Source- This post on Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre has been created based on the article “Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurates new state-of-the-art ICG Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre building in Chennai” published in PIB on 18th August 2024. Why in News? Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated the new Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Maritime… Continue reading Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre
Day: August 19, 2024
Malabar Tree Toad
Source- This post on Malabar Tree Toad has been created based on the article “Endemic Malabar Tree Toad populations may decline 68.7% due to climate change: Study” published in “Down To Earth” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? A recent study suggests that climate change could reduce the Malabar Tree Toad’s distribution range by… Continue reading Malabar Tree Toad
Multidimensional Vulnerability Index
Source- This post on Multidimensional Vulnerability Index has been created based on the article “UN launches new way to measure nations’ economic vulnerability” published in “The Hindu” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the UN General Assembly officially launched the “Multidimensional Vulnerability Index” (MVI) aimed at providing small island states and developing nations… Continue reading Multidimensional Vulnerability Index
Project on Microplastic Contamination
Source- This post on Project on Microplastic Contamination has been created based on the article “FSSAI begins project on microplastic contamination” published in “The Hindu” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated a project to evaluate microplastic contamination in food products and to develop… Continue reading Project on Microplastic Contamination
Indian Railways to develop master clock system
Source- This post on Indian Railways to develop master clock system has been created based on the article “In a first, Indian Railways to develop master clock system” published in “The Hindu” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? Indian Railways is introducing a master clock system to synchronise time across all its applications and… Continue reading Indian Railways to develop master clock system
Findings of Migration Survey in India (2020-21)
Source- This post on Findings of Migration Survey in India (2020-21) has been created based on the article “A snapshot of migration in India” published in “The Hindu” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? The findings of migration Survey in India (2020-21) were released recently. Key Findings from the Migration Survey in India (2020-21)… Continue reading Findings of Migration Survey in India (2020-21)
Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube
Source- This post on Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cubes has been created based on the article “What is Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube, the IAF’s mobile hospital?” published in “Indian express” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted trials of airdropping its Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube… Continue reading Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube
Lateral Entry into Civil Services- Rationale and Criticisms- Explained pointwise
The UPSC has brought the issue of lateral entry into civil services back into focus by inviting applications for 45 posts, from talented and motivated Indian nationals for the roles of Joint Secretary, Director, and Deputy Secretary in 24 Union government ministries. However, opposition parties have criticized the policy of lateral entry into civil services,… Continue reading Lateral Entry into Civil Services- Rationale and Criticisms- Explained pointwise
UPSC Prelims Marathon 19th August – Bilateral Relations – 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 19 August Bilateral Relations 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 19th 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, 19th 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 19th August 2024 I Mains Marathon
