Source: The post is based on the article “Thousands of villages set to get 4G coverage” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the 4G saturation project across uncovered villages?3 Who will execute this project?4 What is the significance of this project? What is the News? The… Continue reading Thousands of villages set to get 4G coverage
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Forest Rights Act: well begun, and now Odisha is ready for the home run
Source: The post is based on the article “Forest Rights Act: well begun, and now Odisha is ready for the home run” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2022. What is the News? Odisha is one of the few states in the country which is nearer to completely implementing the provisions of the Forest… Continue reading Forest Rights Act: well begun, and now Odisha is ready for the home run
GI Tag for Alibaug’s White Onion brings cheer to farmers
Source: The post is based on the article “GI Tag for Alibaug’s White Onion brings cheer to farmers” published in Hindu Business Line on 26th July 2022. What is the News? The White Onion of Alibaug in Maharashtra’s Raigad district has received a ‘Geographical Indication’, giving it a unique identity and wider markets. What is… Continue reading GI Tag for Alibaug’s White Onion brings cheer to farmers
Centre to amend Warehousing Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to amend Warehousing Act” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2022. What is the News? The Union Food and Public Distribution Ministry has suggested major amendments to the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act of 2007. What is the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007? The… Continue reading Centre to amend Warehousing Act
Cabinet approves revival package of BSNL amounting to Rs 1.64 Lakh Cr.
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves revival package of BSNL amounting to Rs 1.64 Lakh Cr.” published in PIB on 27th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key aspects of BSNL’s revival package? 3 Upgrading BSNL Services4 De-stressing the BSNL balance sheet5 Augmenting BSNL Fiber Network What is… Continue reading Cabinet approves revival package of BSNL amounting to Rs 1.64 Lakh Cr.
National Family Planning Summit: India has achieved replacement level fertility: Union Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “India has achieved replacement level fertility: Union Minister” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Family Planning Summit, 2022?3 What are the key highlights from the Minister’s address to the summit?4 What should be the strategy of… Continue reading National Family Planning Summit: India has achieved replacement level fertility: Union Minister
Rare flight of Antarctic’s Light-mantled Albatross to T.N. coast intrigues researchers
Source: The post is based on the article “Rare flight of Antarctic’s Light-mantled Albatross to T.N. coast intrigues researchers” published in The Hindu on 26th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Where was the Light-mantled Albatross spotted?3 Why was it spotted here?4 What is the Light-mantled Albatross? What is the News? Researchers have recorded… Continue reading Rare flight of Antarctic’s Light-mantled Albatross to T.N. coast intrigues researchers
Blue Economic Policy
Source: The post is based on the article “Blue Economic Policy” published in PIB on 27th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Blue Economy?3 How significant is India’s Blue Economy?4 What is the purpose of the Draft Blue Economic Policy? What is the News? The Ministry of Earth Sciences is finalizing… Continue reading Blue Economic Policy
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I July 27th, 2022
Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I July 27th, 2022
Death by hooch – India needs a more honest discussion on the risks and benefits of prohibition
Source: This post is based on the article “Death by hooch – India needs a more honest discussion on the risks and benefits of prohibition” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About… Continue reading Death by hooch – India needs a more honest discussion on the risks and benefits of prohibition
