News: Prime Minister will visit Laos to attend the 21st ASEAN-India and the 19th East Asia Summit. 1. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): It is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising 10 Southeast Asian countries to promote political and economic cooperation and social stability among its member nations. 2. It was established in 1967 in… Continue reading Modi to hold bilateral talks with leaders at ASEAN- India summit
RBI holds interest rate at 6.5%, changes stance on future cut
News: RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee voted in favor of maintaining benchmark interest rate at 6.5%, but kept the doors open for future rate cuts by shifting its policy stance from ‘withdrawal of accommodation’ to ‘neutral’ 1. Monetary Policy Committee (MPC): It is a statutory body under the RBI Act, 1934. 2. It is responsible for… Continue reading RBI holds interest rate at 6.5%, changes stance on future cut
Union cabinet gives nod for continuation of free fortified rice supply till Dec 2028
News: The Union Cabinet has approved continuation of supply of free fortified rice under various welfare schemes like PMGKAY from July 2024 to December 2028. This move will address anaemia and micronutrients deficiency. 1. Rice Fortification: It is the addition of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK), containing micronutrients such as iron, zinc, folic acid, vitamin B12,… Continue reading Union cabinet gives nod for continuation of free fortified rice supply till Dec 2028
Rice Fortification in India- Needs and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the universal supply of fortified rice under all Union government schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), from July 2024 to December 2028. The primary goal of the scheme is to enhance the nutritional security for all citizens.… Continue reading Rice Fortification in India- Needs and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Hopfield and Hinton contributions to artificial intelligence
Source: The post Hopfield and Hinton contributions to artificial intelligence has been created, based on the article “Express View on Nobel Prize in Physics: The science in machine” published in “Indian Express” on 10th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper- Miscellaneous Context: The article discusses the Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to John… Continue reading Hopfield and Hinton contributions to artificial intelligence
International NGOs (INGOs) have harmed India
Source: The post International NGOs (INGOs) have harmed India has been created, based on the article “International NGOs and the perils of outsourcing development” published in “Indian Express” on 10th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2– Governance- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.… Continue reading International NGOs (INGOs) have harmed India
The RBI decided to maintain interest rates but change its policy stance
Source: The post the RBI decided to maintain interest rates but change its policy stance has been created, based on the article “RBI’s shift to neutral and open doors for a trim in rates” published in “Indian Express” on 10th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– Economy- inflation Context: The article… Continue reading The RBI decided to maintain interest rates but change its policy stance
Issue of overwork and its impact
Source: The post issue of overwork and its impact has been created, based on the article “Transform workplaces into supportive spaces” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2– Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context: The article… Continue reading Issue of overwork and its impact
Significance of slag in the environment
Source: The post significance of slag in the environment has been created, based on the article “New sedimentary rock made from slag is a carbon-trapping champ” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– Environment-Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Context: The article discusses how industrial waste, like slag,… Continue reading Significance of slag in the environment
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 9th October 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, 9th October 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 9th October 2024 I Mains Marathon
