Omission of disability-related questions from NFHS-6 shows that disability remains misunderstood

Source– The post is based on the article “Omission of disability-related questions from NFHS-6 shows that disability remains misunderstood” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance: Issues related to disability News– In May, the government decided to omit disability-related questions from the sixth round of… Continue reading Omission of disability-related questions from NFHS-6 shows that disability remains misunderstood

BRICS is bigger now. Is it better too?

Source– The post is based on the article “BRICS is bigger now. Is it better too?” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Regional and global groupings Relevance: BRICS News– Leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa took a call last week to expand the BRICS grouping from five… Continue reading BRICS is bigger now. Is it better too?

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Sep 1st, 2023

About Must Read News Articles: 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… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Sep 1st, 2023

Reroute rail track through gibbon sanctuary

Source: The post is based on the article “Reroute rail track through gibbon sanctuary”  published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has proposed a solution to address the problems caused due to the route of the 1.65-km long railway track in eastern Assam. This railway… Continue reading Reroute rail track through gibbon sanctuary

What are the changes to the process for sale of SIM cards?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are the changes to the process for sale of SIM cards?”  published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister for Telecommunications has introduced two reforms to tackle the menace of cybercrimes and financial fraud. These reforms are meant to… Continue reading What are the changes to the process for sale of SIM cards?

In India, 74% can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report

Source: The post is based on the article “In India, 74% can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report”  published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? The ‘State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ (SOFI) 2023 report has been released with the theme “Urbanization, agrifood systems transformation, and… Continue reading In India, 74% can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report

Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) Surpasses Employment Generation Target

Source: The post is based on the article “Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) Surpasses Employment Generation Target”  published in PIB on 30th August 2023 What is the News? Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana(ABRY) has exceeded its initial employment generation goals showcasing its success in fostering job creation and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. What is Aatmanirbhar… Continue reading Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) Surpasses Employment Generation Target

India will host 1st edition of ‘Global IndiaAI 2023 ’ in October

Source: The post is based on the article “India will host 1st edition of ‘Global IndiaAI 2023 ’ in October”  published in PIB on 30th August 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will be organizing the Global IndiaAI 2023. What is Global IndiaAI 2023? Organized by: Ministry of Electronics… Continue reading India will host 1st edition of ‘Global IndiaAI 2023 ’ in October

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