Source: The post is based on the article “The global threat to our food security” published in the Live Mint on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Food Security Relevance: Threat to Food Security News: Recently, data on inflation suggests a softening of the trend of rising inflation in retail prices. Much of the… Continue reading The global threat to our food security
Privatization of PSBs
Source: The post is based on the article “Privatization of PSBs” published in The Hindu on 26th August 2022. What is the News? An article titled ‘Privatization of Public Sector Banks: An Alternate Perspective’ has been published in the RBI bulletin. What is the purpose of the article ‘Privatization of Public Sector Banks’? The authors… Continue reading Privatization of PSBs
Newly identified gene could be clue to treatment of fungal infection in immuno compromised patients
Source: The post is based on the article “Newly identified gene could be clue to treatment of fungal infection in immuno compromised patients” published in PIB on 25th August 2022. What is the News? Scientists have identified a gene called CSA6. This gene can hold the key to prevent fungal infection Candidiasis. What is Candidiasis?… Continue reading Newly identified gene could be clue to treatment of fungal infection in immuno compromised patients
Nikshay Poshan Yojana: TB nutrition aid falls short
Source: The post is based on the article “Nikshay Poshan Yojana: TB nutrition aid falls short” published in Down To Earth on 25th August 2022. What is the News? Only two-thirds of people living with tuberculosis benefitted from the Nikshay Poshan Yojana scheme in 2021. What is the Nikshay Poshan Yojana? Launched in: 2018 by… Continue reading Nikshay Poshan Yojana: TB nutrition aid falls short
Explained: The One Nation One Fertilizer scheme, the Govt’s logic, and some immediate risks
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: The One Nation One Fertilizer scheme, the Govt’s logic, and some immediate risks” published in Indian Express on 26th August 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has decided to implement One Nation One Fertiliser by introducing a “Single Brand for Fertilizers… Continue reading Explained: The One Nation One Fertilizer scheme, the Govt’s logic, and some immediate risks
Debate on revdi culture highlights bitterness between Centre and states
Source: The post is based on the article “Debate on revdi culture highlights bitterness between Centre and states” published in the Indian Express on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance: About the increasing centralisation in fiscal space. News: Recently, the Prime Minister has called for an end… Continue reading Debate on revdi culture highlights bitterness between Centre and states
Prelims Marathon – Economics – August- 26 -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.
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I August 26th, 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 26th, 2022
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – August 26, 2022
About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – August 26, 2022
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | August 25, 2022
Hello friends,
We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.
