Source- This post on Report on Minimal Use of Plea Bargaining in India has been created based on the article “Report reveals minimal use of plea bargaining in India” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Law and Justice recently reported that, nearly two decades after its… Continue reading Report on minimal Use of Plea Bargaining in India
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New India Literacy Programme (NILP)
Source- This post on New India Literacy Programme (NILP) has been created based on the article “Education Ministry defines ‘literacy’, ‘full literacy’ in push for adult literacy” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? The Education Ministry has recently defined ‘literacy‘ and outlined what it means to achieve ‘full literacy’ in… Continue reading New India Literacy Programme (NILP)
Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)- Significance and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) was approved recently by the Union cabinet. The scheme, which will be effective from April 1, 2025, aims to provide the government employees with an assured pension after retirement. In recent times, there were growing concerns within the government employee circles regarding the National Pension Scheme (NPS), popularly known as… Continue reading Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)- Significance and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector
Source- This post on Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector published in the “Space sector contributed ₹20,000 crore to India’s GDP over the last decade” published in “The Hindu” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) initiated a study to evaluate the socio-economic impact of the space sector… Continue reading Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector
Seaplane Operations Guidelines
Source-This post on Seaplane Operations Guidelines has been created based on the article “Centre announces simplified norms for seaplane operations” published in “The Hindu” on 23 August 2024. Why in the news? The Union Minister for Civil Aviation has introduced new guidelines for seaplane operations in India, aiming to improve connectivity, boost tourism, and drive… Continue reading Seaplane Operations Guidelines
ForumIAS Mains Simulators for Mains 2024
ForumIAS has been conducting Mains Simulators for past 7 years now. The Mains Simulators provides for (a) revision of questions from most and relevant topics, (b) writing your final mains mock in real exam timeline and setting. It has been one of the most attempted tests before actual mains examination. ForumIAS Mains Simulators for Mains… Continue reading ForumIAS Mains Simulators for Mains 2024
Genome Editing and TnpB
Source- This post on Genome Editing and TnpB has been created based on the article “ICAR, Penn State team makes a tool small enough to edit plant genomes” published in “The Hindu” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Researchers have developed a plant genome editor using a protein derived from Deinococcus radiodurans bacteria, known… Continue reading Genome Editing and TnpB
Shiveluch Volcano
Source- This post on Shiveluch Volcano has been created based on the article “Shiveluch volcano erupts after 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Russian coast” published in “ANI” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? The Shiveluch volcano in Russia recently erupted following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that occurred off the country’s eastern coast. About Shiveluch… Continue reading Shiveluch Volcano
ICGS Sujay
Source- This post on ICGS Sujay has been created based on the article “ICGS Sujay makes port call in Indonesia for a two-day visit as part of overseas deployment to East Asia” published in “PIB” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, ICGS Sujay made a port call in Jakarta, Indonesia. About ICGS Sujay… Continue reading ICGS Sujay
India-Malaysia Relations- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
During the recent visit of the Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, India-Malaysia relations were upgraded to ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’. It was noted during the visit that India and Malaysia have close similarities as both are ‘multicultural, multi-ethnic and multi-religious countries‘. Several key agreements were signed during the visit, providing impetus for the deepening of India-Malaysia relations.… Continue reading India-Malaysia Relations- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
