Synopsis: The withdrawal of Naomi Osaka from the French Open has raised the issue of the mental well-being of the athletes. The situation exposes the deep pressure through which an athlete has to go for fulfilling its commercial obligations. Background: The world number 2 tennis player (Naomi Osaka) has withdrawn from the recent French Open… Continue reading Lessons from Naomi Osaka Episode
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 4th, 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 – June 4th, 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | June 3 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2566]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 3, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Government Amended Pension Rules for Central Civil Services Synopsis- Center has amended pension rules for Civil services. Restrictions on government servants before and after retirement under CCS conduct rules. Amendment in pension rules and its consequences- The Centre has amended… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 3, 2021
Naomi Osaka Episode and Mental health in India – Explained, pointwise
Introduction According to the World Health Organization (WHO) estimate, mental health illness makes about 15% of the total disease conditions around the world. Mental illness needs psychological, emotional, and social well-being initiatives to get a cure. If not treated properly, it might even lead to suicidal behaviour among the individual. Recently, Japanese Tennis player Naomi… Continue reading Naomi Osaka Episode and Mental health in India – Explained, pointwise
Government Amended Pension Rules for Central Civil Services
Synopsis- Center has amended pension rules for Civil services. Restrictions on government servants before and after retirement under CCS conduct rules. Amendment in pension rules and its consequences- The Centre has amended pension rules for civil servants [working in organizations mentioned in the Second Schedule of the RTI Act]. It restricts former officials of… Continue reading Government Amended Pension Rules for Central Civil Services
“China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue”
What is the News? The Fourth China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue will be held virtually this year. The foreign ministers of each country will attend the meet. About China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue: The China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue mechanism was set up in 2017 at the initiative of China. Purpose: The dialogue is aimed at reinforcing trilateral cooperation between three… Continue reading “China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue”
Govt to Divide “MGNREGA Wages” into SC/ST/Others Categories
What is the News? The Central Government has issued an advisory to all states to divide the wage payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme. The MGNREGA Wages will be divided into separate categories for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and others from the Financial Year 2021-22. Current Method of… Continue reading Govt to Divide “MGNREGA Wages” into SC/ST/Others Categories
“Oil Spill” at Sri Lanka’s Coast
What is the News? Sri Lanka is preparing for a major oil spill. A burnt-out container ship is sinking outside Colombo’s harbor with nearly 350 tonnes of oil in its fuel tanks. This ship was burning for the last 13 days, causing Sri Lanka’s worst maritime environmental disaster. What is an Oil Spill? Oil Spill… Continue reading “Oil Spill” at Sri Lanka’s Coast
“Merchandise Exports” in May surge 67% to $32.21 billion
What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released the preliminary data on the Merchandise exports in May 2021. What are the key findings from the data? Merchandise Exports: India’s merchandise exports are estimated at around $32.21 billion in May 2021. This is 67.39% higher when compared to May 2020. The large… Continue reading “Merchandise Exports” in May surge 67% to $32.21 billion
