News: The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, except the provisions related to higher education. It has overruled the Allahabad High Court’s earlier ruling which struck down the entire act on grounds of violating secularism. 1. The Madarsa Act provides for the legal framework for… Continue reading Why the Supreme Court upheld constitutional validity of UP Madarsa Act, 2004
How Dedicated Freight Corridor are adding to GDP growth, boosting Rail revenues
News: A recent study by Australia’s University of New South Wales, published in the journal Elsevier, has found that dedicated freight corridors are improving India’s GDP and contributing significantly to the Indian Railway’s revenue. 1. Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) are high speed and high-capacity railway corridors that are specially built and designed to accommodate freight… Continue reading How Dedicated Freight Corridor are adding to GDP growth, boosting Rail revenues
Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)
Source: This post on Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) has been created based on the article “On the growth track: How Dedicated Freight Corridors are adding to GDP, boosting Rail revenues” published in The Hindu on 6th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a study by Australia’s University of New South Wales states that Dedicated Freight… Continue reading Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)
Supreme Court Ruling on Private Property and State Acquisition
Source: This post on Supreme Court Ruling on Private Property and State Acquisition has been created based on the article “Not all private properties can be used by State for the community: Supreme Court holds in majority decision” published in The Hindu on 6th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, SC gave judgment on Private Property… Continue reading Supreme Court Ruling on Private Property and State Acquisition
Supreme Court Ruling on Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act
Source: This post on Supreme Court Ruling on Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act has been created based on the article “Supreme Court upholds validity of Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act” published in The Hindu on 6th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Supreme Court partially upheld the Act, maintaining that the State… Continue reading Supreme Court Ruling on Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act
Chittaranjan Das
Source: This post on Chittaranjan Das has been created based on the article “PARLIAMENTARIANS PAY TRIBUTES TO DESHBANDHU CHITTARANJAN DAS” published in PIB on 6th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paid floral tributes to Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das at his portrait in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his… Continue reading Chittaranjan Das
MAHASAGAR
Source: The post on MAHASAGAR is based on the article “THIRD EDITION OF ‘MAHASAGAR’” published in “PIB” on 6th November 2024 Why in the News? Recently, the Indian Navy held the third edition of the high-level virtual interaction MAHASAGAR. About the MAHASAGAR virtual interaction Aspects Description About 1. It is the third edition of the high-level virtual engagement.… Continue reading MAHASAGAR
World Solar Report
Source: The post World Solar Report is based on the article “ISA releases World Solar Report series” published in “PIB” on 6th November 2024 Why in the News? Recently, during the 7th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), four key reports were released, focusing on the rapid advancements in solar energy and sustainable practices worldwide.… Continue reading World Solar Report
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 5th 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, 5th November 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 5th November 2024 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 6th 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, 6th November 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 6th November 2024 I Mains Marathon
