Source-This post on India’s Employment Crisis has been created based on the article “To measure economic growth, India must look at jobs, not products “published in “The Indian Express” on 23 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context-This article criticizes official job… Continue reading India’s Employment Crisis
Addressing Myths about Gig-Based Works
Source-This post on Addressing Myths about Gig-Based Works has been created based on the article “A case for regulating gig-based work” published in “The Hindu” on 23 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’s proposal for legislation to enhance… Continue reading Addressing Myths about Gig-Based Works
Budget 2024-25 Highlights- Explained Pointwise
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Parliament. This was her 7th consecutive budget. The Budget focused on the poor, women, youth, and farmers. The budget highlighted the plan to increase government spending, generation of jobs, and offering middle-class relief. Table of Content What is a budget? What are the basics… Continue reading Budget 2024-25 Highlights- Explained Pointwise
Brown Dwarfs
Source- This post on the Brown Dwarfs has been created based on the article “Webb telescope reveals wild weather on cosmic brown dwarfs” published in “The Hindu” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? Researchers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to conduct detailed examinations of the atmospheric conditions on pairs of brown… Continue reading Brown Dwarfs
Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project
Source- This post on the Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project has been created based on the article “IREDA to invest ₹290 crore in Nepal’s 900 MW hydroelectric project” published in “Economic Times” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is investing approximately ₹290 crore in the… Continue reading Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project
National Mission for Cultural Mapping
Source- This post on the National Mission for Cultural Mapping has been created based on the article “Cultural mapping of villages” published in “PIB” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? The Government of India under the Ministry of Culture has initiated the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM). About National Mission for Cultural… Continue reading National Mission for Cultural Mapping
Key Highlights of Economic Survey 2023-24
Source- This post on the Key Highlights of Economic Survey 2023-24 has been created based on the article “Economic Survey 2023-24: Indian economy likely to grow by 6.5% to 7% this year” published in “The Hindu” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? The recently released Economic Survey projects India’s real GDP growth to… Continue reading Key Highlights of Economic Survey 2023-24
Money bill and Finance bill
Source- This post on the Money bill and Finance bill has been created based on the article “How and when can a bill be defined as a money Bill?” published in “The Hindu” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has agreed to list petitions before Constitution Benches… Continue reading Money bill and Finance bill
Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights on Railway Safety and Signalling
Source- This post on the Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights on Railway Safety and Signalling has been created based on the article “Economic Survey indicates limited progress on safety-related works in railways” published in “The Hindu” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? The economic Survey 2023-24 highlighted limited progress on Railway Safety Initiatives. Key… Continue reading Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights on Railway Safety and Signalling
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 22nd July 2024 I Mains Marathon
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 22nd July 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 22nd July 2024 I Mains Marathon
