What is the news? Government has approved the continuation of the “Border Infrastructure and Management” (BIM) Scheme over the 15th Finance Commission Cycle from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To strengthen the border infrastructure for improving border… Continue reading Govt has decided to continue the Umbrella scheme of Border Infrastructure & Management (BIM) from 2021-22 to 2025-26
Govt extends capacity development scheme till March 2026
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the capacity development (CD) scheme till March 2026. What is Capacity Development Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To augment infrastructural, technical as well as manpower resources for enabling availability of credible and timely official… Continue reading Govt extends capacity development scheme till March 2026
Public order: A constitutional provision for curbing freedom
What is the news? Karnataka High Court is hearing a challenge to the constitutionality of the state government’s ban on students wearing a hijab in educational institutions. In the last hearing, the arguments were based on whether the state can justify the ban on the ground that it violates ‘public order’. What is Public Order?… Continue reading Public order: A constitutional provision for curbing freedom
EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE -VI AT AIR FORCE STATION JODHPUR
What is the news? Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) are scheduled to participate in a bilateral exercise named Eastern Bridge-VI at Air Force Station Jodhpur. What is Exercise Eastern Bridge? Conducted between: India and Oman. Type: Bilateral air exercise First edition: held in 2009. This is the sixth edition… Continue reading EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE -VI AT AIR FORCE STATION JODHPUR
[Yojana February Summary] Quality Education for All – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The pandemic highlighted the shortcomings of our education system that is more focused on rote learning. This system pays very low regard to the creativity and mental wellbeing of children indicating lack of quality education. Further, the level of education possessed across regions is not uniform and the disadvantaged sections… Continue reading [Yojana February Summary] Quality Education for All – Explained, pointwise
Explained: What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
What is the news? Legendary singer-composer Bappi Lahiri died due to obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)? Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a disorder in which a person’s breathing stops and starts repeatedly in their sleep. This occurs when muscles in the throat and upper airway relax intermittently during sleep and… Continue reading Explained: What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – February, 2022 – 3rd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of February 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 – February, 2022 – 3rd week
Science and Technology Quiz–Feb 22nd ,2022
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 21, 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 21, 2022
[Answered] Discuss the significance of the India-UAE early harvest Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Introduction: Give overview of India-UAE CEPA. Body: Write significance of the trade deal in detail. Conclusion: Give a way forward. India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed early harvest Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which is the biggest trade pact of the last seven years. The CEPA is set to reduce tariffs for… Continue reading [Answered] Discuss the significance of the India-UAE early harvest Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
