News: While speaking at the first Global Conference of the International Cooperative Alliance, Bhutan’s Prime Minister has pitched the Gelephu Mindfulness City Project as the biggest cooperative project in Bhutan. 1. The Gelephu city is in southern part of Bhutan, near India-Bhutan border, covering an area of 2,500 sq km. 2. It is a planned… Continue reading Gelephu Mindfulness City
Riyadh Design Law Treaty Adopted
News: Recently, the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s member states, including India, adopted the Riyadh Design Law Treaty by signing its final act. 1. The Design Law Treaty (DLT) is an international treaty that aims to harmonise and improve the protection of design standards. 2. The treaty needs 15 contracting members to enter into force. 3.… Continue reading Riyadh Design Law Treaty Adopted
The Places of Worship Act, 1991
News: The petition in Sambhal’s Jama Masjid aims to alter the religious nature of a place of worship, which is prohibited by the Places of Worship Act, 1991. About the Places of Worship Act, 1991 1. The Act aims to prevent the conversion of any place of worship and ensure the preservation of its religious… Continue reading The Places of Worship Act, 1991
PAN 2.0 Project
News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for the PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department. About PAN 2.0 Project 1. It is an e-Governance project aimed at improving taxpayer registration services by using technology to transform PAN/TAN services. Permanent Account Number (PAN): A 10-digit alphanumeric ID issued by… Continue reading PAN 2.0 Project
Bioplastic
News: Balrampur Chini Mills, one of India’s largest integrated sugar companies, has announced a ₹2,000 crore investment to establish the country’s first bioplastics factory. About Bioplastic 1. Bioplastics are plastics made from plant-based materials such as corn, wheat, sugarcane, or other biological sources instead of petroleum. 2. These materials are biodegradable and compostable. Biodegradable plastics… Continue reading Bioplastic
Disappointment of the 29th UN climate conference (CoP 29)
Source: The post disappointment of the 29th UN climate conference (CoP 29) has been created, based on the article “Express view: Disappointment at CoP — developing countries left unheard” published in “Indian Express” on 26th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Environment Context: The article discusses the disappointment of the 29th UN climate… Continue reading Disappointment of the 29th UN climate conference (CoP 29)
Satellite Tracking of Stubble Burning in Delhi
Source: The post Satellite Tracking of Stubble Burning in Delhi has been created, based on the article “On stubble burning and satellite data” published in “The Hindu” on 26th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment Context: The article discusses the issue of farm fires in Punjab and Haryana, which worsen air quality in… Continue reading Satellite Tracking of Stubble Burning in Delhi
Significant contributions of women in drafting the Indian Constitution
Source: The post significant contributions of women in drafting the Indian Constitution has been created, based on the article “Feminist ideology in India’s constitutional discourse” published in “The Hindu” on 26th November 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: The article highlights… Continue reading Significant contributions of women in drafting the Indian Constitution
India’s Constitution Progress and Ongoing Challenges
Source: The post India’s Constitution Progress and Ongoing Challenges has been created, based on the article “The Constitution still thrives, let it show India the way” published in “The Hindu” on 26th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: The article… Continue reading India’s Constitution Progress and Ongoing Challenges
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 25th November 2024 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing, 25th November 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 25th November 2024 I Mains Marathon
