Source: PIB What is the News? The government has declared 23rd January as Parakram Diwas to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The government has also instituted Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskaar to recognise the excellent work done by the individuals and institutions in the field of disaster management. About… Continue reading Parakram Diwas to commemorate 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
New frog species discovered in Western Ghats, named after former DU vice-chancellor
Source: Indian Express What is the News? A team of Delhi University researchers has discovered a new frog species in the Western Ghats and has named it “Minervarya Pentali”. About Minervarya Pentali: Minervarya Pentali is a new frog species from the genus Minervarya. It is also among the smallest known Minervarya frogs. The species was… Continue reading New frog species discovered in Western Ghats, named after former DU vice-chancellor
Ozone levels exceeding permitted levels: study
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) study has found that ozone levels are exceeding the permitted levels even during winter in Delhi-NCR. It is making the smog more “toxic”. Key Findings of the Study: Ozone is becoming more widespread in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR)… Continue reading Ozone levels exceeding permitted levels: study
Preventive detention only to forestall public disorder: SC
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that the provision for preventive detention cannot be invoked over apprehension of law and order problems. Furthermore, it said a person can be detained only in cases where public order is directly affected. What was the case? The judgment came on an appeal… Continue reading Preventive detention only to forestall public disorder: SC
[Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -July 2021 – 3rd and 4th week
Hello everyone, We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of July 2021 – 3rd and 4th week Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [16th to 31st July 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis… Continue reading [Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -July 2021 – 3rd and 4th week
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Aug 3rd 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 3rd 2021
PM to launch digital payment solution e-RUPI
Source: PIB What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched a digital Initiative named “e-RUPI”. About e-RUPI: e-RUPI is a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment. It is founded on the Unified Payment Interface(UPI) platform. Purpose: It is designed to be a person and purpose-specific digital payment solution. It seeks to ensure that… Continue reading PM to launch digital payment solution e-RUPI
New Polyhouse Technology for Horticulture CROPS
Source: PIB What is the News? CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur has inaugurated a “Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse Facility” and laid the foundation stone of “Retractable Roof Polyhouse” at Ludhiana in Punjab. Background: Farmers face a number of problems such as excessive or insufficient cold, heat, rain, wind, and other factors associated with insufficient transpiration.… Continue reading New Polyhouse Technology for Horticulture CROPS
Reform-based scheme: Discoms get till Dec 31
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Union Minister of Power has said that the Power distribution companies (discoms) looking to avail funds under the government’s Rs 3.03-lakh crore Reform Based Scheme for discoms will have to submit plans to cut losses by 31st December,2021. About Reform Based Power Distribution Scheme: The Scheme aims to… Continue reading Reform-based scheme: Discoms get till Dec 31
