What is the news? The initial public offering(IPO) of Life Insurance Corp of India (LIC) is likely to run from March 10 to 14,2022. What is an IPO? An IPO or initial public offering is the process by which a privately held company, or a company owned by the government such as LIC, raises funds… 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
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 is the study conducted by scientists? Learning and memory are the fundamental processes of the brain. Learning is attributed to the acquisition of… 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
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 survey all the over 6 lakh Indian villages.At the same time, Pan India 3D Maps Program will prepare 3D Maps for 100 Indian cities. What is… 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
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 government taking a view that lynching is not defined as a crime under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). What is Mob Lynching? Mob lynching is a term used to describe… Continue reading Anti-mob lynching bills passed by 4 Assemblies at various levels of non-implementation
SFG 2022 Level-2 | Entrance Test @20th February | Register Now
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be commencing with much-awaited Select Focus Group (SFG) Level 2. The Entrance test for the program is scheduled to be held on 20th February 2022, through which 100 students will be selected for SFG.The registration for the entrance test is now open. You can visit to http://academy.forumias.com/sfg/ to register for… Continue reading SFG 2022 Level-2 | Entrance Test @20th February | Register Now
