Contents1 What is the News?2 About Celebrating Innovation Ecosystem Week3 About Startup India Initiative4 Startups in India What is the News? The Government of India is organizing the first of its kind innovation week titled “Celebrating Innovation Ecosystem” to encourage the Startup ecosystem in India. About Celebrating Innovation Ecosystem Week Organized by: Department for Promotion… Continue reading Centre to organize the first of its kind innovation week to encourage Startup ecosystem in India
Kerala row and beyond: Governor’s role in state, central universities
What is the news? Kerala Governor has written a letter to the Kerala Chief Minister expressing his desire to step down as Chancellor, alleging political interference in the universities. What is the role of Governor in State Universities? The governor of the state is the ex-officio chancellor of the universities in that state. As the… Continue reading Kerala row and beyond: Governor’s role in state, central universities
Explained: Bank deposit insurance programme and norms to access funds
What is the news? The Prime Minister has addressed a programme titled ‘Depositors First: Guaranteed Time-bound Deposit Insurance Payment up to ₹5 Lakh’. What did the PM say on deposit insurance? Recently, Parliament passed the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Amendment Act, 2021. Under the Act, each depositor in a bank is insured… Continue reading Explained: Bank deposit insurance programme and norms to access funds
United Nations grants observer status to International Solar Alliance in a historic decision
What is the news? The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has granted Observer Status to the International Solar Alliance (ISA). This will help provide for regular and well-defined cooperation between the Alliance and the United Nations that would benefit global energy growth and development. About International Solar Alliance (ISA) – Click Here to read about… Continue reading United Nations grants observer status to International Solar Alliance in a historic decision
Haiderpur Wetland added to Ramsar site; total tally goes up to 47
What is the news? Haiderpur Wetland of Western Uttar Pradesh has been recognized as 47th Ramsar site in the country and 10th in Uttar Pradesh. About Haiderpur Wetland Haiderpur Wetland is a human made wetland situated on the Muzaffarnagar-Bijnor border in Uttar Pradesh. It was formed in 1984 by the construction of Madhya Ganga Barrage… Continue reading Haiderpur Wetland added to Ramsar site; total tally goes up to 47
14566 – National Helpline Against Atrocities on SCs/STs
What is the news? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched a National Helpline Against Atrocities(NHAA) – 14566. About National Helpline Against Atrocities (NHAA) The helpline has been launched to generate informed awareness about the various provisions of the Prevention of Atrocities (PoA) Act,1989 and the Protection of Civil Right (PCR) Act,1955 that are… Continue reading 14566 – National Helpline Against Atrocities on SCs/STs
Recent Developments in India-Bangladesh Relations – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the recent improvements in India-Bangladesh Relations3 What are the challenges hampering India-Bangladesh Relations?4 How to improve India-Bangladesh Relations? Introduction On 16th Dec, India and Bangladesh will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the surrender of the Pakistan Army to the Indian Army at Dhaka in 1971. In the past… Continue reading Recent Developments in India-Bangladesh Relations – Explained, pointwise
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation –December, 2021 – 1st week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – December 2021 – First week Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation –December, 2021 – 1st week
Mains 2021 – Strategizing the Last month + Answer Writing by AYUSH Sir, Today at 8:00 PM
Dear Friends, Today at 8:00 PM, we are having a session “Mains-2021 Strategizing the Last month + Answer Writing by AYUSH Sir”. Candidates who are writing Mains-2021 can attend live streaming today at 8:00 PM in online mode by visiting on below link:https://go.forumias.com/strategy21
Economy Quiz: Indian Economy – Government Budgeting & Fiscal Policy – 13 December 2021
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.
