What is the News? The Government of India has been taking steps to promote exports of locally sourced Geographical Indications(GI) tagged agricultural products. What are the steps taken by the Government to promote the export of GI tagged Agri Products? Exports of GI Products: Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority(APEDA) has been facilitating exports… Continue reading Centre focuses on promoting exports of GI-tagged niche agricultural products
India seeks more liberal UN, WHO policies to treat drug abuse patients
What is the News? India has addressed the 65th meeting of the UN Commission on Narcotics Drugs. What is the UN Commission on Narcotics Drugs? The Commission on Narcotic Drugs(CND) was established by the UN Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC) in 1946. Mandate: CND reviews and analyzes the global drug situation, considering supply and demand reduction.… Continue reading India seeks more liberal UN, WHO policies to treat drug abuse patients
Defence Minister inaugurates Flight Control System Integration complex
What is the News? The Defence Minister inaugurated a seven-storeyed Flight Control System (FCS) Integration facility. What is the Flight Control System (FCS) Integration facility? Developed by: DRDO with the help of M/s Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Located at: Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Bengaluru, Karnataka… Continue reading Defence Minister inaugurates Flight Control System Integration complex
India’s Arctic Policy: India hopes to put down roots in Arctic
What is the News? The Ministry of Earth Science has unveiled India’s Arctic Policy, titled ‘India and the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development’. India and the Arctic Region India’s engagement with the Arctic began when it signed the Svalbard Treaty in 1920. India initiated its Arctic research program in 2007 with a focus… Continue reading India’s Arctic Policy: India hopes to put down roots in Arctic
Boma Capturing Technique: Boma technique adopted for translocating deer from Keoladeo
What is the News? Boma technique has been used for the first time at Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan for capturing and translocating spotted deer to Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve. What is Boma Capturing Technique? The Boma capturing technique is popular in Africa. It involves the luring of animals into an enclosure by chasing them… Continue reading Boma Capturing Technique: Boma technique adopted for translocating deer from Keoladeo
Explained | Defining who is ‘Assamese’: attempts, challenges
What is the News? The Assam government informed the Assembly that nearly 1.44 lakh illegal foreigners had been identified in the state until January 31 this year based on the 1985 Assam Accord and around 30,000 of them had been deported to their country of origin. Who is a foreigner under the Assam Accord? The… Continue reading Explained | Defining who is ‘Assamese’: attempts, challenges
Union Panchayati Raj Minister releases the Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj
What is the News? Union Minister of Panchayati Raj has released the “Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj(DMP-MoPR)”. What is the Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj(DMP-MoPR)? Prepared by: Ministry of Panchayati Raj Need for this plan: India has been vulnerable in varying degrees to many natural as well… Continue reading Union Panchayati Raj Minister releases the Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Open session schedule of Interview Guidance Program 2021 by ForumIAS
Dear Students, In the light of recent UPSC notification for conduct of Personality Test, ForumIAS is holding a series of Interactive Sessions on Guidelines for Interview Preparation for Personality Test appearing students. Please find below the schedule for all sessions: Date Time Session Faculty Description 20th March 4:00 PM DAF II Filling Guidelines Ayush sir https://go.forumias.com/daf… Continue reading Open session schedule of Interview Guidance Program 2021 by ForumIAS
[Kurukshetra March Summary] Agriculture Development – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Economic Survey 2021-22 has noted the resilience in the agriculture sector during the past two years. COVID-19 pandemic impacted the agriculture sector the least in comparison to the services and industry sectors of the economy. In India, agriculture and allied sectors account for 18.8% of Gross Value Added (GVA)… Continue reading [Kurukshetra March Summary] Agriculture Development – Explained, pointwise
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – March, 2022 – 3rd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of March 2022 – Third 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 – March, 2022 – 3rd week
