News:The Minister of Textiles has informed Rajya Sabha about the implementation of Silk Samagra Scheme for Development of Sericulture. Facts: About the scheme: It is a Central Sector Scheme launched for a period of three years i.e 2017-2020. Aim:To scale up production of Silk by improving the quality and productivity and to empower downtrodden, poor… Continue reading Silk Samagra Scheme
Crime Multi Agency Centre and National Cybercrime Training Centre
News:Union Minister for Home affairs has launched the Crime Multi Agency Centre(Cri-MAC) and National Cybercrime Training Centre(NCTC). Facts: About NCTC: The National Cybercrime Training Centre (NCTC) is meant for professional quality eLearning services on cyber crime investigation on large scale to police officers, judges, prosecutors and other stakeholders. About Cri-MAC: Crime Multi Agency Centre(Cri-MAC) aims… Continue reading Crime Multi Agency Centre and National Cybercrime Training Centre
Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2020)
News:Recently,the Indian Coast Guard(ICG) has conducted the National level Search and Rescue Exercise(SAREX-2020) in Goa. Facts: About the exercise: The exercise has been conducted biennially since 2003 by Indian Coast Guard under the aegis of National Maritime Search and Rescue Board(NMSARB). Aim:To test the efficiency of operations and coordination of the stakeholders involved in Search… Continue reading Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2020)
A new era for girls report:Taking stock of 25 years of progress
News:Recently, UNICEF along with Plan International and United Nations Women has released a report titled “A New era for girls: Taking stock on 25 years of progress”. Facts: About the report: The report is issued in the context of the Generation Equality campaign and to mark the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform… Continue reading A new era for girls report:Taking stock of 25 years of progress
Senna spectabilis
News:The Kerala Government is planning to stop the rampant growth of Senna spectabilis in the forest areas of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve(NBR). Facts: About Senna Spectabilis: Senna spectabilis is a plant species of the legume family (Fabaceae) native to South and Central America. The plant has become an invasive alien species in parts of Africa,… Continue reading Senna spectabilis
ARI developes ARI-516- a hybrid variety of grapes
News:Recently, Scientists from Pune based Agharkar Research Institute(ARI) have developed a hybrid variety of grapes called ARI-516. Facts: About ARI-516: ARI-516 is a high yielding variety of grapes which is resistant to fungal diseases and has excellent juice quality. It has been developed by interbreeding of two species from the same genus – Catawba variety… Continue reading ARI developes ARI-516- a hybrid variety of grapes
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 13, 2020
With the rise in risk of epidemics, India needs a new Epidemic disease act. Examine. The Hindu [read more] Discuss how use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can help in improving pest management and crop productivity. What steps are needed in this direction? Indian Express What is inverted duty structure? Discuss the impact of Inverted… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 13, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 13th March 2020
Today’s Newspaper – Paperwise GS – 1 Nothing in this section today [read more] GS -2 Editorial [Issues Related to health] Fighting COVID-19 together for shared future Parliament Bill Bills on Bankruptcy Code, Mineral Law get RS nod GS -3 Environment [Environment Impact Assessment] New Environment law cuts time for hearing Infrastructure [Roads, Road Safety]… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 13th March 2020
NOTICE: Suspension of Offline Activities at ForumIAS Academy, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
Pursuant to Delhi Govt Order No. 51/DGHS/PH-IV/COVID-19/2020/M/prsecyhfw/2282-96 dated 12.03.2020, under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, ForumIAS Academy Center in Karol Bagh, New Delhi will be closed with immediate effect till 31st March. Students may note that : [read more] Current Affairs Classes for Prelims 2020 will be resumed in online mode from Monday, 16th, at… Continue reading NOTICE: Suspension of Offline Activities at ForumIAS Academy, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: March 12, 2020
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