, and other biological functions. Drugs in this class include semaglutide and tirzepatide, which have potential to be transformative. Utility: Helps in… Continue reading GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Dark Comets
News: NASA scientists are closely investigating a new class of celestial objects known as dark comets. About Dark Comets They are celestial objects that look like an asteroid but move through space like a comet. Discovery: The first dark comet was identified in 2016, when asteroid 2003 RM exhibited unusual orbital deviation. Types: There are… Continue reading Dark Comets
Varman Therapy
News: Recently, the National Institute of Siddha (NIS) has set a Guinness World Record for administering Varman therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously. About Varman Therapy It is a unique and traditional healing modality within the Siddha system of medicine, effective in treating various health conditions. Benefits: It is a non-invasive, cost effective, non-pharmacological form of… Continue reading Varman Therapy
Himalayan Birch Tree
News: A new study has found that climate change is altering the tree line landscape of the central Himalayas, leading to the replacement of Birch trees by Fir Trees. About Himalayan Birch Tree It is a fast growing, medium sized, deciduous tree that dominates the Himalayan region. Distribution: It is widely distributed in the upper… Continue reading Himalayan Birch Tree
