Source- This post on Waqf Act 1995 has been created based on the article “Explained: The proposed changes to Waqf law” published in “Indian Express” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? The government is expected to introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha that seeks to amend 44 sections of the Waqf Act of… Continue reading Waqf Act 1995
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Objects in space
Source- This post on Objects in space has been created based on the article “What are neutron stars?” published in “Space.com” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? NASA estimates that Milky Way galaxy may contain up to a billion neutron stars. About Neutron stars 1. Neutron stars are incredibly dense remnants of massive stars that have… Continue reading Objects in space
INS Tabar
Source- This post on INS Tabar has been created based on the article “INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TABAR REACHES LONDON, UK FOR A FOUR DAY VISIT” published in “PIB” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Russian President greeted Indian Navy personnel aboard the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tabar. INS Tabar is currently participating in… Continue reading INS Tabar
Deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica
Source- This post on Deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica has been created based on the article “What’s causing Antarctica’s deep-winter heatwave, what could be its fallout?” published in “Indian Express” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? Antarctica is currently experiencing a significant heatwave during its deep winter, with temperatures unusually high for this time of year. What… Continue reading Deep-winter heatwave in Antarctica
DNA Profiling
Source- This post on DNA Profiling has been created based on the article “DNA profiling and its value in establishing guilt or innocence” published in “The Hindu” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? In mid-June, the Madras High Court overturned the conviction of a man in a POCSO rape case, citing insufficient proof by the prosecution.… Continue reading DNA Profiling
Waiver for Clinical Trials in India
Source- This post on Waiver for Clinical Trials in India has been created based on the article “No clinical trial for drugs approved in select nations” published in “The Hindu” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? The Indian government has decided to waive off the requirement for clinical trials within India for certain drugs if they… Continue reading Waiver for Clinical Trials in India
New rules for solar panel manufacturers
Source- This post on New rules for solar panel manufacturers has been created based on the article “Centre tightens disclosure norms for domestic solar manufacturers” published in “The Hindu” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? The Indian government has introduced stricter rules for solar panel manufacturers to improve transparency and enforce the use of domestic… Continue reading New rules for solar panel manufacturers
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 8th August 2024 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Maarathon Questions. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 8th Aug 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 8th August 2024 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 9th August – Indian Flora and Fauna – 2024
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 9 August Indian Flora and Fauna For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here,
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 9th August 2024 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing, 9th August 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 9th August 2024 I Mains Marathon

