What is the News? The Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices(CACP) has recommended the promotion of crop diversification, favouring oilseed crops amid the global inflation in oilseeds and vegetable oils prices. What are the recommendations given by CACP? Need for Crop Diversification Dependence on rice-wheat cropping systems especially in States like Punjab, Haryana and western… Continue reading Diversify crops, shift rice to places that can support it: Central panel
Union Minister launches Animal Vaccine and Kits developed by the ICAR-NRC on Equines
What is the News? Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has launched Animal Vaccine and other Diagnostic Kits developed by the ICAR-National Research Center on Equines, Hisar, Haryana. What are the Vaccines and kits developed by ICAR? Ancovax Vaccine on Equines: It is an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Delta (COVID-19) vaccine for animals. The immunity induced… Continue reading Union Minister launches Animal Vaccine and Kits developed by the ICAR-NRC on Equines
Explained: Why bond yields are rising, and what it means for markets and investors
What is the News? In India, Bond yields have risen to their highest levels in the last three years. What are Bond and Bond Yield? A bond is a fixed income instrument that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower (typically corporate or governmental). Bonds are used by companies, municipalities, states, and… Continue reading Explained: Why bond yields are rising, and what it means for markets and investors
Rhino reintroduction a hit in Assam Reserve
What is the News? The results of the 14th Assam Rhino Census conducted at Manas National park have been released. What are the key findings of the 14th Assam Rhino Census? Rhino Population Manas National Park had about 100 One Horned Rhinos prior to 1990.But a prolonged ethno-political conflict thereafter took a heavy toll with… Continue reading Rhino reintroduction a hit in Assam Reserve
1st in Asia: Thailand legalizes marijuana but smoking pot still illegal
What is the News? Thailand has become the first country in Asia to decriminalize Marijuana which is also known as Cannabis. Why has Thailand decriminalized Marijuana? Thailand has decriminalized Marijuana with the aim of boosting its agriculture and tourism sectors. Under decriminalization, it is no longer a crime in Thailand to grow and trade marijuana… Continue reading 1st in Asia: Thailand legalizes marijuana but smoking pot still illegal
World Investment Report: India 7th in FDI inflows: UNCTAD
What is the News? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released the World Investment Report. What are the key findings of the report? Global findings The United States ($367 billion) remained the top recipient of FDI in 2021. It was followed by China ($181 billion) and Hong Kong ($141 billion). FDI Inflows… Continue reading World Investment Report: India 7th in FDI inflows: UNCTAD
Download EPIC! May 2022 – The Monthly Current Affairs Magazine by ForumIAS
Click Here to Download – EPIC! Magazine, May 2022 Dear Forumites The 25th Edition of the EPIC Magazine is here! Preliminary Examination is just over. Hope You had a good attempt. It is the time to take a little break and then shift gear to focus on the Main Examination. The Prime Minister of India… Continue reading Download EPIC! May 2022 – The Monthly Current Affairs Magazine by ForumIAS
Ukraine War and the Global Food Crisis – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions on its economy have sent global food prices soaring. This has threatened to push millions of people, especially those in low-income countries, into starvation. Ukraine and its allies in the West have accused Russia of weaponizing food, saying that its blockade of… Continue reading Ukraine War and the Global Food Crisis – Explained, pointwise
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – June, 2022 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of June 2022 – First 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 – June, 2022 – 1st week
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I June 9, 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 June 9, 2022
