India climbs seven points to 80 on Passport Index; Singapore at top position

Source: The post is based on the article “India climbs seven points to 80 on Passport Index; Singapore at top position”  published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Henley Passport Index?3 What are the key rankings of Henley Passport Index 2023?4 What is the Henley Openness… Continue reading India climbs seven points to 80 on Passport Index; Singapore at top position

40% of districts do not have nursing colleges, Health Ministry data show

Source: The post is based on the article “40% of districts do not have nursing colleges, Health Ministry data show”  published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the present status of Nursing services in India?3 What does the WHO say on the global nursery workforce?4 What is… Continue reading 40% of districts do not have nursing colleges, Health Ministry data show

A third of Central varsity teaching positions lying vacant

Source: The post is based on the article “A third of Central varsity teaching positions lying vacant”  published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the data regarding the vacant position lying in Central Universities across India?3 What are the main reasons for these higher vacancies in Central… Continue reading A third of Central varsity teaching positions lying vacant

The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy sign an MoU to revive the “ancient stitched shipbuilding method (Tankai method)”

Source: The post is based on the article “The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy sign an MoU to revive the “ancient stitched shipbuilding method (Tankai method)”” published in PIB on 19th July 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Culture and Indian Navy have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to… Continue reading The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy sign an MoU to revive the “ancient stitched shipbuilding method (Tankai method)”

A ‘dead’ Ghaggar and its tributaries wrought havoc in Haryana early July; here is how

Source: The post is based on the article “A ‘dead’ Ghaggar and its tributaries wrought havoc in Haryana early July; here is how”  published in Down To Earth on 17th July 2023 What is the News? Ghaggar River and its tributaries have caused widespread devastation in Haryana after reclaiming their floodplains. Where is Ghaggar River?… Continue reading A ‘dead’ Ghaggar and its tributaries wrought havoc in Haryana early July; here is how

A fascinating fusion of rock art at Rudragiri hillock

Source: The post is based on the article “A fascinating fusion of rock art at Rudragiri hillock”  published in The Hindu on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Rudragiri Hillock?3 Key Findings from the Rudragiri Hillock site:4 What is the Rudragiri Hillock connection with Telangana? What is the News? Rudragiri hillock… Continue reading A fascinating fusion of rock art at Rudragiri hillock

What are the takeaways from the NATO summit?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are the takeaways from the NATO summit?”  published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023 What is the News? The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit was held recently at Vilnius, Lithuania. What is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO)? Click Here to read What are the… Continue reading What are the takeaways from the NATO summit?

ECI to issue digital time vouchers to National and State political parties for campaigning on Doordarshan & All India Radio during election

Source: The post is based on the article “ECI to issue digital time vouchers to National & State political parties for campaigning on Doordarshan & All India Radio during elections”  published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background:3 What is a Digital Time Voucher introduced by EC now?4 What… Continue reading ECI to issue digital time vouchers to National and State political parties for campaigning on Doordarshan & All India Radio during election

National Multidimensional Poverty Index: Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is multidimensional poverty? 3 How is it different from normal measures of poverty? 4 What are the findings of Niti Aayog on multi-dimensional poverty in India? 5 Does the Global MPI report corroborate Niti Aayog report? 6 What are the government initiatives for elimination of multidimensional poverty and how effective have… Continue reading National Multidimensional Poverty Index: Explained, pointwise

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I July 19th, 2023

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 19th, 2023

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