Source: The post on Tripartite Agreement for Cross-Border Electricity Trade is based on the article “Nepal, India, Bangladesh sign tripartite agreement to facilitate cross-border electricity trade” published in “Indian Express” on 4th October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Nepal, India, and Bangladesh signed a Tripartite Agreement for Cross-Border Electricity Trade. About tripartite agreement 1. Parties to the agreement:… Continue reading Tripartite Agreement for Cross-Border Electricity Trade
10 PM UPSC करेंट अफेयर्स क्विज़ 4th अक्टूबर, 2024
प्रिय विद्यार्थियों रात्रि 10 बजे की UPSC करेंट अफेयर्स आधारित क्विज़ आज 1 अक्टूबर को हम पोस्ट कर रहे है| दिल्ली के शीर्ष UPSC कोचिंग संस्थानों में से एक के रूप में, ForumIAS रोजाना रात 10 बजे UPSC की तैयारी करने वालों के लिए 10 करंट अफेयर्स के प्रश्न पोस्ट करता है। ये प्रश्न PIB,… Continue reading 10 PM UPSC करेंट अफेयर्स क्विज़ 4th अक्टूबर, 2024
Supreme Court’s Ruling on Caste Bias and Prison Segregation
Source: The post on Supreme Court’s Ruling on Caste Bias and Prison Segregation is based on the article “Caste bias, segregation in prisons violate dignity: Supreme Court” published in “The Hindu” on 4th october 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Supreme Court’s gave a ruling on Caste Bias and Prison Segregation. About the Supreme Court Judgement 1. Caste-Based Discrimination… Continue reading Supreme Court’s Ruling on Caste Bias and Prison Segregation
National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds)
Source: The post on National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) is based on the article “Cabinet Approves National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) for 2024-25 to 2030-31″ published in “PIB” on 3rd October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds).… Continue reading National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds)
Marathi, four more languages get classical tag
News: Union Cabinet has accorded classical language status to Marathi, Pali, Bengali, Assamese, and Prakrit. 1. The Centre had created a new category of ‘classical language’ in 2004. 2. Prior to this decision, India had 6 classical languages namely, Tamil, Telegu, Malayalam, Kannada, Sanskrit, and Odia. 3. Tamil was the first language to be accorded… Continue reading Marathi, four more languages get classical tag
विश्वविद्यालय रैंकिंग फ्रेमवर्क : पक्ष और विपक्ष-बिंदुवार व्याख्या
हाल के दिनों में यूनिवर्सिटी रैंकिंग फ्रेमवर्क को बहुत महत्व दिया जा रहा है। हाल के दिनों में विश्व भर के विश्वविद्यालयों की रैंकिंग के लिए वैश्विक रैंकिंग फ्रेमवर्क को प्रमुखता मिली है। भारत ने भी भारतीय विश्वविद्यालयों की रैंकिंग के लिए अपना खुद का विश्वविद्यालय रैंकिंग फ्रेमवर्क, राष्ट्रीय पोर्टफोलियो रैंकिंग फ्रेमवर्क (NIRF) स्थापित किया… Continue reading विश्वविद्यालय रैंकिंग फ्रेमवर्क : पक्ष और विपक्ष-बिंदुवार व्याख्या
SC slams air pollution panel for failing to stop stubble burning
News: Supreme Court has criticised the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for its inability to prevent incidents of stubble burning in the NCR and its adjoining areas. 1. Commission for Air Quality Management’s (CAQM) is a statutory body established under the provisions of Commission for Air Quality in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas… Continue reading SC slams air pollution panel for failing to stop stubble burning
Why Italy matters to India
News: Various global threats like Piracy in the Red Sea, conflict in Middle East, Russian invasion of Ukraine merit greater India-Italy coordination to ensure free, open, and prosperous Indo-Mediterranean. 1. Red Sea is a semi-enclosed sea of the Indian Ocean, located between Africa and Asia. 2. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Sudan, Eritrea, and Djibouti are… Continue reading Why Italy matters to India
Internships to bridge job market-skills gap: Pilot project takes off
News: Union Govt. Has launched PM Internship Scheme to tackle growing unemployment and to bridge the job market-skills gap. 1. PM’s Internship Scheme in Top Companies was announced in Budget 2024 as a part of government’s job push agenda. 2. The scheme is being administered by Ministry of Corporate Affairs. 3. The goal of the… Continue reading Internships to bridge job market-skills gap: Pilot project takes off
Caste bias, segregation in prisons violate dignity: Supreme Court
News: Supreme Court has directed the central govt to address the caste-based discrimination in the Model Prison Manual 2016 and the Model Prisons and correctional Services Act 2023 within three months. 1. The caste-based prisoners discrimination & work segregation; and treatment of “habitual offenders” from de-notified tribes, violates their fundamental rights under Art 15 (right… Continue reading Caste bias, segregation in prisons violate dignity: Supreme Court
