News: Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued the final order on the “Algo scam” at the National Stock Exchange (NSE). What is “algo scam” and what has happened? Read more here: https://forumias.com/blog/governance-breakdown/ What does this reveal? One, even if the information shared wasn’t price-sensitive, had nothing to do with trading… Continue reading The Yogi, The CEO & The Lesson – On Algo Scam
Everyday Economics: What is an IPO?
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is an IPO?3 How can a company file an IPO?4 Which companies can come out with an IPO?5 Who can invest in an IPO?6 Where do the proceeds of the IPO go?7 What are the advantages of listing a company? What is the news? The initial public offering(IPO) of… Continue reading Everyday Economics: What is an IPO?
Cabinet clears setting up of G20 Secretariat
What is the news? Cabinet has approved setting up of a G20 Secretariat to put in place arrangements required for India’s presidency of the prestigious grouping. Note: India will hold the Presidency of the G20 from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023. Why is the G20 Secretariat being established? As per practice, a G20… Continue reading Cabinet clears setting up of G20 Secretariat
Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry to launch a Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)
What is the news? The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment will launch the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED). Background De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes are the most neglected, marginalised and economically and socially deprived communities. In 2014, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment constituted a National Commission for Denotified, Nomadic and… Continue reading Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry to launch a Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)
Novel tools for deciphering mechanisms associated with learning and memory developed by Indian Scientists
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the study conducted by scientists?3 How is the study being conducted?4 What is the PURSE Program? What is the news? Indian Scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind tool for understanding the process of long-term memory consolidation in the brain by capturing the neural signals from the rodent brain. What… Continue reading Novel tools for deciphering mechanisms associated with learning and memory developed by Indian Scientists
Mapping of 6 lakh villages under the SVAMITVA scheme and pan-India 3D Maps for 100 cities undertaken, which will be a game changer for India
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the SWAMITVA Scheme?3 What are the updated guidelines on SWAMITVA Scheme?4 What is a Pan India 3D Maps Program? What is the news? On the 1st Anniversary of the Release of Geospatial Data, the Union Minister has said that the SVAMITVA scheme with the help of drones will… Continue reading Mapping of 6 lakh villages under the SVAMITVA scheme and pan-India 3D Maps for 100 cities undertaken, which will be a game changer for India
PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan(NMP)-22 Greenfield Expressways, 23 key infrastructure projects among others
What is the news? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has made significant progress under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP). What is PM Gati Shakti? PM Gati Shakti was launched in 2021. It is a digital platform that brings together 16 Ministries, including railways and roadways together for integrated planning… Continue reading PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan(NMP)-22 Greenfield Expressways, 23 key infrastructure projects among others
Explained: The Ravidassia identity
What is the news? The birth anniversary of Ravidas, a major religious event for lakhs of devotees will be celebrated on February 16, 2022. Who was Guru Ravidas? Guru Ravidas was a mystic poet-saint of the Bhakti Movement from the 15th and 16th centuries. He founded the Ravidassia religion. He is believed to be a… Continue reading Explained: The Ravidassia identity
Phensedyl smuggling a challenge for BSF
What is the news? Phensedyl (a cough syrup) Smuggling remains a challenge for the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India – Bangladesh border. What is Phensedyl? Phensedyl is a codeine-based cough syrup.It has been banned in Bangladesh as it was used as an intoxicant in a country that follows liquor prohibition. It was consumed… Continue reading Phensedyl smuggling a challenge for BSF
Anti-mob lynching bills passed by 4 Assemblies at various levels of non-implementation
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Mob Lynching?3 Which States have passed Anti Mob Lynching Bills?4 Why are the Bills pending?5 What are Supreme Court views on Mob Lynching? What is the news? The bills passed against mob lynching in the past four years by four states have not been implemented with the Union… Continue reading Anti-mob lynching bills passed by 4 Assemblies at various levels of non-implementation
