Source-This post on International Grain Council has been created based on the article “Global grains market likely to be bearish as supplies ease” published in “businessline” on 13 March 2024. Why in the news? The International Grains Council (IGC) said the estimate for world total grains production in 2023-24 is higher almost entirely because of… Continue reading International Grain Council
KIRTI Programme
Source- The post on KIRTI Programme is based on the article “Khelo India Rising Talent Identification will take sports to the doorstep of aspiring champions: Anurag Singh Thakur” published in “PIB” on 12th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports inaugurated the unique Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme. About… Continue reading KIRTI Programme
Kochrab Ashram
Source- The post on Kochrab Ashram is based on the article “Modi inaugurates redeveloped Kochrab Ashram in Gujarat, Gandhi’s first home after returning to India” published in “The Print” on 12th March 2024. What is the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped Kochrab Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to mark the 94th anniversary of the Dandi March. About… Continue reading Kochrab Ashram
Hyodol Robot
Source-This post on Hyodol Robot is based on the article “Meet Hyodol, an AI social robot to help senior citizens beat loneliness” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? The South Korean government has deployed about 7,000 Hyodol dolls to provide companionship and medication reminders for senior citizens. About… Continue reading Hyodol Robot
UPSC Mains Answer writing 13 Mar, 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 13 Mar, 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer writing 13 Mar, 2024 I Mains Marathon
Graphics processing unit (GPU)
Source-This post on Graphics processing unit (GPU) is based on the article “What is a GPU? An expert explains the chips powering the AI boom, and why they’re worth trillions” published in “The Hindu” on 12th March 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), which has seen a surge… Continue reading Graphics processing unit (GPU)
SEBI Index Providers Regulations, 2024
Source-This post on SEBI Index Providers Regulations, 2024 is based on the article “Sebi mandates registration of index providers under regulatory fold” published in “Business Standard” on 10th March 2024. Why in the News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in its latest regulations, has mandated index providers overseeing “significant indices” linked to… Continue reading SEBI Index Providers Regulations, 2024
PM-SURAJ portal
Source-This post on PM-SURAJ Portal is based on the article “PM Modi launches one-stop portal for credit schemes for marginalised sections” published in “The Hindu” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? The Prime Minister recently launched the ‘Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan and Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan’ (PM-SURAJ) portal. About the PM-SURAJ portal Nodal ministry–… Continue reading PM-SURAJ portal
March 14-Pi day
Source-This post on March 14-Pi day is based on the article “Pi Day: Behind the world’s most famous mathematical constant” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th March 2024. Why in the News? March 14 is celebrated worldwide as Pi Day, commemorating the well-known approximation (3.14) of the mathematical constant Pi. On Pi Day, mathematicians… Continue reading March 14-Pi day
UPSC Prelims Marathon 14th March – Planning in India – 2024
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 14 Mar Growth & Development For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here
