Forest Rights Act: well begun, and now Odisha is ready for the home run

Source: The post is based on the article “Forest Rights Act: well begun, and now Odisha is ready for the home run” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2022. What is the News? Odisha is one of the few states in the country which is nearer to completely implementing the provisions of the Forest… Continue reading Forest Rights Act: well begun, and now Odisha is ready for the home run

GI Tag for Alibaug’s White Onion brings cheer to farmers

Source: The post is based on the article “GI Tag for Alibaug’s White Onion brings cheer to farmers” published in Hindu Business Line on 26th July 2022. What is the News? The ​​White Onion of Alibaug in Maharashtra’s Raigad district has received a ‘Geographical Indication’, giving it a unique identity and wider markets. What is… Continue reading GI Tag for Alibaug’s White Onion brings cheer to farmers

Centre to amend Warehousing Act

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to amend Warehousing Act” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2022. What is the News? The Union Food and Public Distribution Ministry has suggested major amendments to the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act of 2007. What is the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007? The… Continue reading Centre to amend Warehousing Act

Cabinet approves revival package of BSNL amounting to Rs 1.64 Lakh Cr.

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves revival package of BSNL amounting to Rs 1.64 Lakh Cr.” published in PIB on 27th July 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the revival package of BSNL amounting to Rs 1.64 Lakh Crore. What are the key aspects of BSNL’s revival… Continue reading Cabinet approves revival package of BSNL amounting to Rs 1.64 Lakh Cr.

National Family Planning Summit: India has achieved replacement level fertility: Union Minister

Source: The post is based on the article “India has achieved replacement level fertility: Union Minister” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has addressed the National Family Planning Summit, 2022. The Minister also unveiled the India Family Planning 2030… Continue reading National Family Planning Summit: India has achieved replacement level fertility: Union Minister

Rare flight of Antarctic’s Light-mantled Albatross to T.N. coast intrigues researchers

Source: The post is based on the article “Rare flight of Antarctic’s Light-mantled Albatross to T.N. coast intrigues researchers” published in The Hindu on 26th July 2022. What is the News? Researchers have recorded the sighting of a light-mantled albatross (Phoebetria palpebrata) in Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram.  Where was the Light-mantled Albatross spotted? Light-mantled Albatross was… Continue reading Rare flight of Antarctic’s Light-mantled Albatross to T.N. coast intrigues researchers

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

Death by hooch – India needs a more honest discussion on the risks and benefits of prohibition

Source: This post is based on the article “Death by hooch – India needs a more honest discussion on the risks and benefits of prohibition” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About… Continue reading Death by hooch – India needs a more honest discussion on the risks and benefits of prohibition

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

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

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