News: A male tiger born in the Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal has traveled an extraordinary 500 kilometers to reach Solapur district in Maharashtra. About Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Situated in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. Known as the “Green Oasis” of Southern Maharashtra due to abundant water resources from rivers like Purna, Krishna, Bhima, and Tapti.… Continue reading Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Day: January 8, 2025
UGC Draft Regulations 2025
News: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the UGC Draft Regulations 2025. It brings substantial reforms in the appointment process for Vice-Chancellors (VCs) and academic staff. Draft Guidelines for Vice-Chancellor Appointment The University Grants Commission (UGC) has outlined key guidelines for the appointment of Vice-Chancellors (VCs) to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and merit in the selection… Continue reading UGC Draft Regulations 2025
MicroRNAs and Caenorhabditis elegans
News: The discovery of microRNAs (miRNAs) in Caenorhabditis elegans transformed our understanding of gene regulation. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2024 for discovering miRNAs in C. elegans. About MicroRNAs (miRNAs) Definition– MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNA molecules, typically around 20-22 nucleotides long, that play a crucial… Continue reading MicroRNAs and Caenorhabditis elegans
Preparing for UPSC CSE 2026? Enroll in MGP 2026– Cohort-1 Begins on 28th January 2025
Dear Aspirant, The journey to cracking the Civil Services Examination demands utmost precision, commitment, and the right guidance. With the Mains Guidance Program (MGP) 2026, starting January 28, ForumIAS offers you a comprehensive and proven strategy to ace the Mains with confidence. Recognized as India’s most trusted test series, MGP has powered the success… Continue reading Preparing for UPSC CSE 2026? Enroll in MGP 2026– Cohort-1 Begins on 28th January 2025
Sonobuoys
News: India and the U.S. announced cooperation on co-production of U.S. sonobuoys for Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA) for the Indian Navy. About Sonobuoys Sonobuoys are expendable, electro-mechanical acoustic devices used to detect underwater sounds, such as those made by submarines or ships. Working Mechanism: Sonobuoys are dropped from aircraft or ships in canisters and activate… Continue reading Sonobuoys
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 7th January 2025 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, 7th January 2025 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 7th January 2025 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 8th January – Evolution of Indian Economy & Economic Planning – 2025
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 8th January Evolution of Indian Economy & Economic Planning For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 8th January – Evolution of Indian Economy & Economic Planning – 2025
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 8th January 2025 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 8th January 2025 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 8th January 2025 I Mains Marathon
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles, 8th January 2025
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number of fixed… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles, 8th January 2025
