The Agnipath scheme, launched on June 14, 2022, is currently operational. The initial batch of Agniveers has finished their training and joined different units of the armed forces.The scheme has faced criticism, especially from veterans, for various reasons. It also became a major political issue in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election, especially in states… Continue reading Agnipath scheme-Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
Facial Authentication Technology for EPS Pensioners
Source-This post on Facial Authentication Technology for EPS Pensioners has been created based on the article “Use of Facial Authentication Technology by the EPS pensioners for Digital Life Certificate Submission” published in “PIB” on 8 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Facial Authentication Technology has been introduced for EPS Pensioners About Facial Authentication Technology for EPS… Continue reading Facial Authentication Technology for EPS Pensioners
GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System
Source-This post on GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System has been created based on the article “NHAI Invites Global Expression of Interest for Implementation of GNSS-Based Electronic Toll Collection in India” published in “PIB” on 7 June 2024. Why in News? The Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI),… Continue reading GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System
124th Death Anniversary of Birsa Munda
Source-This post on Birsa Munda has been created based on the article “Birsa Munda’s 124th death anniversary: Significance of the tribal leader’s contributions” published in “Indian Express” on 10 June 2024. Why in News? Recently tribute was paid to revolutionary tribal leader Birsa Munda marking the 124th anniversary of his death. About Birsa Munda i)… Continue reading 124th Death Anniversary of Birsa Munda
Green Ammonia Production
Source-This post on Green Ammonia Production has been created based on the article “Competitive Bidding initiated for total available capacity of 5.39 Lakh MT/annum of Green Ammonia intended for production and supply” published in “PIB” on 8 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Solar Energy Corporation of India initiated Competitive Bidding for Green Ammonia Production. About… Continue reading Green Ammonia Production
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) Report
Source-This post on HCES Report has been created based on the article “Consumption inequality up in rural areas of 11 states in past decade: HCES” published in “Livemint” on 10 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), released its report. It showed that consumption inequality increased in rural areas of 11 states… Continue reading Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) Report
Breaching the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold
Source-This post on Breaching the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold has been created based on the article “Highway to ‘climate hell’: What breaching the 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold could mean” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported that this May was the warmest on… Continue reading Breaching the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 10th June 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 10th June 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 10th June 2024 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 10th June – Period from c. 850-1200ce: Southern 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 10 June Period from c. 850-1200ce: Southern India For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here
Must Read Daily Current Affairs Articles 10th June 2024
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number of fixed articles,… Continue reading Must Read Daily Current Affairs Articles 10th June 2024
