Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal Source: Click Here Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India Synopsis: India’s Brahmos deal with the Philippines is very important. India’s aspiration to become Atma Nirbhar in defense exports… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 18, 2021
Privatization of PSBs – Explained, Pointwise
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 NITI Aayog listed 6 banks for the privatization plan. On the other hand, the employee unions of Public Sector Banks have gone on a two-day strike against privatization. Further, A joint… 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
Implementation of “National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP)”
What is the News? The government of India has informed the Lok Sabha about the implementation of the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP). About National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP): Firstly, it was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs with the support of the World Bank. It addresses the cyclone risks in the country. Secondly,… Continue reading Implementation of “National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP)”
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 18, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Health Minister Appointed as Chairman of “Stop TB Partnership Board” What is the News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare appointed as the Chairman of the Stop TB Partnership Board. The Minister will serve a 3-year term commencing July 2021. About Stop TB Partnership:… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 18, 2021
India-Bangladesh meeting under “Joint Rivers Commission framework”
What is the News? India-Bangladesh Water Resources Secretary-level meeting held under the Joint Rivers Commission framework. The meeting took place in New Delhi. What are the key takeaways from the meeting? India and Bangladesh share 54 common rivers. It directly impacts the livelihood of people in the two countries. Hence, both the countries agreed to… Continue reading India-Bangladesh meeting under “Joint Rivers Commission framework”
SERB launched “SERB-PRISM Portal”
What is the news? The Science and Engineering Board(SERB) launched a portal called “SERB – Project Information System & Management(SERB-PRISM Portal)”. About the SERB-PRISM Portal: Aim: The portal aims to provide information regarding all projects sanctioned by SERB from 2011 onwards. The information includes funding details, status, research summary, and project output details such as… Continue reading SERB launched “SERB-PRISM Portal”
Health Minister Appointed as Chairman of “Stop TB Partnership Board”
What is the News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare appointed as the Chairman of the Stop TB Partnership Board. The Minister will serve a 3-year term commencing July 2021. About Stop TB Partnership: Stop TB Partnership was established in the Year 2000. Aim: The aim is to eliminate tuberculosis as a public health problem.… Continue reading Health Minister Appointed as Chairman of “Stop TB Partnership Board”
Ethics+ Classes for Mains 2021 | Batch 3 | 28th March
Dear Friends, This is to inform you that ForumIAS is commencing with the third Batch of Ethics+ Module Classes for Civil Services Mains Examination 2021 from 28th March 2021. The classes will have about 25+ sessions and will be in the online mode. Candidates who are facing trouble with respect to content for GS 4 can take up… Continue reading Ethics+ Classes for Mains 2021 | Batch 3 | 28th March
Announcing Mains Guidance Program 2022, now with Concept Classes!
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be commencing with Mains Guidance Program (MGP) 2022 Cohort 1 from 4th April in Online Mode. Cover your entire GS and Essay syllabus with our online Mentor Guided Test Series and Test Discussions. We are glad to announce this year we shall be commencing with our new initiative – MGP++ where we… Continue reading Announcing Mains Guidance Program 2022, now with Concept Classes!
