Synopsis: The February 2021 coup in Myanmar Protests removed the democratically elected government. Since then people have adopted the non-violent approach of Gandhi for pressuring the military junta. Contents1 Background:2 About Non-Violence and its usage:3 Myanmar and tool of Non-Violence:4 Significance of Non-Violent Protests:5 Way Ahead: Background: The democratically elected leaders in Myanmar’s protects were… Continue reading Use of Non Violence in Myanmar Protests
Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal
Synopsis: India’s Brahmos deal with the Philippines is very important. India’s aspiration to become Atma Nirbhar in defense exports and emerge as a key regional security provider in Indo-Pacific will depend on it. Contents1 Background2 About Brahmos Missile:3 The relevance of Deal for India4 The relevance of Deal for the Philippines5 Geopolitical relevance:6 Challenges in… Continue reading Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal
“Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation” closed permanently
What is the News? Union Cabinet has approved the closure of loss-making Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India Ltd(HHEC). About Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India Ltd(HHEC): It is a central public sector undertaking (CPSE) established in 1958 under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles. Mandate/Objectives of the Handicrafts and Handlooms… Continue reading “Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation” closed permanently
[UPSC Interview Transcript #82]: Manoj Soni Board, Telangana Home State, PSIR Optional
Interview Date: 26-02-2020 Optional: PSIR Interests: world war 2 museums visit and movies related to it Board: MANOJ SONI SIR Home State: Telangana Chairman It seems like you stayed about 5.5 years with cognizant. It is too long for a person to stay and seems you are happy .. then why change What is your… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #82]: Manoj Soni Board, Telangana Home State, PSIR Optional
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – March 19th, 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… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – March 19th, 2021
[UPSC Interview Transcript #81]: Smita Nagraj Board, Sociology Optional, Spending time with pet, Badminton Hobbies
Interview Date: 25 February 2020 Board: Smita Nagraj madam Background: B. Tech (IT) Optional: Sociology Hobbies: Spending time with pet, Badminton Chairperson What are you doing right now? You have mentioned quite a different hobby of spending time with pet and badminton, why so? Is seems quite different at your age to involve in such… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #81]: Smita Nagraj Board, Sociology Optional, Spending time with pet, Badminton Hobbies
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | March 18 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Subject Wise Quiz Factly [WpProQuiz 2362] 10 PM Daily IAS Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Exam
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 18, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal2 Use of Non Violence in Myanmar Protests3 Ways to Strengthen India’s Democracy4 Relevance of Inflation Targeting in India5 Issue of High Vacancies in Higher Educational Institutions6 Single Use Plastic Pollution in India – A hidden… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 18, 2021
Privatization of PSBs – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is the government plan on the Privatization of PSBs?3 Contribution of PSBs so far4 The rationale behind the Privatization of PSBs5 Arguments against the Privatization of PSBs6 Suggestions Introduction The Government has fast-paced the privatization of PSBs(Public Sector Banks). Recently NITI Aayog released its last round of consolidation plans. In that, the… Continue reading Privatization of PSBs – Explained, Pointwise
SC sought Centre’s response in “ration cards cancellation” case
What is the news? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to a plea. The plea is related to the cancellation of over three-crore ration cards for not linking them to Aadhaar. What is the case? A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by the mother of an 11-year-old. The child… Continue reading SC sought Centre’s response in “ration cards cancellation” case
