What is the news? The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) for the welfare of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Communities. What is the need for SEED Scheme? The DNTs, NTs, SNTs are one of the most deprived and economically weaker communities in India. The policies… Continue reading Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry launches a Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)
All you need to know about Satellite Internet
What is the News? Jio Platforms has launched a joint venture(JV) with European satellite-based broadband service company SES to enter the satellite internet space. What is Satellite Internet? Satellite Internet is the technology that beams the internet down from a satellite that’s orbiting the earth. Jio, Bharti Airtel OneWeb and Starlink want to send thousands… Continue reading All you need to know about Satellite Internet
Work Plan 2022 signed between India and Germany to strengthen Quality Infrastructure, reduce technical barriers
What is the News? India and Germany have signed a Work Plan 2022 during the virtually held 8th meeting of the Indo-German Working Group on Quality Infrastructure. What is the Indo-German Working Group on Quality Infrastructure? The Group was established in 2013. It meets annually to identify areas of cooperation to support and strengthen quality… Continue reading Work Plan 2022 signed between India and Germany to strengthen Quality Infrastructure, reduce technical barriers
Battery swapping policy to level the playing field for operators
What is the News? Niti Aayog will hold pre-draft stakeholder consultations to invite feedback from industry participants on the government’s upcoming electric vehicle (EV) battery swapping policy. What is Battery Swapping? Click Here to read about it What will be the focus of the Battery Swapping Policy? The Policy will focus on creating a comprehensive… Continue reading Battery swapping policy to level the playing field for operators
India lacks solar waste handling policy
What is the News? According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), India does not have a firm policy on managing waste that results from used solar panels or from the manufacturing process. What is Solar Waste? Solar waste is the electronic waste generated by discarded solar panels. Solar panels have an estimated life of… Continue reading India lacks solar waste handling policy
[Kurukshetra February Summary] Rural Healthcare Infrastructure – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Rural India is the backbone of our nation as more than 60% of India’s population resides in rural regions. The high proportion places a greater responsibility on the Government towards the health and wellbeing of the rural population. Considering this, the Government has started several schemes and is promoting numerous… Continue reading [Kurukshetra February Summary] Rural Healthcare Infrastructure – Explained, pointwise
Essay Guidance Program 2022 | Starts 19th February | Enroll Now
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be commencing with the 3rd batch of Essay Guidance Program(EGP) from 19th February 2022 in Online and Offline Mode. The Essay Guidance Program at ForumIAS will ensure gradual progress in your essay writing through practicing tests.The EGP will have 8 Essay Tests with different themes which ensure: Help students to… Continue reading Essay Guidance Program 2022 | Starts 19th February | Enroll Now
The Timeline Initiative – Complete Issue Coverage at One Place
We are happy to announce a new initiative with the name ‘The Timeline initiative‘. As the name suggests, it will provide you up-to-date information on a topic in one place. UPSC aspirants have to go over a huge amount of Current Affair material on a daily basis. Moreover, they’re expected to retain this information for… Continue reading The Timeline Initiative – Complete Issue Coverage at One Place
India – UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) | Timeline
India and the United Kingdom have launched formal Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the aim of concluding an early harvest trade agreement within new few months. India currently has 10 FTAs and six PTAs (preferential trade agreements). It is negotiating 16 new and expanding seven existing agreements, including with trading partners such as Canada, the EU,… Continue reading India – UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) | Timeline
Role of a Governor and related issues | Timeline
Article 153 to Article 162 of the Indian Constitution consists of the relevant provisions related to the office of the Governor. Directly appointed by the President of India, a Governor is the head of the state. He acts as per the advice of the State Council of Ministers. Acting as a critical link between the… Continue reading Role of a Governor and related issues | Timeline
