Source: The post is based on the article “Alternative fuel vehicles may get subsidy thrust” published in “Business Standard” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? Government of India has initiated work on the third phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India(FAME-III). It is planning to incorporate… Continue reading Alternative fuel vehicles may get subsidy thrust
Here’s why ex-servicemen are against the entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel
Source: The post is based on the article “Here’s why ex-servicemen are against the entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel” published in “Indian Express” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? Government has announced several changes in the disability pension rules of the armed forces. The new guidelines are called… Continue reading Here’s why ex-servicemen are against the entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel
MGNREGS runs out of funds; Ministry seeks more budget
Source: The post is based on the article “MGNREGS runs out of funds; Ministry seeks more budget” published in “The Hindu” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is facing a deficit of around Rs 6,000 crore. To address this deficit, the Ministry of Rural… Continue reading MGNREGS runs out of funds; Ministry seeks more budget
India Re-elected as President of Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) for a Third Successive Term
Source: The post is based on the article “India Re-elected as President of Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) for a Third Successive Term” published in “PIB” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? India has been re-elected as the President of Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) for a Third Successive Term. What… Continue reading India Re-elected as President of Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) for a Third Successive Term
Two out of five amphibians are facing extinction threat due to climate change: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Two out of five amphibians are facing extinction threat due to climate change: study” published in “The Hindu” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? A study titled ‘Ongoing declines for the world’s amphibians in the face of emerging threats’ was published in the scientific journal… Continue reading Two out of five amphibians are facing extinction threat due to climate change: study
Ministry of Textiles organizes National Conclave on Agrotech – Accelerating productivity of agriculture & horticulture products
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Textiles organizes National Conclave on Agrotech – Accelerating productivity of agriculture & horticulture products” published in “PIB” on 7th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Agro Textiles?3 What is the importance of Agro Textiles in India?4 What are the steps taken by… Continue reading Ministry of Textiles organizes National Conclave on Agrotech – Accelerating productivity of agriculture & horticulture products
Post Mains virtual Meet Up, Tuesday, October 10 @ 8 PM
Dear Friends, Its going to be almost 2 weeks since we got done with the Mains examination. This is the time when you should probably take a break, go out and get some fresh air. The month of October in Delhi is strange. Its getting colder everyday. And transition is full… Continue reading Post Mains virtual Meet Up, Tuesday, October 10 @ 8 PM
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 6th, 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 October 6th, 2023
Prelims Marathon – Economy – NITI Aayog – October 7th – 2023
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. For the Prelims marathon archive – click here
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 7th, 2023
Good Morning Friends, Following are today’s Mains Marathon Questions. 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 2-3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam. Write your answers in… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 7th, 2023
