Source: The post is based on the article “Awards for words – The Sahitya Akademi must do more to promote Indian literature” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 – Art & Culture– Indian Culture – Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. News: Sahitya Akademi has announced the annual… Continue reading Awards for words – The Sahitya Akademi must do more to promote Indian literature
Issue related to Credit rating – CEA’s concerns apart, India needs better data
Source: The post is based on the article “CEA’s concerns apart, India needs better data” published in “Indian Express” on 23rd December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Economy – Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. News: India has experienced substantial economic growth in recent years. However, credit rating agencies (CRAs) have not… Continue reading Issue related to Credit rating – CEA’s concerns apart, India needs better data
Yojana Summary December 2023 – Redefining Mobility: Transforming Land scape of Transport Sector
A well-knit and coordinated system of transport plays an important role in the sustained economic growth of a country. The transport system of India comprises various modes of transport including rail, road, coastal shipping, air transport etc. What is the importance of the Transport Sector of India? The transport sector plays a crucial role in… Continue reading Yojana Summary December 2023 – Redefining Mobility: Transforming Land scape of Transport Sector
Palna Scheme: Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across India
Source: The post is based on the article “Palna Scheme: Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across India” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Women and Child Development Ministry aims to establish 17,000 creches in Anganwadi Centres across the country. This is being done as part… Continue reading Palna Scheme: Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across India
National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal
Source: The post is based on the article “National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Mines has launched the National Geoscience Data Repository Portal (NGDR). What is the National Geoscience Data Repository Portal (NGDR)? Specifications Details What is it It is a… Continue reading National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal
DAY-NRLM SHGs: Ministry of Rural Development signs MOU with JioMart
Source- This post is based on the article “Ministry of Rural Development signs MoU with Reliance Retail’s JioMart, to on-board DAY-NRLM’s SHGs” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JioMart to onboard DAY-NRLM’s Self Help Groups… Continue reading DAY-NRLM SHGs: Ministry of Rural Development signs MOU with JioMart
INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) 2023
Source- This post is based on the article “INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) – 2023” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the 8th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) held in Bangkok, Thailand. What is Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)? 1) is a… Continue reading INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) 2023
PM-DevINE scheme: Ministry holds meet with CMs of northeast States over lag in scheme
Source- This post is based on the article “Centre calls North Eastern States meet after projects under Development Initiative for North East Region are stuck” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) convened a meeting with the Chief Ministers of… Continue reading PM-DevINE scheme: Ministry holds meet with CMs of northeast States over lag in scheme
Macron for Republic Day 2024: Exploring India’s Criteria for Selecting the Republic Day Chief Guest
Source– This post is based on the article “Macron for Republic Day 2024: How India chooses its Republic Day chief guest” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? France’s President Emmanuel Macron will be India’s chief guest for its 2024 Republic Day celebrations. How is the Republic Day Chief… Continue reading Macron for Republic Day 2024: Exploring India’s Criteria for Selecting the Republic Day Chief Guest
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 22nd, 2023
Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 22nd, 2023
