Source-This post on MQ-9B drone deal is based on the article “Biden administration formally notifies U.S. Congress of possible 31 MQ-9B UAV sale to India” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the U.S. Congress was officially informed of the potential sale of 31 MQ-9B high-altitude long-endurance armed Unmanned… Continue reading MQ-9B drone deal
Auroville Exposure Tour
Source-This post on Auroville Exposure Tour has been created based on the article “Students Engage In Auroville Exposure Tour As Part Of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Programme, Delving Into Key Units Of Auroville” published in Lednewsdesk on 1 February 2024. Why in the news? Students under the Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat (EBSB) programme visited Auroville… Continue reading Auroville Exposure Tour
Black-crowned Night Heron
Source-This post on Black-crowned Night Heron has been created based on the article “China Identifies Tagging Station Of Migratory Bird ‘Heron’ Found In Manipur” published in” abp” news on 30 January 2024. Why in the news? A juvenile black-crowned night heron, which landed recently at a local pond in Imphal and died later, was banded… Continue reading Black-crowned Night Heron
Volt Typhoon
Source-This post on Volt typhoon has been created based on the article “FBI shuts down China’s ‘Volt Typhoon’ hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure” published in “CNBC” on 31 January 2024. Why in the news? The USA government has shut down a major China-backed hacking group that was working to compromise U.S. cyber infrastructure. About Volt Typhoon… Continue reading Volt Typhoon
Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana
Source-This post on Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana is based on the article “Budget 2024 | One crore households to get 300 units free electricity every month through rooftop solarisation” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February 2024. Why in the News? In the Interim Budget 2024, the Finance Minister announced that one crore households will receive… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana
Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS
Source-This post on Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves Scheme of Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS” published in “PIB” on 1 February 2024. Why in the news? The Cabinet has recently approved extension of scheme of sugar subsidy for Antyodya Anna Yojna (AAY)… Continue reading Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS
ASHA and anganwadi staff get health cover
Source-This post on ASHA workers has been created based on the article “ASHA, anganwadi staff get health cover” published in “The Hindu” on 1 February 2024. Why in the news? The Central government extended the benefits of its flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat, to Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers and Anganwadi workers. About… Continue reading ASHA and anganwadi staff get health cover
Interim Budget 2024: India increases allocation for Maldives
Source-This post on India increases allocation for Maldives is based on the article “India increasing allocation for Maldives, ₹400 crore revised to ₹770.9 crore” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February, 2024. Why in the News? In the interim budget of 2024, Maldives received a significant portion of the annual allocation for the Ministry of… Continue reading Interim Budget 2024: India increases allocation for Maldives
UPSC Prelims Marathon 2 February – Amendment and Basic Structure of Constitution – 2024
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. UPSC Prelims Marathon 2 February , Amendment and Basic Structure of Constitution For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive –… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 2 February – Amendment and Basic Structure of Constitution – 2024
UPSC Mains Marathon 2 Feb, 2024 I Mains Answer Writing
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 Marathon 2 Feb. Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful… Continue reading UPSC Mains Marathon 2 Feb, 2024 I Mains Answer Writing
