Source: The post is based on the article “Panel to study SC status of Dalits post conversion” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. What is the News? The Union government has now formed a three-member Commission of Inquiry to examine the issue of whether Scheduled Caste (SC) status can be accorded to Dalits who have… Continue reading Panel to study SC status of Dalits post conversion
India’s Overseas Development Cooperation – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction As India is developing and modernising, the Government of India is improving its efforts to help the poorer nations across the world, both towards ending poverty and improving living standards. India’s role in international overseas development cooperation and partnership has undergone significant transformation over the past years. India is now… Continue reading India’s Overseas Development Cooperation – Explained, pointwise
Cheetah Task Force constituted
Source: The post is based on the article “Cheetah Task Force constituted” published in the PIB on 7th October 2022. What is the News? Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has constituted a Task Force for monitoring Cheetah introduction in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh and other suitable designated areas. What is Project Cheetah? Read… Continue reading Cheetah Task Force constituted
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notifies establishment of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)
Source: The post is based on the article “Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notifies establishment of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)” published in the PIB on 7th October 2022. What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified the… Continue reading Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notifies establishment of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)
Govt looks to ease compliance burden with new CSR disclosure rules
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt looks to ease compliance burden with new CSR disclosure rules” published in the Business Standard on 8th October 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has recently issued Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules, 2022. This Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) Policy) Amendment Rules did away with… Continue reading Govt looks to ease compliance burden with new CSR disclosure rules
World Bank says 70 million plunged into poverty in 2020: What caused setbacks in India, world
Source: The post is based on the article “World Bank says 70 million plunged into poverty in 2020: What caused setbacks in India, world” published in the Indian Express on 6th October 2022. What is the News? The World Bank has recently released a report, titled “Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2022: Correcting Course.” What are the… Continue reading World Bank says 70 million plunged into poverty in 2020: What caused setbacks in India, world
Achieving green steel: How India can bridge the gaps to decarbonise the sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Achieving green steel: How India can bridge the gaps to decarbonise the sector” published in the Down To Earth on 30th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About Green Steel News: At present, the iron and steel sectors are highly… Continue reading Achieving green steel: How India can bridge the gaps to decarbonise the sector
Scarred terra pharma: Gambia tragedy needs sharp regulatory response
Source: The post is based on the article “Scarred terra pharma: Gambia tragedy needs sharp regulatory response” published in The Times of India on 8th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About India’s pharma sector. News: Followed the death of 66 children, the WHO issued an… Continue reading Scarred terra pharma: Gambia tragedy needs sharp regulatory response
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 7th, 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 7th, 2022
Prelims Marathon – Geography – October -8th-2022
Dear Friends,
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.
