What is the CAG audit report on Assam’s NRC?

Source: This post is created based on the article “What is the CAG audit report on Assam’s NRC?” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance – Transparency and accountability News: CAG has flagged issues in the NRC exercise carried out in Assam. What are issues highlighted by… Continue reading What is the CAG audit report on Assam’s NRC?

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for Indian Railways

Source: The post is based on the article “Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for Indian Railways” published in the PIB on 28th December 2022.  What is the News? The Ministry of Railways has formulated a new policy for the modernization of stations named Amrit Bharat Station scheme. About “Amrit Bharat Station” scheme The scheme envisages the… Continue reading Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for Indian Railways

Ministry of Power signs Memorandum of Understanding with Defence Research and Development Organization for Implementation of Early Warning System for Vulnerable Hydro Projects/Power Stations

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Power signs Memorandum of Understanding with Defence Research and Development Organization for Implementation of Early Warning System for Vulnerable Hydro Projects/Power Stations” published in the PIB on 28th December 2022.  What is the News? The Ministry of Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the… Continue reading Ministry of Power signs Memorandum of Understanding with Defence Research and Development Organization for Implementation of Early Warning System for Vulnerable Hydro Projects/Power Stations

India, ADB sign $125 million loan to improve Urban Services in Tamil Nadu

Source: The post is based on the article “India, ADB sign $125 million loan to improve Urban Services in Tamil Nadu” published in the PIB on 28th December 2022.  What is the News? The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $125 million loan to develop climate-resilient sewage collection and treatment,… Continue reading India, ADB sign $125 million loan to improve Urban Services in Tamil Nadu

Nasal Vaccine for COVID-19: Working and Benefits – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India’s first nasal vaccine for COVID-19, iNCOVACC, will be available as a booster dose for persons above 18 years of age. The nasal vaccine will be delivered through the nose. Those individuals who have already received a heterologous booster dose of either Covishield or Covaxin can now receive the nasal… Continue reading Nasal Vaccine for COVID-19: Working and Benefits – Explained, pointwise

Transfer of technology ‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza (H9N2) vaccine for chickens’ developed by ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal

Source: The post is based on the article “Transfer of technology ‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza (H9N2) vaccine for chickens’ developed by ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal” published in the PIB on 28th December 2022.  What is the News? Scientists have recently developed the ‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza (H9N2) vaccine for chicken. About H9N2 Vaccine It is… Continue reading Transfer of technology ‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza (H9N2) vaccine for chickens’ developed by ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal

India’s bid to beat cervical cancer

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s bid to beat cervical cancer” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022.  What is the News? The government has recently announced that it will roll out vaccines for the prevention of cervical cancer to girls aged between 9 and 14 years through schools. Girls who… Continue reading India’s bid to beat cervical cancer

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 27th, 2022

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 27th, 2022

[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – December, 2022 – 3rd week

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of December 2022 – Third week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2023. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – December, 2022 – 3rd week

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