News: The government’s decision to supply fortified rice across the country in phases by 2024 is a welcome move to address malnutrition. At present, fortified rice is being supplied through the Targeted public Distribution System (TPDS) in one district each of 11 states under a pilot project running since 2019. Must Read: Food Fortification in… Continue reading Fortifying nutrition
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Solving India’s idol theft problem
Context: Article, citing a CAG report, shines a light on the issue of the antiquities being stolen from monuments/sites and from Site Museums in India. What were the findings of the CAG report? The 2013 report on “Preservation and Conservation of Monuments and Antiquities”, by the CAG found that 131 antiquities were stolen from monuments/sites… Continue reading Solving India’s idol theft problem
Why time banking is a crucial tool to empower women
Context: Unpaid work is crucial for development of the society and economy, but is often invisible. Women perform 75% of the world’s unpaid care work. The largest source of women’s unpaid labor is domestic work. These include household chores like grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning as well as caregiving to the children, elderly and infirm. What… Continue reading Why time banking is a crucial tool to empower women
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #12 : TCA Anant Board, Delhi Home State,
Date of Interview: 6th April, Forenoon, Board: TCA Anant Home State: Delhi To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman can remove mask and face shield if you want and feel comfortable All the questions related to my college Who established, when established, what makes it one of the top colleges Member 1… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #12 : TCA Anant Board, Delhi Home State,
Retrieving Stolen Idols and Artefacts: Initiatives, Challenges and Way Forward – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Monuments and antiquities are part of India’s heritage and culture. But there is a lack of adequate measures to protect this rich heritage. Hence, there are frequent incidents wherein these idols and artefacts are stolen from centrally-protected temples, museums, monuments and archaeological sites. India is facing a double jeopardy due… Continue reading Retrieving Stolen Idols and Artefacts: Initiatives, Challenges and Way Forward – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #11 : RN Chaubey Board, Delhi Home State, Commerce Optional, Theatre and caricaturing Hobbies
Date of Interview: 06/04/2022 Board: RN Chaubey Optional: commerce Home State: Delhi Hobbies: Theatre and caricaturing To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairperson Introduce yourself in 1 min – cross questioned by asking what is your native and then spoke to me in Tamizh for 1 min. Why do you want to… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #11 : RN Chaubey Board, Delhi Home State, Commerce Optional, Theatre and caricaturing Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #10 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, PSIR Optional
Date of Interview: 12/4/22, AN Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas Optional: PSIR Background: IITB: Aerospace engg with minor Humanities and social sciences To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Vyas sir (VS) : U r from IITB aerospace with minor in HSS. Me: Yes sir (smiling) VS: Do aerospace graduates have good opportunities… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #10 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, PSIR Optional
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 13th, 2022
Good Morning 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… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 13th, 2022
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – April, 2022 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 1st week of the Month of April. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – April, 2022 – 1st week
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #9 : Smita Nagraj Board, Physics Optional, Jogging Hobby
Date of Interview: 6th April morning session Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Optional: Physics Background: IIT mandi CSE Work ex: software engineer experience of 1 year Hobbies: sci fi movies, jogging To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman What have you been doing these days? Most important challenge that would come before IAS… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #9 : Smita Nagraj Board, Physics Optional, Jogging Hobby
