New materials developed can help move towards stable LEDs emitting bright light

Source: The post is based on the article “New materials developed can help move towards stable LEDs emitting bright light” published in PIB on 20th October 2022. What is the News? Scientists have developed a material through which we can move towards bright, stable and affordable light-emitting diodes(LEDs). What are LEDs? LED is a semiconductor… Continue reading New materials developed can help move towards stable LEDs emitting bright light

Hyderabad wins the prestigious ‘World Green Cities Award 2022’

Source: The post is based on the article “Hyderabad wins the prestigious World Green Cities Award 2022” published in TOI on 19th October 2022. What is the News? Hyderabad city won the overall ‘World Green City Award 2022’ and ‘Living Green for Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth’ award at the International Association of Horticulture Producers(AIPH)… Continue reading Hyderabad wins the prestigious ‘World Green Cities Award 2022’

Lothal, ‘oldest dock in the world’, to get heritage complex: Features, significance of the project

Source: The post is based on the article “Lothal, ‘oldest dock in the world’, to get heritage complex: Features, significance of the project” published in Indian Express on 20th October 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has reviewed the construction of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) site at Lothal, Gujarat. About Lothal… Continue reading Lothal, ‘oldest dock in the world’, to get heritage complex: Features, significance of the project

Union Minister launches draft of National Credit Framework(NCrF) for public consultation

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches draft of National Credit Framework(NCrF) for public consultation” published in PIB on 19th October 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship have launched the draft of the National Credit Framework(NCrF) for public consultation. What… Continue reading Union Minister launches draft of National Credit Framework(NCrF) for public consultation

India-Africa Security Fellowship Programme’ at MP-IDSA launched during India-Africa Defence Dialogue on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022

Source: The post is based on the article “India-Africa Security Fellowship Programme’ at MP-IDSA launched during India-Africa Defence Dialogue on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022” published in PIB on 19th October 2022. What is the News? The Second India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD) was held on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. What is… Continue reading India-Africa Security Fellowship Programme’ at MP-IDSA launched during India-Africa Defence Dialogue on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022

Govt. to launch Swadesh Darshan 2 with chosen destinations from 15 States

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. to launch Swadesh Darshan 2 with chosen destinations from 15 States” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2022. What is the News? Government will launch the Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0 with chosen destinations from 15 States. What is the Swadesh Darshan Scheme?  Swadesh Darshan Scheme… Continue reading Govt. to launch Swadesh Darshan 2 with chosen destinations from 15 States

What is carbon dating, and how does the Varanasi court order impact the dispute?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is carbon dating, and how does the Varanasi court order impact the dispute?” published in Indian Express on 20th October 2022. What is the News? Varanasi district court has rejected the plea to conduct carbon-dating of the disputed structure known to have been found inside the… Continue reading What is carbon dating, and how does the Varanasi court order impact the dispute?

Reserve Bank flags bigtech risks to financial stability

Source: The post is based on the article “Reserve Bank flags bigtech risks to financial stability” published in Economic Times on 19th October 2022. What is the News? According to a report by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI), large non-financial technology firms referred to as “Big Techs” pose challenges to financial stability owing to their… Continue reading Reserve Bank flags bigtech risks to financial stability

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 19th, 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 October 19th, 2022

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