Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched ‘SonChiraiya’. About SonChiraiya: SonChiraiya is a brand and logo for the marketing of urban Self-Help Group (SHG) products. This will help in improving visibility and global access for the products made by urban SHG women. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National… Continue reading MoHUA launches one brand -‘SonChiraiya’ – for Urban SHG products
AB-PMJAY gave ₹2,794 cr. for COVID treatment
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The government of India has informed about the achievements of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). It has also released funds under India COVID-19 Emergency Response & Health System Preparedness Package: Phase-II (ECRP-II package). About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY): AB-PMJAY Role of… Continue reading AB-PMJAY gave ₹2,794 cr. for COVID treatment
Whale shark caught in fishing net in Odisha dies
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? A female whale shark died after getting trapped in a fishing net off Odisha’s Paradip coast. Whale Shark: Whale Shark(Rhincodon typus) is the largest known extant fish species. Features: Whale Sharks are a ‘filter feeder shark’ which means it does not eat meat like other sharks. They… Continue reading Whale shark caught in fishing net in Odisha dies
PM launches scrap policy for unfit vehicles; projects gain for owners, economy
Source: Indian Express 1, Indian Express 2, Down to Earth, India Today, The Hindu Relevance: On Vehicle scrappage policy Synopsis: A formal launch of National Vehicle Scrappage policy is an important step towards waste to wealth. A critical analysis of the policy. Context India’s National Vehicle Scrappage Policy, unveiled in March 2021, has been formally… Continue reading PM launches scrap policy for unfit vehicles; projects gain for owners, economy
Is grain fortification the only way to meet India’s nutritional challenge?
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Article throws a light on pros and cons of food fortification Synopsis: As the Centre presses ahead with its plan to distribute fortified rice through the public distribution system, in order to fight chronic anaemia and malnutrition, critics have raised questions on the strategy. Context In a recent reply in Parliament, the Centre… Continue reading Is grain fortification the only way to meet India’s nutritional challenge?
Explained: What will happen to fish as oceans warm?
Source: Indian Express What is the news? The rise in oceanic temperature due to global warming is affecting the aerobic capacity of the fish and could impair their physiological performance in the future. Context The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report has warned that ocean warming will continue over the 21st century and… Continue reading Explained: What will happen to fish as oceans warm?
Private insurance companies benefited the most from PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Report
Source: Down to Earth What is the news? Under the flagship scheme for crop insurance PMFBY, it is the private insurance companies that have benefited the most than the public insurance companies. Context The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance scheme) may have benefited some farmers, but insurance companies have made most of the… Continue reading Private insurance companies benefited the most from PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Report
Miscellaneous Quiz: Indian Society & Welfare | 14 August, 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.
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Aug 14th 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 – Aug 14th 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | August 13 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.
