Source: The post is based on the article “What is ATAGS, the indigenous howitzer used in Independence Day 21-gun salute?” published in Indian Express on 15th August 2022. What is the News? For the first time, an indigenously developed howitzer gun, ATAG became part of the 21-gun salute during the Independence Day ceremony at the… Continue reading What is ATAGS, the indigenous howitzer used in Independence Day 21-gun salute?
Explained: History of the PIN code, which turns 50 this Independence Day
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: History of the PIN code, which turns 50 this Independence Day” published in Indian Express on 16th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why was the PIN Code introduced?3 How does the PIN Code work?4 Who was the person behind the PIN Code initiative?5 How… Continue reading Explained: History of the PIN code, which turns 50 this Independence Day
RTI Act: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the salient provisions of the RTI Act, 2005?3 What is the significance of the RTI Act?4 How has the RTI Act performed in recent times?5 What are the issues associated with the functioning of the RTI Act?6 What steps can be taken to enhance the efficacy of… Continue reading RTI Act: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – August, 2022 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of August 2022 – Second week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2022. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – August, 2022 – 2nd week
PLFS findings on FLFPR: More women in the labour force must not lead us to complacency
Source: The post is based on the article “More women in the labour force must not lead us to complacency” published in the Live mint on 16th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic development: Indian Economy and issues relating to growth, development and employment. Relevance: About the PLFS findings on FLFPR. News: As per the Periodic Labour… Continue reading PLFS findings on FLFPR: More women in the labour force must not lead us to complacency
State control in the financial sector: Azadi of the financial sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Azadi of the financial sector” published in the Business Standard on 16th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About the state control in the financial sector. News: While celebrating the 75th anniversary of… Continue reading State control in the financial sector: Azadi of the financial sector
Nehruvian institutions: The temples that Jawaharlal Nehru built
Source: The post is based on the article “The temples that Jawaharlal Nehru built” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – Modern History: significant events and personalities. Relevance: About the significance of Nehruvian institutions. News: As India celebrates 75 years of Independence, it is important to remember the contributions of Jawaharlal Nehru-built institutions… Continue reading Nehruvian institutions: The temples that Jawaharlal Nehru built
A road map for India-EU ties
Source: The post is based on the article “A road map for India-EU ties” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About India-EU ties. News: Along with the 75 years of Independence, India also celebrates 60 years of diplomatic… Continue reading A road map for India-EU ties
Prelims Marathon – History – Medieval History – August- 16 -2022
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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.
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I August 16th, 2022
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 August 16th, 2022
