Source- This post on Overnight Index Swap (OIS) has been created based on the article “Monetary policy review: FPI investment limit in OIS market under review” published in “Business Standard” on 12 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been reviewing the investment limit for foreign investors in the overnight… Continue reading Overnight Index Swap (OIS)
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Asceua tertia
Source- This post on Asceua tertia has been created based on the article ”New ground-dwelling spider species discovered in Western Ghats” published in “The Hindu” on 12 August 2024. Why in News? Asceua tertia is a newly identified species of ground-dwelling spider, discovered in the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary. The Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the… Continue reading Asceua tertia
Mitra Shakti Exercise 2024
Source- This post on Mitra Shakti Exercise 2024 has been created based on the article “Mitra Shakti: Indian and Sri Lankan Armies to begin joint exercise” published in “PIB” on 12 August 2024. Why in News? Next week, the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army will commence the 10th edition of their joint exercise, “Mitra… Continue reading Mitra Shakti Exercise 2024
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024- Key changes, Reasons and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 was tabled in the Lok Sabha recently by the Union Minister of Minority Affairs. The Bill, proposes major changes to the Waqf Act 1995, by introducing sweeping changes in the governance and regulation of Waqfs in India. However, the Bill has been met with strong criticism from the opposition parties,… Continue reading The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024- Key changes, Reasons and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
Nutritional Security in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The recently released NSSO’s Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23, provides fresh insights to access nutritional security in India. HCES 2022-23 report provides detailed data on the consumption of various food and non-food items by households and calculates the per capita daily calorie intake. Key Findings of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) Report Regarding… Continue reading Nutritional Security in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Study on Sucralose as a Sugar Substitute
Source- This post on Study on Sucralose as a Sugar Substitute has been created based on the article “Judicious use of sucralose as sugar substitute helps diabetics: study” published in “The Hindu” on 7 August 2024. Why in News? Recently a study was conducted on impact of Sucralose. According to the study, when sucrose or… Continue reading Study on Sucralose as a Sugar Substitute
Supreme Court Verdict on L-G’s Authority to Nominate Aldermen
Source- This post on Supreme Court Verdict on L-G’s Authority to Nominate Aldermen has been created based on the article “In setback for Delhi’s AAP govt, Supreme Court upholds L-G’s power to nominate 10 aldermen to MCD” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court confirmed that the Lieutenant Governor… Continue reading Supreme Court Verdict on L-G’s Authority to Nominate Aldermen
Download EPIC! July 2024 – The Monthly Current Affairs Magazine by ForumIAS
Click Here to Download – EPIC July 2024 Dear Forumites, The 51st Edition of the EPIC Magazine is here! The Focus Article of EPIC July 2024 covers the Union Budget 2024-25. The Budget has been praised by Economists for its focus on the long-term growth of the economy while practicing fiscal prudence. The Budget has kept… Continue reading Download EPIC! July 2024 – The Monthly Current Affairs Magazine by ForumIAS
Critical Mineral Mission of India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
India has announced a Critical Mineral Mission as part of Budget 2024-25. Through this mission, India aims to boost the domestic output and recycling of critical minerals like copper and lithium. These Minerals have strategic importance in sectors like defence, agriculture, energy, pharmaceutical, telecom. However, these minerals face supply chain vulnerabilities, due to their lack… Continue reading Critical Mineral Mission of India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Report on Power Cuts in India
Source- This post on the Report on Power Cuts in India has been created based on the article “In 3 years, power cuts in India will rise, says report” published in “The Hindu” on 1 August 2024. Why in the news? As per the recent research report from the India Energy and Climate Centre, University… Continue reading Report on Power Cuts in India
