Source-This post on Debate over CBI’s Jurisdictions has been created based on the article “On the jurisdiction of the CBI” published in “The Hindu” on 15 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 2- issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Context– The Supreme Court upheld West Bengal’s lawsuit against the Union government. The suit claims… Continue reading Debate over CBI’s Jurisdictions
Issues faced by Gig workers
Source-This post on Issues faced by Gig workers has been created based on the article “The problem with the Karnataka gig workers Bill” published in “The Hindu” on 15 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context -The Karnataka government has introduced the… Continue reading Issues faced by Gig workers
Optional Foundation Program for UPSC CSE 2025 | Program starts 17th July 2024
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you about our upcoming batches of Optional Foundation programs for UPSC CSE 2025. At ForumIAS, foundation classes for optional are available for: a) Sociology, b) Anthropology, c) PSIR and d) Pub Ad. The optional foundation courses at ForumIAS have been planned to provide learning, value addition, practice, assessment, and enhancement on all… Continue reading Optional Foundation Program for UPSC CSE 2025 | Program starts 17th July 2024
Fiscal Federalism in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin alleged that the Union government was withholding funds for the State’s Metro rail completion and other vital projects. States of Southern India have also raised the issue of reduced fiscal devolution despite higher contribution in the Gross tax revenues. Several state governments have alleged that Central Government’s… Continue reading Fiscal Federalism in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Valorization of Dredged Sediments
Source-This post on Valorization of Dredged Sediments has been created based on the article “MoPSW Approves Research Proposal on “Valorization of Dredged Sediments” published in “PIB” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has recently approved a research project on Valorization of Dredged Sediments, funded at ₹46,47,380.… Continue reading Valorization of Dredged Sediments
NITI GearShift Challenge
Source-This post on NITI GearShift Challenge has been created based on the article “NITI Aayog Unveils GearShift Challenge to Accelerate Zero-Emission Truck Adoption in India” published in “PIB” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? NITI Aayog, along with IIM Bangalore, Smart Freight Centre India, CALSTART/Drive to Zero, and WRI India, has launched the… Continue reading NITI GearShift Challenge
Patriot Air Defence System
Source-This post on Patriot Air Defence System has been created based on the article “U.S., allies announce additional air defence systems for Ukraine” published in “The Hindu” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? The United States and its allies will send Ukraine five more air defence systems, including Patriot missile batteries and components.… Continue reading Patriot Air Defence System
Wolbachia Bacteria
Source- This post on ‘Wolbachia Bacteria’ has been created based on the article ‘Scientists find that a bacteria tricked a wasp to get rid of its males‘ published in ‘The Hindu’ on 15th July 2024. Why in News? The researchers of the Shenyang Agricultural University have made the observation that, Encarsiaformosa wasps almost never produced… Continue reading Wolbachia Bacteria
Opening of the Treasury of Jagannath temple after 46 years
Source- This Post on ” Treasury of Jagannath temple in Puri opened after 46 years” is based on the article “Treasury of Jagannath temple in Puri opened after 46 years” published in “The Hindu” on “15th July 2024”. Why in News? Recently, the treasury of the famous Jagannath Temple located in Puri was opened after… Continue reading Opening of the Treasury of Jagannath temple after 46 years
Tirzepatide weight loss Drug- Working and Side Effects
Source- This post on ‘Tirzepatide Weight loss Drug- Working and Side Effects’ has been created based on the article “India could soon allow ‘game-changing’ weight-loss drug tirzepatide: How it works, its side effects” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th July 2024. Why in News? With the development of various weight loss drugs emerging as… Continue reading Tirzepatide weight loss Drug- Working and Side Effects
