Source-This post on Impact of Heat Waves on Informal Workers has been created based on the article “Heatwave and the death of a worker: What heat action plan must focus on” published in “The Indian Express” on 31 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Disaster Management Context-The article highlights the severe impact of the intense heat… Continue reading Impact of Heat Waves on Informal Workers
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer writing 31 May, 2024 I Mains Marathon
Good Morning Friends, Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer writing 31 May, 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer writing 31 May, 2024 I Mains Marathon
The Tobacco Epidemic in India- Explained Pointwise
On the Occasion of World No Tobacco Day, it is pertinent for us to delve deeper into the case of Tobacco Epidemic in India. Through the World No Tobacco Day, WHO aims to raise awareness about the health risks of tobacco use. It also advocates for stringent measures to protect public health, especially among youth.… Continue reading The Tobacco Epidemic in India- Explained Pointwise
Agnibaan SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator (SOrTeD)
Source- This post on Agnibaan SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator (SOrTeD) has been created based on the article “Start-up Agnikul launches world’s first rocket with fully 3D-printed engine” published in “The Hindu” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? The Agnikul Cosmos Private Ltd. recently launched the Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD) from Sriharikota. About Agnibaan SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator (SOrTeD)… Continue reading Agnibaan SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator (SOrTeD)
U.N. award on gender advocacy
Source- This post on U.N. award on gender advocacy has been created based on the article “Indian peacekeeper gets U.N. award on gender advocacy” published in “The Hindu” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Major Radhika Sen was awarded the U.N. Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for 2023. 1. Major Radhika Sen who… Continue reading U.N. award on gender advocacy
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
Source- This post on Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has been created based on the article “Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences Launches “PRAGATI-2024”, an initiative to shape the future of Ayurveda” published in “PIB” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) launched “PRAGATI- 2024”. About… Continue reading Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz 2024
Source- This post on Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz 2024 has been created based on the article “Monsoon Croaks’ project ropes in public to document frogs in farms and backyard” published in “The Hindu” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? The Centre for Citizen Science and Biodiversity Informatics under the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) is organising Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz… Continue reading Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz 2024
RBI Self-Regulatory Organization Framework for FinTech Firms
Source- This post on RBI Self-Regulatory Organization Framework for FinTech Firms has been created based on the article “RBI specifies framework for SRO for FinTech firms” published in “The Hindu” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a new framework for the recognition of a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) for fintech… Continue reading RBI Self-Regulatory Organization Framework for FinTech Firms
EMigrate Project
Source- This post on EMigrate Project has been created based on the article “MEA, MeitY and CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd sign MoU to provide eMigrate services through Common Services Centres” published in “PIB” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been established between the Ministry of External Affairs… Continue reading EMigrate Project
Blood alcohol level determination
Source- This post on Blood alcohol level determination has been created based on the article “Expert Explains: How Pune crash accused blood alcohol level can be ascertained, despite sample tampering” published in “The Indian Express” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? A 17-year-old boy under the influence of alcohol crashed his car into a motorbike resulting in the… Continue reading Blood alcohol level determination
