Boko Haram

News:Recently,Boko Haram has killed six Nigerian soldiers in an ambush attack. Facts: About Boko Haram: Boko Haram is a violent Islamist insurgent group founded in 2002 in Northeast Nigeria which has spread to neighbouring West African nations of Niger, Chad and Cameroon. It was initially founded to oppose Western education which now wants an Islamic… Continue reading Boko Haram

Uttar Pradesh passes ordinance to recover damages to the property during protests, strikes

News:’Uttar Pradesh Recovery of Damages to Public and Private Property Ordinance, 2020′ has been passed by the Uttar Pradesh governor Facts: With the ordinance, a person participating in a protest, political rally, strike, or shutdown has to give compensation in case of damage to public or private property caused by him or her.  It also… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh passes ordinance to recover damages to the property during protests, strikes

National Career Services (NCS) scheme

News:The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour in its report has highlighted the under-utilisation of funds by the Union Labour and Employment Ministry. The under-utilization of funds was most in case of National Career service (NCS) Scheme.  Facts: About NCS Scheme It is one of the mission mode projects under the umbrella of the E-Governance Plan.… Continue reading National Career Services (NCS) scheme

Must Read News Articles I 17th March 2020

Good Morning, We are posting Today’s Must Read News Articles below. About Must Read News Articles : Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as TheHindu, IndianExpress, Livemint etc. [read more] This saves the time and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 17th March 2020

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 17, 2020

Discuss various stages of public health response to epidemic outbreaks. Discuss how India can prepare for any future epidemic risks? [read more] Indian Express Critically discuss the recent NITI Aayog’s proposal to build tourism villas in Andaman-Nicobar and Lakshadweep archipelagos. The Hindu What is ‘One Health? Discuss its need and significance in context of rising zoonotic… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 17, 2020

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 16th, 2020

Explained:What is floor test News: Recently, the Madhya Pradesh Governor has ordered a floor test in the state Assembly to allow the State Government to prove its majority. Facts: About Floor Test: A floor test is primarily taken to know whether the executive enjoys the confidence of the legislature.  It is a constitutional mechanism under… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 16th, 2020

7 PM | The role of women in developing a knowledge economy | 16th March 2020

Context: Knowledge economy and the role of women in India’s growth. According to a recent study, women make up only 14% of the 280,000 scientists, engineers, and technologists in research and development institutions across the country. However, a rapidly growing India requires a highly skilled technical workforce that is crucial for developing a knowledge economy.… Continue reading 7 PM | The role of women in developing a knowledge economy | 16th March 2020

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