What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has recognised INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence(CoE) in the field of Marine Engineering(ME). What is INS Shivaji? INS Shivaji is an Indian naval station located in Lonavala, Maharashtra. It is located close to the Bhushi Dam. It houses the Naval College of… Continue reading Skill Development Ministry recognises INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence in Marine Engineering
Telecommunications Secretary inaugurates All India Digital Nation-Wide Pension Adalat
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is All India Digital Nation-Wide Pension Adalat?3 What is SAMPANN?4 What is Jeevan Pramaan(Digital Life certificate)? What is the News? Secretary (Telecommunications) & Chairman, Digital Communications Commission (DCC) inaugurated the All India Digital Nation-Wide Pension Adalat. What is All India Digital Nation-Wide Pension Adalat? Organized by: Controller General of… Continue reading Telecommunications Secretary inaugurates All India Digital Nation-Wide Pension Adalat
Schemes launched by the Government in Textile sector for employment generation
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Textile Industry3 Some of the important schemes launched in the textile sector are3.1 Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS) What is the News? The Minister for Textiles has informed Lok Sabha about the important schemes launched by the Government in the textile sector. About Textile Industry The Textile industry is… Continue reading Schemes launched by the Government in Textile sector for employment generation
First of its kind phase 3 clinical trial in Ayurveda for Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush is conducting the world’s first multicenter phase III clinical trial examining the efficacy of Ayurveda in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA)? Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the joints and other parts of the body. Caused by: Our… Continue reading First of its kind phase 3 clinical trial in Ayurveda for Rheumatoid Arthritis
India achieves $400 billion merchandise exports well before target date: Commerce Minister
What is the News? India’s Annual Merchandise(Goods) Exports have crossed the $400-billion mark for the first time ever. This is 37% higher than the previous financial year, when India exported goods worth $291 billion. During the same time period, imports grew 51% on year to $589 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $189 billion.… Continue reading India achieves $400 billion merchandise exports well before target date: Commerce Minister
Combating TB: Lessons from COVID-19 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Tuberculosis (TB)?3 What is the current status of TB?4 What are the causes behind high occurrence of TB in India?5 What steps have been taken for combating TB?6 What are the similarities between TB and COVID-19?7 How has the arrival of COVID-19 caused a surge in cases… Continue reading Combating TB: Lessons from COVID-19 – Explained, pointwise
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Mar 23rd, 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 Mar 23rd, 2022
[Answered] The idea of all-woman police stations needs a relook for effective empowerment of women. Examine the statement.
Introduction: Write down a brief introduction with some lines about all-women police stations. Body: Write down the reasons that necessitate reconsideration of this idea and provide some suggestions to deal with the issues. Conclusion: Give a brief conclusion with your opinion The number of All-woman police stations in India has increased manifolds in the recent… Continue reading [Answered] The idea of all-woman police stations needs a relook for effective empowerment of women. Examine the statement.
[Answered] Highlight the significance and effectiveness of International Court of Justice (ICJ) order against Russia. Also, throw light on the role of ICJ in resolving international disputes.
Introduction: Give a brief backgrounder on the Ukraine judgment by ICJ. Body: Provide the significance of judgment against Russia, it means why it is important, even if effective or not. In the next part, provide the effectiveness of judgment, i.e., how effective the judgment will be in achieving its intent. Give a brief on the… Continue reading [Answered] Highlight the significance and effectiveness of International Court of Justice (ICJ) order against Russia. Also, throw light on the role of ICJ in resolving international disputes.
Location/ IR /Geography Quiz -March 24, 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.
