Synopsis: The pandemic time demands enhanced government expenditure to support the vulnerable masses and ensuring their survival. Considering this, the government should enhance the spending on physical and human capital formation without worrying about a rising fiscal deficit. Background: The International Monetary Fund in its World Economic Outlook report had raised the growth forecast for… Continue reading Rising fiscal deficit and Expenditure Need during Pandemic
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 3rd, 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 3rd, 2021
Exploring Alternatives for Assessing Student Learning
Synopsis- There is a need to explore alternatives for assessing student learning instead of holding or postponing board exams in this unprecedented situation. Introduction- The pandemic provides an opportunity to reconsider educational assessments and evaluations. However, the government is considering Postponing or Holding in person board exams. Instead, alternative forms of assessment must be found… Continue reading Exploring Alternatives for Assessing Student Learning
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021
Introduced: Lok Sabha (15th Mar 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha passed GNCTD Bill (22nd Mar 2021) Passed: Rajya Sabha passed GNCTD Bill (24th Mar 2021) Present Status: Assent granted. Converted to an Act About GNCTD Amendment Act 2021 Objectives: Define the responsibilities of the elected government and the Lt. Governor (LG) Create a harmonious relationship between… Continue reading The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021
“MACS 1407” – A new high-yielding, pest-resistant Soybean Variety
What is the News? Scientists from MACS- Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) Pune in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR) have developed a variety of Soybean called MACS 1407. The MACS-ARI is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology. About MACS 1407: MACS 1407 is a high-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean.… Continue reading “MACS 1407” – A new high-yielding, pest-resistant Soybean Variety
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 30 Apr, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Agriculture Infrastructure Fund” crosses Rs. 8,000 crore mark What is the News? After receiving around 8,665 applications worth Rs. 8,216 core Agriculture Infrastructure Fund(AIF) has crossed the Rs.8000 crore mark. Sectors: The largest share of the fund has gone to Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 30 Apr, 2021
“Pink Moon 2021”: This year’s first Supermoon
What is the News? People around the world on 26th April 2021 witnessed the first Supermoon or Pink Moon What is Supermoon? The Astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 coined the term Supermoon . The supermoon is a full moon or a new moon that nearly coincides with a perigee (A point of the Moon’s orbit… Continue reading “Pink Moon 2021”: This year’s first Supermoon
“NEO-01” – Chinese robot prototype to clear space debris
What is the News? The Chinese government has launched a robot prototype named ‘NEO-01’ in the Low Earth Orbit through its Long March 6 rocket. About ‘NEO-01’: NEO-01 is a robot prototype developed by China-based space mining start-up ‘Origin Space’. Aim: The aim is to observe small celestial bodies in deep space and to experiment… Continue reading “NEO-01” – Chinese robot prototype to clear space debris
“Agriculture Infrastructure Fund” crosses Rs. 8,000 crore mark
What is the News? After receiving around 8,665 applications worth Rs. 8,216 core Agriculture Infrastructure Fund(AIF) has crossed the Rs.8000 crore mark. Sectors: The largest share of the fund has gone to Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) (58%). This is followed by agri-entrepreneurs (24%) and individual farmers (13%). States: Andhra Pradesh has received the highest… Continue reading “Agriculture Infrastructure Fund” crosses Rs. 8,000 crore mark
States control over temples is against Secularism
Synopsis: There is an urgent need to provide adequate community representation in the management of their places of worship Background There has been a persistent demand from the communities to deregulate state control over temples. Communities are asking for their right to representation in the affairs of the management of temples. Now the question is… Continue reading States control over temples is against Secularism
