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Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI

Source: Indian Express, The Hindu and Times of India Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Custodial Violence?3 Reasons for Custodial Violence:4 Other Facts Mentioned in the Article: What is the News? The Chief Justice of India while addressing an event organised by National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has said, “the threat to human rights… Continue reading Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI

Centre mulls changes in draft e-commerce rules

Source: Business Standard Contents1 What is the news?2 Why govt is considering changes?3 Background4 Concerns 5 Suggestions What is the news? The Centre is considering changes to the consumer protection rules on e-commerce that may include redrafting related party sales and clarity on flash sales, after consultation with industry and e-commerce players. Why govt is considering… Continue reading Centre mulls changes in draft e-commerce rules

National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA)

Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has informed Rajya Sabha about National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA) About NICRA: National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) is a network project of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched in February 2011.  Aim: The project aims to enhance… Continue reading National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA)

China impacted by temperature rise higher than the global average: Govt. Blue Book

Source: AIR Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Blue Book:3 Key Findings:4 Other Reports: What is the News? China’s China Meteorological Administration (CMA) has published a Blue Book on Climate Change in China 2021. About the Blue Book: The Blue book provides the latest monitoring information on climate change in China and globally. It… Continue reading China impacted by temperature rise higher than the global average: Govt. Blue Book

Exhibition to mark the 79th anniversary of ‘Quit India Movement’ inaugurated as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration

Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Quit India Movement:3 Causes of Quit India Movement:4 Phases of Quit India Movement5 Successes of the Quit India Movement What is the News? The Union Minister of Culture has inaugurated an exhibition to mark the 79th anniversary of the ‘Quit India Movement’ at the National Archives of… Continue reading Exhibition to mark the 79th anniversary of ‘Quit India Movement’ inaugurated as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration

U.N creates permanent body to address challenges of racism

Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 About Permanent Forum of People of African Descent:3 The mandate of the Forum:4 Composition of the Forum:5 Significance of the Establishment of this Forum: What is the News? The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution establishing a Permanent Forum of People of African Descent. About… Continue reading U.N creates permanent body to address challenges of racism

Union Minister launches ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH’ Mobile App

Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has launched ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH’ Mobile App. About PM-DAKSH Portal: PM-DAKSH stands for Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana. Nodal Ministry: It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E) in 2020-21.  Purpose: It is… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH’ Mobile App

Science & Technology Quiz: Awareness in Defence | 9 August, 2021

Hello friends,

we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.

The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Aug 9th 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Aug 9th 2021

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