Synopsis: Government has released new IT rules 2021 for Social media. This article talks about the need for these rules. Background: Recently, The Indian government has announced a number of rules to curb the misuse of social media. Read More about New Rules: New IT Rules for Social Media and OTT platforms – Explained Pointwise… Continue reading Why New IT Rules, 2021 for Social Media were necessary?
Nagaland to revive barbed cages for criminals
What is the News? Some villages in Nagaland are trying to revive a traditional form of punishment. It involves punishing the criminals by putting them into barbed cages. About the Nagaland traditional form of punishment: Villages in Nagaland practice a traditional form of punishment that punishes social offenders or violators of Naga customary laws. They… Continue reading Nagaland to revive barbed cages for criminals
Union Minister inaugurates “Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021”
What is the News? Union Minister for Rural Development has inaugurated Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021. Saras Aajeevika Mela: Nodal Ministry: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development. This initiative is a part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). Organized by: Council for Advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology (CAPART).… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates “Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021”
5th edition of “Asia Economic Dialogue” held
What is the News? The 5th edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue(AED) held virtually. About Asia Economic Dialogue(AED): Asia Economic Dialogue(AED) is the flagship geo-economics conference of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs(MEA). The dialogue focuses on trade and finance dynamics in Asia and its extended neighbourhood. AED 2021: It is jointly organized by the… Continue reading 5th edition of “Asia Economic Dialogue” held
Prime Minister calls for e-marketing of “Channapatna toys”
What is the News? The Prime Minister has called upon to explore the possibility of e-marketing of Channapatna toys across the country and the world, during the India Toy Fair 2021, The PM advised the artisans to make use of advanced information technology(IT) technology to popularize toys across the world. About Channapatna Toys: Channapatna toys… Continue reading Prime Minister calls for e-marketing of “Channapatna toys”
Indian legacy and developing Science and Technology in India
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS-3 Science and Technology- developments and Achievements of Indians in science & technology Synopsis: India is celebrating National Science Day. This day should be marked by commitments of promoting science, technology, and innovation in India. Introduction: National Science Day was celebrated on February 28 for the discovery of the Raman effect… Continue reading Indian legacy and developing Science and Technology in India
ISRO launches DRDO’s “Sindhu Netra Satellite”
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches the ”Sindhu Netra Satellite”. It was a part of ISRO’s PSLV-C51 mission. About Sindhu Netra Satellite: Developed by: Students of Bengaluru based PES University under a contract by Research Centre Imarat, which is a part of the DRDO. Purpose: The satellite is capable of automatically… Continue reading ISRO launches DRDO’s “Sindhu Netra Satellite”
ISRO successfully places Brazil’s “Amazonia-1 and 18 Satellites” in orbit
What is the News? ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle(PSLV-C51) rocket launched Brazil’s Amazonia-1 and 18 co-passenger satellites. PSLV-C51: It is the 53rd flight of the Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) program. It was also the first dedicated mission for New Space India Ltd (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO. The mission was undertaken under… Continue reading ISRO successfully places Brazil’s “Amazonia-1 and 18 Satellites” in orbit
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles – March 1st, 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 1st, 2021
