What is the news? Drone Companies have urged the Government to simplify Drone policies and provide better support that would help them scale up manufacturing and take advantage of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. Background The Government of India has announced the PLI Scheme for drone manufacturers, component makers and software companies. The scheme will… Continue reading Drone firms seek simpler rules, support for commercial ops
Panel flags poor fund utilisation in Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme
What is the news? The Committee on Empowerment of Women has tabled its report titled “Empowerment of women through education with special reference to Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme” in Lok Sabha. Must read: Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme What are the key findings of the report related to Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme? Nearly… Continue reading Panel flags poor fund utilisation in Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme
Centre revises guidelines for procurement of coarse grain
What is the news? The Government of India has revised guidelines for procurement, allocation, distribution and disposal of coarse grains. It has allowed distribution of Jowar (Rabi) and Ragi for a longer period of 6-7 months respectively from the earlier 3 months. What was the earlier procurement policy on Coarse Grains? Earlier, states were allowed… Continue reading Centre revises guidelines for procurement of coarse grain
Economy Quiz: Indian Economy – Capital Markets & Money Markets – 10 December 2021
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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.
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – December 10th, 2021
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 time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – December 10th, 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | December 9th 2021
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We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.
Explained: What is ambergris, the floating gold?
What is the news? The Crime Branch of Pune police has arrested two persons and seized 550 grams of ambergris, also known as ‘floating gold’ What is Ambergris? Ambergris is a solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish colour produced in the digestive system of sperm whales. German physician Franz Schwediawer in… Continue reading Explained: What is ambergris, the floating gold?
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 till March 2024
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 and till March 2024. This will ensure that the remaining households with the overall target of 2.95 crore gets completed. Further, the phasing out of Extra Budgetary resources (EBR) and provision of entire… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 till March 2024
Water Quality in lower stretches of the River Ganga found to be alarming: Study
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the study3 What are the key findings of the study?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the news? According to the findings of a study, Water Quality in the lower stretches of the River Ganga is in an alarming situation. About the study A team of… Continue reading Water Quality in lower stretches of the River Ganga found to be alarming: Study
Launch of Hackathon “Sprint04: Market-Tech” under I-Sprint’21
What is the news? International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has launched the “Sprint04: Market-Tech” Hackathon. IFSCA is organizing “InFinity Forum 2021”, its maiden flagship financial technology and global thought leadership event. As part of this forum, IFSCA has organised a series of Hackathons cutting across the spectrum of banking, insurance, securities and fund management.… Continue reading Launch of Hackathon “Sprint04: Market-Tech” under I-Sprint’21
