Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “India-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India News: In a significant development in India- Pakistan relations, Pakistan allows the import of sugar and cotton from India. As per Pakistan Commerce Ministry, the decision is driven by the rising prices of sugar in Pakistan.… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 1 Apr, 2021
Union Cabinet approves PLI Scheme for Food Processing Industry
Why in the news? The Union Cabinet approves the PLI(Production Linked Incentive) Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI). About PLI scheme for Food Processing Industry The scheme will be implemented over a six-year period from 2021-22 to 2026-27. Aim: The scheme aims to support the creation of global food manufacturing champions according to the natural resources… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves PLI Scheme for Food Processing Industry
“India-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India
News: In a significant development in India-Pakistan relations, Pakistan allows the import of sugar and cotton from India. As per the Pakistan Commerce Ministry, the decision is driven by the rising prices of sugar in Pakistan. Introduction The Pakistan government cancelled trade with India in Aug 2019, after the introduction of amendments to Article 370… Continue reading “India-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India
[UPSC Interview Transcript #122]: A S Bhonsle Board, Management Optional
Board: A S Bhonsle Background: Engg (E&C), MBA (Fin) Work-ex: 5 years (Cisco, Crisil, Cognizant) Optional: Management Chairman How would you control traffic – innovative ways (I started with tech and other initiatives. He asked me to talk about traffic control and not traffic mgt.). reference: Bangalore, & some startup that operates with shared workspace… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #122]: A S Bhonsle Board, Management Optional
Higher Education in India – Significance of Quality Faculties
Synopsis: The size or location of educational institutions is not a big barrier to academic excellence. The quality and strength of faculty should improve to ensure quality higher education. Background Some experts are of the belief that there should be only 10 to 12 IITs. Furthermore, the location of these institutes should be in big… Continue reading Higher Education in India – Significance of Quality Faculties
Miscellanous Quiz: Schemes |1 Apr, 2021
Good Morning Friends, We are Posting Today’s Prelims Marathon 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Subject Wise [WpProQuiz 2388] Prelims Marathon Quiz For UPSC IAS Prelims 2024
White Revolution in India and Women Empowerment
Synopsis: Dairy cooperatives models adopted by India during Operation Flood improved women development in India Introduction: Women dairy farmers’ contribution to India’s white revolution is immense. That itself is a great reason for India to celebrate Women’s History Month in March. What is the White revolution? Firstly, Operation Flood led to the White revolution. It aimed… Continue reading White Revolution in India and Women Empowerment
Suggestions for Inclusive growth in India
Synopsis: India lags behind many Human development indicators. India’s economic growth is not benefitting the poor. There is a need to create a new framework for measuring the inclusiveness of growth. Why India’s Economic growth is not inclusive? One, Rising hunger: According to the Global Hunger Index 2020 India ranks 94th amongst 107 countries. Two,… Continue reading Suggestions for Inclusive growth in India
[UPSC Interview Transcript #121]: PK Joshi Board, Andhra Pradesh Home State, Sociology Optional, Tennis Hobby
Date of Interview: 9 AM 20th Feb, 1st one to go Board: PK Joshi Background: M.Sc Physics (IIT Roorkee) Optional: Sociology Home State: Andhra Pradesh Hobby: Tennis 6th attempt, 2nd interview Chairman Roorkee college, who established, timelines of university of Roorkee. About 7-8 years of gap, is it not wastage of national resources? Indian sociologists?… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #121]: PK Joshi Board, Andhra Pradesh Home State, Sociology Optional, Tennis Hobby
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 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 – April 1st, 2021
