What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). What is Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission(ABDM)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To create a seamless online platform through the provision of a wide range of data, information and infrastructure services. It will… Continue reading Cabinet approves implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Role of Market Infrastructure Institutions(MIIs)
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs)?3 Which institutions in India qualify as MIIs?4 Why are governance norms critical in the regulation of MIIs? What is the News? National Stock Exchange(NSE), the country’s largest equities and derivatives exchange was fined by SEBI for laxity in governance pertaining to actions taken during… Continue reading Role of Market Infrastructure Institutions(MIIs)
India seeks Namibia’s partnership for re-introduction of Cheetahs into Madhya Pradesh
What is the News? A delegation from India left for Namibia to discuss cheetah translocation logistics with the Namibia Government. About Cheetah The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal. The cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952. Cheetah is, in fact, the only large carnivore to have become extinct in Independent India. IUCN Status:… Continue reading India seeks Namibia’s partnership for re-introduction of Cheetahs into Madhya Pradesh
KVIC proposes lifting of “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Bamboo waste in India3 How can Bamboo waste be effectively utilized?4 What has KVIC urged the Government? What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has urged the Government to lift the “export prohibition” on bamboo charcoal for optimum utilization of raw bamboo and higher profitability in the… Continue reading KVIC proposes lifting of “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry
Explained: Why eastern Europe is popular with Indian medical students
What is the News? Ukraine and other eastern European countries like Romania and Bulgaria are popular destinations for Indian students pursuing medicine. Why Eastern European countries are popular for Indian medical students? Easy Entrance Criteria: There are no entrance exams to pass in order to gain admission to medical schools.(Since 2018, India has made it… Continue reading Explained: Why eastern Europe is popular with Indian medical students
Explained: What is SWIFT, what shutting Russia out of it means
What is the News? The US and European Union (EU) have decided to exclude some Russian banks from the SWIFT payment system. Contents1 What is SWIFT?2 What is the importance of SWIFT?3 How could a SWIFT ban affect Russia?4 How would the SWIFT ban on Russia impact India? What is SWIFT? SWIFT system stands for… Continue reading Explained: What is SWIFT, what shutting Russia out of it means
The Russia-Ukraine Conflict – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What has been the historic relationship between Russia and Ukraine?3 How did Ukraine fall out with Russia?4 How has the Russia-Ukraine Conflict unfolded so far?5 What are the reasons behind Russian intervention?6 How has the world reacted to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict?7 What could be the probable impacts of the… Continue reading The Russia-Ukraine Conflict – Explained, pointwise
[Answered] How far do you think the draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022 will revolutionize the fertilizer sector?
Introduction: Giving context of Indian fertilizer sector, introduce the draft bill. Body: Write the draft bill will revolutionize the fertilizer sector. Write what are the concerns in the draft bill. Conclusion: Give a way forward. India is the 2nd largest consumer and 3rd largest producer of fertilizers in the world. The Union Government has come up with a… Continue reading [Answered] How far do you think the draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022 will revolutionize the fertilizer sector?
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 28, 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 Feb 28, 2022
[Answered] Highlight the challenges associated with phasing out single-use plastic and suggest remedial measures to achieve this objective.
Introduction: Define Single-Use plastics. Body: Write the challenges in phasing out single use plastic. Write the measures that can be taken to address these challenges. Conclusion: Give a way forward. Single-Use plastics are used only once before they are thrown away or recycled. These include things like plastic bags, straws, coffee stirrers, soda and water bottles and most food… Continue reading [Answered] Highlight the challenges associated with phasing out single-use plastic and suggest remedial measures to achieve this objective.
