The ballast water management is in news recently after the case of Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) demanding ₹160 crore from the Kamarajar Port in Ennore, Tamil Nadu, for inefficient ballast water management. Tamil Nadu WRD contends that ineffienct ballast water management has led to the growth and proliferation of Mytella strigata, or charru… Continue reading Ballast water Management in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Day: August 14, 2024
Indian Ocean Structures Named After Indian Figures
Source- This post on Indian Ocean Structures Named After Indian Figures has been created based on the article “Three Indian Ocean structures named Ashoka, Chandragupt and Kalpataru” published in “Indian Express” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? India has successfully proposed names for three underwater geographical structures located in the Indian Ocean, which have… Continue reading Indian Ocean Structures Named After Indian Figures
INS Arighat
Source- This post on INS Arighat has been created based on the article “India ‘fully ready’ to add to fleet 2nd submarine with nuclear-tipped missiles” published in “Times of India” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? India is on the verge of commissioning its second nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighat, equipped with nuclear missiles for… Continue reading INS Arighat
Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV
Source- This post on Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV has been created based on the article “DRDO carries out flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV’ from Su-30 MK-I platform off Odisha coast” published in “Economic Times” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India… Continue reading Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV
Xerogel dressing can save lives by clotting blood faster
Source – This post on How Xerogel dressing can save lives by clotting blood faster has been created based on the article “Highly porous Xerogel dressing can save lives by clotting blood faster” published in “PIB” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune have developed a… Continue reading Xerogel dressing can save lives by clotting blood faster
National Treasure at Fort St. George Museum, Chennai
Source- This post on National Treasure at Fort St. George Museum, Chennai has been created based on the article “NATIONAL TREASURE AT FORT ST. GEORGE MUSEUM, CHENNAI” published in “PIB” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? As India prepares to celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15th. So, the Fort St. George Museum… Continue reading National Treasure at Fort St. George Museum, Chennai
DDoS Attack on X
Source – This post has been created based on the article “Trump-Musk interview on X reportedly hit by DDoS attack: What it means” published in “Indian Express” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Elon Musk hosted an audio interview with Donald Trump on his platform, X. The interview faced a 40-minute delay and technical… Continue reading DDoS Attack on X
Model Solar Village Component of PM Surya Yojana
Source- This post has been created based on the article “Government of India issues Operational Guidelines for Implementation of ‘Model Solar Village’ under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana” published in “PIB” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy recently notified the Scheme Guidelines for implementing the ‘Model Solar… Continue reading Model Solar Village Component of PM Surya Yojana
[Download] New 10 PM Weekly Compilation – August 2024 – 1st week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – Aug 2024 – 1st week for practice of current affairs. All Questions have been framed based on the format of 2024 UPSC prelims exam. The compilation has been arranged based on the Prelims syllabus. Click on the following link to download… Continue reading [Download] New 10 PM Weekly Compilation – August 2024 – 1st week
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 13th 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 13th 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 13th August 2024 I Mains Marathon
