Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises has inaugurated NATRAX- the High Speed Track(HST) in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. What is High Speed Track(HST)? A High-Speed Track (HST) is used for measuring the maximum speed capability of high-end cars like BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Tesla. At present, foreign… Continue reading India launches Asia’s longest High Speed Track for automobiles
Capex push to aid economy: CEA
Source: Livemint What is the News? According to the Chief Economic Advisor(CEA), the Government is following a Capital Expenditure(Capex) driven strategy to boost economic activity in the country. Key facts mentioned in the article: What is Gross Fixed Capital Formation(GFCF)? Gross Fixed Capital Formation(GFCF) represents investment demand in the economy. As per RBI, GFCF refers… Continue reading Capex push to aid economy: CEA
Draft Cinematograph Bill 2021 – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Key provisions of the bill3 Rationale behind the changes4 Criticism of the bill5 Suggestions Introduction Recently, government released the Draft Cinematograph Bill 2021 which seeks to amend the Cinematograph Act of 1952. The Cinematograph Act is the sole legislation guiding the certification of films released in India for public exhibition. It regulates the… Continue reading Draft Cinematograph Bill 2021 – Explained, pointwise
SEBI tightens norms related to independent directors
Source: TOI What is the News? Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved various amendments to rules governing the appointment, re-appointment, and removal of Independent Directors. Who are Independent Directors? An independent Director is a director on a board of directors representing minority shareholders. He/she does not have a pecuniary relationship with the company… Continue reading SEBI tightens norms related to independent directors
Justice Department launches “Enforcing Contracts Portal”
Source: PIB What is the News? The Department of Justice has launched the “Enforcing Contracts Portal”. Background: The Doing Business Report is the flagship publication of the World Bank Group. It benchmarks business regulations in 191 economies. The Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) index ranks countries. It is an indication of an economy’s position relative… Continue reading Justice Department launches “Enforcing Contracts Portal”
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –June, 2021 – 4th week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 4th week of the Month of June. Click on the following link to download 9 PM Compilation for the Month of June, Fourth Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –June, 2021 – 4th week
National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC) launches NHP-Bhuvan Portal
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has launched the NHP –Bhuvan portal of the National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC). About NHP –Bhuvan Portal: The National Hydrology Project or NHP-Bhuvan Portal is a repository of information on the initiatives undertaken by NRSC under NHP (National Hydrology Project). The portal also has a facility… Continue reading National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC) launches NHP-Bhuvan Portal
Explained: Ration card reform, so far
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 What is One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)?3 How does ONORC work?4 Incentives to States: What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union Territories to implement the One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) system by July 31st,2021. What is One Nation One… Continue reading Explained: Ration card reform, so far
Geography Quiz: Weather, Climate and Seasons of India | 30 June, 2021
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 30th 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 30th 2021
