Source: The post Indian Railways Electrification Drive Lacks Strategic Clarity has been created, based on the article “The hidden cost of greenwashing the Indian Railways” published in “The Hindu” on 17th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Infrastructure: Energy, Railways etc. Context: The article criticizes the Indian Railways’ hasty electrification drive. It highlights the… Continue reading Indian Railways Electrification Drive Lacks Strategic Clarity
Day: December 17, 2024
How Powerful Countries Dominate Through Global Chaos
Source: The post How Powerful Countries Dominate Through Global Chaos has been created, based on the article “Geopolitics has played a massive role in the rise of ‘Master States’” published in “Live mint” on 17th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International relations Context: The article explains how powerful countries, or “Master States,” use… Continue reading How Powerful Countries Dominate Through Global Chaos
भारत श्रीलंका संबंध- बिन्दुवार व्याख्या
हाल ही में श्रीलंका के राष्ट्रपति अनुरा कुमारा दिसानायके ने पदभार ग्रहण करने के बाद अपनी पहली अंतरराष्ट्रीय यात्रा के तहत भारत का दौरा किया। 15 से 17 दिसंबर, 2024 तक होने वाली इस यात्रा में आर्थिक सहयोग, ऊर्जा सुरक्षा और क्षेत्रीय स्थिरता सहित विभिन्न प्रमुख क्षेत्रों पर ध्यान केंद्रित किया गया। इस यात्रा से… Continue reading भारत श्रीलंका संबंध- बिन्दुवार व्याख्या
Key facts about Morocco
News: Morocco is becoming a key gateway for India to expand its presence in Africa for defense exports. Key facts about Morocco About Morocco Capital: Rabat Location: Morocco is located in North Africa, in the Maghreb region. It lies in both the Northern and Western Hemispheres. Borders: Algeria to the east and Western Sahara to… Continue reading Key facts about Morocco
India Sri-Lanka Relations- Explained Pointwise
Recently the Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visited India as part of his first international trip since assuming office. The visit, which took place from December 15 to 17, 2024, focused on various key areas including economic cooperation, energy security, and regional stability. The visit has yielded significant outcomes, which aims at strengthening bilateral… Continue reading India Sri-Lanka Relations- Explained Pointwise
Exercise SLINEX
News: Exercise SLINEX 2024 (Sri Lanka–India Exercise) will take place from December 17 to 20, 2024, at Visakhapatnam, under the supervision of the Eastern Naval Command. About Exercise SLINEX It is a bilateral naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka. The first SLINEX exercise took place in 2005. The 11th edition took place in 2024.… Continue reading Exercise SLINEX
M. S. Subbulakshmi
News: The Supreme Court, in a recent interim order, directed that Carnatic vocalist T.M. Krishna “should not be recognised” as a recipient of the Sangita Kalanidhi M.S. Subbulakshmi Award. About M. S. Subbulakshmi She was an Indian Carnatic singer. She was born on September 16, 1916, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu She was the first musician… Continue reading M. S. Subbulakshmi
Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing
News:The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF). About Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR (Negotiable warehouse receipt) It aims to provide credit facilities to small farmers to prevent them from distress selling. Nodal Ministry– Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.… Continue reading Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing
Hydroxymethanesulphonate (HMS)
News: A study shows that hydroxymethanesulphonate (HMS), a secondary aerosol, forms in cold urban environments such as Fairbanks, Alaska. This discovery provides new insights into aerosol chemistry under extreme conditions and its impact on air quality. About Hydroxymethanesulphonate Explaination It is a secondary aerosol which forms through chemical reactions involving formaldehyde and sulfur dioxide in… Continue reading Hydroxymethanesulphonate (HMS)
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 16th December 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, 16th December 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 16th December 2024 I Mains Marathon
