What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that constitutional courts could not interfere with the day-to-day rituals and ‘sevas’ performed in temples on the basis of “public interest” petitions. What was the case? A Writ Petition was filed in the Supreme Court challenging an Andhra Pradesh High Court order. The order had rejected… Continue reading Courts cannot interfere with day-to-day temple rituals: SC
‘Navy’s plan for a 170-ship force on course’
What is the News? The Indian Navy will be commissioning the class stealth-guided missile destroyer “Visakhapatnam” and the fourth Scorpene Class Submarine “Vela”. Visakhapatnam and its Key Features Visakhapatnam is the name of the first stealth guided-missile destroyer ship under Project 15B. Built by: The ship has been designed by the Directorate of Naval Design… Continue reading ‘Navy’s plan for a 170-ship force on course’
Report of the Committee of Experts on Insurance
What is the news? The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) had constituted an Insurance Committee under the Chairmanship of Mr. G.N. Bajpai, former Chairman LIC and SEBI. The mandate of the committee was to identify key areas for the development of insurance and reinsurance business from IFSC. The committee has now submitted its report… Continue reading Report of the Committee of Experts on Insurance
Pochampally village in Telangana selected as one of the best Tourism Villages by United Nations World Tourism Organisation
What is the News? Pochampally Village in Telangana State has been selected as one of the best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The award will be given on the occasion of the 24th session of the UNWTO General Assembly in December 2021 in Madrid, Spain. Note: Ministry of Tourism had… Continue reading Pochampally village in Telangana selected as one of the best Tourism Villages by United Nations World Tourism Organisation
Union Minister to inaugurate the seventh edition of India International Science festival, IISF at Panaji, Goa
What is the News? The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has launched the 7th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF). What is the India International Science Festival(IISF)? IISF is a joint program of the Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences and VijnanaBharati (VIBHA) a swadeshi movement of Bharat. Purpose:… Continue reading Union Minister to inaugurate the seventh edition of India International Science festival, IISF at Panaji, Goa
Country’s first fisheries business incubator launched in Haryana’s Gurugram
What is the News? Union Minister of Fisheries has inaugurated the country’s first-of-its-kind, dedicated business incubator to be known as LINAC- NCDC Fisheries Business Incubation Centre(LlFlC) in Haryana’s Gurugram. About LINAC- NCDC Fisheries Business Incubation Centre(LIFIC) Aim: To nurture fisheries start-ups under real market-led conditions. Services Provided by the LIFIC: The centre will provide hand… Continue reading Country’s first fisheries business incubator launched in Haryana’s Gurugram
India-Turkey relations – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Pan-Turkism?3 About the formation of the Organisation of Turkic States4 Why does India need to pay attention to Pan-Turkism?5 What is the significance of Turkey for India?6 What are the current areas of cooperation in India-Turkey relations?7 What are the concerns associated with India-Turkey relations?8 What should… Continue reading India-Turkey relations – Explained, pointwise
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – November, 2021 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 2nd week of the Month of November. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – November, 2021 – 2nd week
Prepare for CSE 2022 with ForumIAS Targeted Courses
Dear Friends, Prepare for UPSC CSE 2022 with ForumIAS Self Study and Foundation Courses: Comprehensive Guidance Program 2022 – Pre-cum-Mains foundation program for freshers by ForumIAS – Cohort 5 – Starts 21st October Essay Guidance Program 2022 – Master the skill-set for writing essays that can help you fetch 150+ marks in Mains Examination – Starts 24th October Geography Optional Foundation Program – Comprehensive coverage… Continue reading Prepare for CSE 2022 with ForumIAS Targeted Courses
Geography Quiz: Geomorphology and Bio – Geography : 17th November 2021
Hello friends,
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.
