Source: The post importance of providing housing for factory workers has been created, based on the article “Why worker housing is the key to unlocking India’s manufacturing ambitions” published in “Indian express” on 20th May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-economy-growth, development and employment. Context: The article emphasizes the importance of providing housing for… Continue reading Importance of providing housing for factory workers
Issues with Scheme for Care and Support to Victims
Source-This post on Issues with Scheme for Care and Support to Victims has been created based on the article “A minor girl victim support scheme that loses its way” published in “The Hindu” on 19 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of… Continue reading Issues with Scheme for Care and Support to Victims
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India
Source-This post on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India has been created based on the article “MSMEs have not been defined well — and micro enterprises pay the price for this” published in “The Indian Express” on 20 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources,… Continue reading Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
Source-This post on Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) has been created based on the article “Renew the generalised system of preferences” published in “The Hindu” on 19 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2-Intrernational Relations- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests. Context-The article highlights the need for the USA to… Continue reading Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
The Issue of Illegal Hoardings in India-Explained Pointwise
The recent collapse of giant outdoor hoarding which left 16 people dead and over 70 people injured, has led to serious questions about the illegal hoardings in India. The billboard was installed without authorisation from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The deaths caused by illegal hoardings are not new in India. In May 2023, hoarding… Continue reading The Issue of Illegal Hoardings in India-Explained Pointwise
Prelims Test Series (PTS) for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 | Batch-1 starting from 29th May 2024
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that the first batch of Prelims Test Series (PTS) for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 is commencing from 29th May 2024. The Prelims Test Series provided by ForumIAS has been meticulously developed by a team of experts and educators with extensive experience in analyzing the UPSC examination… Continue reading Prelims Test Series (PTS) for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 | Batch-1 starting from 29th May 2024
AK-203 Assault Rifles
Source-This post on AK-203 Assault Rifles has been created based on the article “Army gets 27,000 AK-203 rifles through joint venture” published in “The Hindu” on 20th May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Indian Army received AK-203 assault rifles from Russia. About the AK-203 Assault Rifles 1. About AK-203 Rifles: It is an advanced… Continue reading AK-203 Assault Rifles
Recent study on Pyramid Construction Techniques
Source-This post on Recent study on Pyramid Construction Techniques has been created based on the article “Secret behind construction of Egypt’s pyramids: What a new study reveals” published in “The Indian Express” on 20 May 2024. Why in the news? A recent study on Pyramid Construction Techniques provides insights into how ancient Egyptians transported massive stone… Continue reading Recent study on Pyramid Construction Techniques
Critical Priority Pathogens
Source-This post on Critical Priority Pathogens has been created based on the article “Critical priority pathogens continue to pose threat: WHO” published in “The Hindu” on 20th May 2024. Why in the news? The latest Bacterial Pathogens Priority List (BPPL) updated by the World Health Organization (WHO) notes that critical priority pathogens pose major global threats… Continue reading Critical Priority Pathogens
National Savings Certificate (NSC)
Source-This post on National Savings Certificate (NSC) has been created based on the article “PM Modi Invests In This Post Office Scheme: Check All Major Schemes At Post Offices” published in “The Outlook” on 20 May 2024. Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi disclosed his investments in the National Savings Certificate (NSC) scheme. About… Continue reading National Savings Certificate (NSC)
