Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu tops NITI Aayog export preparedness index 2022, Gujarat skids to 4th slot” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2023 What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the third edition of Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2022. What is the Export Preparedness Index(EPI)? Click Here… Continue reading Tamil Nadu tops NITI Aayog export preparedness index 2022, Gujarat skids to 4th slot
Poor no longer? Dimensions of poverty in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Poor no longer? Dimensions of poverty in India” published in Livemint on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Multidimensional Poverty(MDP)?3 How do we measure Multidimensional Poverty(MDP)?4 What are the key findings of National Multidimensional Poverty(MDP) 2023?5 How did India reduce multidimensional poverty so… Continue reading Poor no longer? Dimensions of poverty in India
Peace and prosperity in Mekong region play pivotal role in India’s Act East policy, says External Affairs Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Peace and prosperity in Mekong region play pivotal role in India’s Act East policy, says External Affairs Minister” published in The Economic Times on 16th July 2023 What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister has addressed the 12th Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) Mechanism meeting. What is… Continue reading Peace and prosperity in Mekong region play pivotal role in India’s Act East policy, says External Affairs Minister
Radio collars are killing the cheetahs in Kuno. Here is how — and why
Source: The post is based on the article “Radio collars are killing the cheetahs in Kuno. Here is how — and why” published in Indian Express on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Satellite or radio collars?3 How cheetah’s might have died due to Satellite or radio collars?4 What are the… Continue reading Radio collars are killing the cheetahs in Kuno. Here is how — and why
Indian group proposes radical new way to settle universe expansion dispute
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian group proposes radical new way to settle universe expansion dispute” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hubble Constant?3 How is Hubble Constant measured?4 What is the new method proposed by scientists to understand universe expansion rate? What… Continue reading Indian group proposes radical new way to settle universe expansion dispute
DGFT implements the Advance Authorisation Scheme, allows duty-free import of inputs for export purposes
Source: The post is based on the article “DGFT implements the Advance Authorisation Scheme, allows duty-free import of inputs for export purposes” published in PIB on 17th July 2023 What is the News? The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is implementing the Advance Authorisation Scheme. What is an Advance Authorisation Scheme? Directorate General of… Continue reading DGFT implements the Advance Authorisation Scheme, allows duty-free import of inputs for export purposes
Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala
Source: The post is based on the article “Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the new semi-high speed train proposed by Kerala?3 Why are high speed trains a priority?4 What happened to the High Speed Rail Corridor and Silverline… Continue reading Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala
India reports a record 93% DPT3 immunization coverage in 2022: WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “India reports a record 93% DPT3 immunization coverage in 2022: WHO” published in The Hindu b19th July 2023 What is the News? The WHO and UNICEF estimates for national immunization coverage for 2022 has been released recently. As per the estimate, the coverage rate for DPT3 vaccine… Continue reading India reports a record 93% DPT3 immunization coverage in 2022: WHO
Enforcement Directorate: Significance and Criticisms – Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the Enforcement Directorate 3 How has the ED evolved with time? 4 How ED is different from other policing agencies? 5 What is the significance of ED? 6 What are the criticisms of ED? 7 Way forward Introduction The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been criticized for taking on roles similar to a… Continue reading Enforcement Directorate: Significance and Criticisms – Explained, pointwise
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I July 18th, 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 July 18th, 2023
