What is the News? The India and UK Finance Minister has agreed on a USD 1.2 billion investment in green projects and renewable energy to boost India’s green growth ambitions at the 11th India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue. What are the investments announced by India and the UK? A $1-billion investment from CDC, the UK’s… Continue reading India’s green projects to get UK funds
40 Central universities to implement credit ban
What is the News? Forty Central universities will be implementing innovative measures such as the academic credit bank and the Glue Grant Scheme. About Glue Grant Scheme: Under the Glue Grant Scheme, institutions in the same city would be encouraged to share resources, equipment and even allow their students to take classes from each other. … Continue reading 40 Central universities to implement credit ban
ADIF aims to rank India startup ecosystem in Top 3 globally by 2030
What is the News? The Alliance of Digital India Foundation(ADIF) plans to rank India’s startup ecosystem among the Top 3 globally by 2030, with a focus on finding the right policy framework to drive growth. India’s Startup Ecosystem: India is the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world after the US and China in terms of… Continue reading ADIF aims to rank India startup ecosystem in Top 3 globally by 2030
Blue straggler – bigger and bluer star formed when one star eats up another
What is the News? Indian researchers have done a comprehensive analysis to understand the formation of blue stragglers. What are Blue Stragglers? Blue stragglers are a class of stars on open or globular clusters. They stand out as they are bigger and bluer than the rest of the stars. Note: A globular cluster is a… Continue reading Blue straggler – bigger and bluer star formed when one star eats up another
Raptor attention: 160 species of birds of prey endangered worldwide
What is the news? A new analysis by ‘International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and BirdLife International’ remarks about the threats faced by the birds of prey. The study claims, 30 percent of the 557 raptor species around the world are threatened by extinction to some degree. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Raptor attention: 160 species of birds of prey endangered worldwide
Challenges associated with the functioning of Police – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the status of Police in India?3 What are the issues associated with police investigations?4 What are the challenges associated with the functioning of Police?5 What are the recommendations of various committees on police reforms?6 How to improve the functioning of police? Introduction Police forces have the authority… Continue reading Challenges associated with the functioning of Police – Explained, pointwise
Indian Railways’ Chandigarh Railway Station awarded 5-Star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by FSSAI
What is the news? Indian Railways’ Chandigarh Railway Station has been awarded a 5- star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification for providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers. This certification is granted by FSSAI to railway stations adhering to standard food storage and hygiene practices. About ‘Eat Right Station’ program The ‘Eat Right Station’ certification is awarded… Continue reading Indian Railways’ Chandigarh Railway Station awarded 5-Star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by FSSAI
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #85 : Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, Commerce & accountancy Optional, flute, vipassana meditation, mentoring Hobbies
Board: Sathiyavathy Ma’am Background: CA, B.Com, Optional: Commerce & accountancy Hobbies: flute, vipassana meditation, mentoring To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairperson why did you quit your job and what have you been doing since then? what is the specialty of the book you authored did you publish it commercially? how many… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #85 : Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, Commerce & accountancy Optional, flute, vipassana meditation, mentoring Hobbies
All India Simulator Open Test for Prelims 2021 | 12th September | Registrations Open
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we are going to conduct the All India Simulator Open Test for Prelims 2021 on 12th September. The Open Test makes sure that you have undergone different quality/difficulty and patterns for the Prelims paper by simulating the past 5 – 6 years of UPSC papers. For Registration, visit: https://go.forumias.com/323… Continue reading All India Simulator Open Test for Prelims 2021 | 12th September | Registrations Open
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #84 : Sathiyavathy ma’am Board, Gujarat Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Playing kabaddi Hobby
Board: Sathiyavathy ma’am Home State: Gujarat Optional: Mechanical engineering Hobby: Playing kabaddi To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Lot of friction between India n pak on the kutch border A. Sir creek n fisherman Also in south Fisherman problem India sl Kutch tourism potential Dhordo rannotsav Religious tourism aashapura narayan sarovar… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #84 : Sathiyavathy ma’am Board, Gujarat Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Playing kabaddi Hobby
