What is the News? The Union Minister of Culture has informed Lok Sabha about the ongoing schemes run by the Ministry of Culture to promote and disseminate art & Culture. What are the schemes implemented by the Ministry of Culture to promote and disseminate art & Culture? Centenaries and Anniversaries Scheme: The scheme commemorates centenaries… Continue reading Schemes administered by the Ministry of Culture to promote and disseminate the art & Culture
Ministry of Tribal Affairs revamps the schemes for comprehensive development of Tribals
What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing various schemes for the comprehensive development of Tribals. Pre- and Post-Matric scheme: It is a demand-based scheme. Under this, every ST student whose family income is up to Rs 2.5 lakhs is entitled to a scholarship for pursuing education from class IX to Post… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal Affairs revamps the schemes for comprehensive development of Tribals
Himalayan griffon and steppe eagle: Vulture holocaust in Assam: Around 100 birds die due to ‘unintentional’ poisoning in Kamrup
What is the news? Recently, locals found the dead bodies of more than 95 Himalayan griffon vultures and a steppe eagle in Assam. The cause of death of the vultures according to the postmortem report was found to be pesticide poisoning. Note: Farmers spray the carcasses of cattle with pesticides (carbofuran) to kill the dogs.… Continue reading Himalayan griffon and steppe eagle: Vulture holocaust in Assam: Around 100 birds die due to ‘unintentional’ poisoning in Kamrup
Nav Bharat Literacy Programme
What is the News? The Minister of State for Education has informed Lok Sabha about the Nav Bharat Literacy Programme. What is the Nav Bharat(New India) Literacy Programme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Education Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme Aim: To support the States and Union Territories in promoting literacy among non-literates in the age group of… Continue reading Nav Bharat Literacy Programme
INDIAN MILITARY CONTINGENT ARRIVES AT SEYCHELLES FOR JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE LAMITIYE
What is the News? An Indian Army contingent arrived in Seychelles on Monday for the ninth edition of the Joint Military Exercise Lamitiye 2022. What is Exercise Lamitiye? Exercise Lamitiye, which means friendship, is a biennial military exercise between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces(SDF). The exercise has been conducted in Seychelles since 2001.… Continue reading INDIAN MILITARY CONTINGENT ARRIVES AT SEYCHELLES FOR JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE LAMITIYE
Declining Parsi Population in the Country
What is the News? The Minister of Minority Affairs has informed the Lok Sabha about the Parsi Population in India. About Parsi Population As per the Census, the population of the Parsi (Zoroastrian) community decreased from 69,601 in the Census 2001 to 57,264 in the Census 2011. About Jiyo Parsi Scheme Nodal Ministry: Ministry of… Continue reading Declining Parsi Population in the Country
India-Australia Bilateral Relationship – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the history of India Australia relationship?3 What are the key outcomes of the 2nd Virtual Summit?4 What progress has been made in India Australia Relationship in recent years?5 What is the significance of India Australia relationship?6 What are the concerns impeding the relationship?7 What lies ahead?8 Conclusion… Continue reading India-Australia Bilateral Relationship – Explained, pointwise
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Mar 21st, 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 3 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 21st, 2022
[Answered] Analyse the desirability of the ‘Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India’. Also, highlight the factors responsible for the extinction of Cheetahs in India.
Cheetah is the only top carnivore that got completely extinct from India in 1952, mainly due to over-hunting and habitat loss. The ‘Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India’ is step towards reintroduction of Cheetahs in India. It is expected to be beneficial for the overall health of the ecosystem in India. What were… Continue reading [Answered] Analyse the desirability of the ‘Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India’. Also, highlight the factors responsible for the extinction of Cheetahs in India.
[Answered] Afforestation is not a bad idea. But the aim should not be to only plant trees; it should be to make tree-planting activities friendly to local biodiversity. Elaborate with examples and suggest remedial measures.
Afforestation is the planting of trees in a previously barren environment. It can ensure balance and survival to all life on earth. The main reason for afforestation is to control carbon footprint and to ensure the sustainability of the natural environment. However, there are factors that should be considered before starting with the afforestation process,… Continue reading [Answered] Afforestation is not a bad idea. But the aim should not be to only plant trees; it should be to make tree-planting activities friendly to local biodiversity. Elaborate with examples and suggest remedial measures.
