Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Sep 29th 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 – Sep 29th 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – September 28th, 2021

Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs September 28th. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – September 28th, 2021

Red menace: Despite successes, taking out the Maoist core will require smart security-cum-development strategy 

What is the news?  Recently, a meeting took place which was chaired by the Union home minister. This meeting highlighted the declining incidence of Maoist violence in the country. It marked an 82% decline in a decade. Also, over the same decade Maoist influence has shrunk from 96 to 53 districts, with ultras most active in just 25 districts… Continue reading Red menace: Despite successes, taking out the Maoist core will require smart security-cum-development strategy 

Revitalising PM-KUSUM

Synopsis: There is a need to unlock the PM KUSUM scheme promises in many ways. Introduction  The Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy recently reviewed the progress of the PM-KUSUM scheme and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating solar pump adoption.  About the PM – KUSUM Scheme  Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-Kusum) scheme was… Continue reading Revitalising PM-KUSUM

Govt aims to tap solar energy to power cold chain facilities

What is the News? India has planned to utilize solar power to offer uninterrupted power to cold-chain facilities for storing vaccines. Storage of Vaccines and the need for solar power There are over 29,000 cold chain storage facilities across India that are used to store both Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 vaccines.  However, due to unreliable electricity… Continue reading Govt aims to tap solar energy to power cold chain facilities

Covid-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War II

What is the News? According to a study by Oxford University, the Covid-19 pandemic reduced the life expectancy of men and women in 27 countries in 2020. What are the key findings of the Study? Firstly, the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced life expectancy in 2020 by the largest amount since World War II. Secondly, Life… Continue reading Covid-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War II

Ministry of Food Processing Industries in association with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, virtually launched the PMFME Scheme Seed Capital Module

What is the News? The Ministry of Food Processing Industries in association with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises(PMF ME) Scheme Seed Capital Module. What is the PMFME Scheme Seed Capital Module? The PMFME Scheme Seed Capital Module has been launched on the… Continue reading Ministry of Food Processing Industries in association with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, virtually launched the PMFME Scheme Seed Capital Module

NCW Launches Country-Wide Training & Capacity Building Program For Women In Dairy Farming

What is the News? The National Commission for Women(NCW) has launched a countrywide training and capacity building programme for women in dairy farming. What is the objective of the programme? The programme aims to empower women and help them achieve financial independence by training them in the quality enhancement of dairy products. As part of… Continue reading NCW Launches Country-Wide Training & Capacity Building Program For Women In Dairy Farming

Jobs increased by 29% since 2013, says survey

What is the News? The Labour Bureau, which works under the Ministry of Labour, has released findings from the All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey. About All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey(AQEES) AQEES has been taken up by the Labour Bureau to provide frequent (quarterly) updates about the employment and related variables of establishments, in both organised… Continue reading Jobs increased by 29% since 2013, says survey

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