Context: Addressing the chief ministers of the states recently, Prime Minister said that the Union government had reduced excise duty on fuel last November, but pointed out that some states had not followed this lead. States raised several objections to his statement. They pointed out that the Union government has earned windfall gains on fuel… Continue reading Reforming fuel taxes
Pendency of Cases of Constitutional Importance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is a Constitution Bench?3 What is the status of pendency of cases of Constitutional Importance?4 What are some of the pending cases of Constitutional Importance?5 What is the need to resolve the pendency of cases?6 What are the reasons behind the pendency of cases before Constitution Benches?7 What… Continue reading Pendency of Cases of Constitutional Importance – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #114 : TCA Anant Board, law Optional, running, Hindi poetry writing Hobbies
Date of Interview: 20/4/22 Board: TCA Anant Sir Optional: law Work experience: with an MP for a year Hobbies: running, Hindi poetry writing, light music, mooting To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman: Had experience of working with Parliament, asked about my experience My learnings from above Asked if private member bills… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #114 : TCA Anant Board, law Optional, running, Hindi poetry writing Hobbies
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I May 2, 2022
Good Morning 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… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I May 2, 2022
Prelims Marathon – Current Affairs Revision -Important Indexes, Summits, and Conferences/ Organizations- May-03-2022
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #113 : RN Choubey Board, Chemistry Optional,
Date of Interview: 20th April, Afternoon, last person to go. Board: RN Choubey Sir Optional: Chemistry Background: IIT Delhi Profession (if any)- CAPF AC Hobbies: Endurance exercises To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman: Asked me to remove the mask if I dont have any covid symptoms, I politely said that the… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #113 : RN Choubey Board, Chemistry Optional,
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 3, 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 – May 3, 2022
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |May 02-2022
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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.
Centre notified second phase of mandatory hallmarking which shall come into force from June 01, 2022
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hallmarking?3 Implementation of Mandatory Hallmarking of Jewellery in a Phased Manner3.1 First Phase3.2 Second Phase What is the News? The second phase of the mandatory hallmarking vide Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artifacts (Amendment) Order, 2022 will come into force from June 01, 2022. What is Hallmarking?… Continue reading Centre notified second phase of mandatory hallmarking which shall come into force from June 01, 2022
APEDA launches gluten-free millet products for all age groups at affordable prices
What is the News? Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority(APEDA) has launched a variety of millet products for all age groups at affordable prices ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 15 at the AAHAR food fair. What is AAHAR Food Fair? AAHAR is Asia’s biggest B2B international food and hospitality fair. Organized by:… Continue reading APEDA launches gluten-free millet products for all age groups at affordable prices
