News: Centre to bear additional ₹954 crore cost in food material cost under PM-POSHAN scheme. PM POSHAN (POshan SHAkti Nirman) Scheme. About PM POSHAN (POshan SHAkti Nirman) Scheme It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched for providing one hot cooked meal in Government and Government – aided Schools from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Nodal Ministry: Ministry… Continue reading PM POSHAN (POshan SHAkti Nirman) Scheme
Day: April 11, 2025
Mandovi River
News: Ministry of Shipping grants first digital NOC for jetty development on National Waterway-68 along River Mandovi in Goa. About Mandovi River The Mandovi River (also known as Mahadayi or Mhadei) is one of the main West Flowing Rivers of Goa State. Alongside the Zuari River, it is one of the two principal rivers in… Continue reading Mandovi River
Aravalli Range
News: NGT orders the authorities to prevent illegal mining in Aravali land protected under Nicobar swap. Aravalli Range. About Aravalli Range It is a mountain range in northern-western India, running approximately 670 km in a south-west direction. It is one of the oldest fold mountain in the world. It starts from near Delhi, passing through… Continue reading Aravalli Range
Alfalfa Hay
News: Issue of imports of Genetically Modified Alfalfa hay raised in the on-going Indo-US trade talks. Alfalfa Hay. About Alfalfa Hay (Medicago sativa) It is a perennial, leguminous plant of the pea family (Fabaceae). It is widely grown primarily for hay, pasturage and silage. Climatic conditions required: Soil: It prefers well-drained, fertile soils with a… Continue reading Alfalfa Hay
Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme. About Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme This is the first scheme that focuses on promoting the manufacturing of passive electronic components including resistors, capacitors, connectors, inductors, speakers, relays, switches, oscillators, sensors, films and lenses. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and… Continue reading Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
One-Horned Rhinos
News: The one-horned rhinos may get some more breathing space outside its biggest habitats in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary and West Bengal’s Jaldapara National Park. One-Horned Rhinos. About One-Horned Rhinos They are also known as the Indian Rhinoceros and are the largest of the three Asian rhino species. Distribution and habitat: Rhinos… Continue reading One-Horned Rhinos
UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #54: Dinesh Dasa Sir Board, Sociology Optional, Maharashtra Home State
Board: Dinesh Dasa Sir Date of Interview: 02 April, afternoon session (2nd to go) Optional: Sociology Home State: Maharashtra Daf keywords- nagpur, sociology ( else nothing from daf asked) (Entered and said good morning in afternoon session – first mistake) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2024, visit this page Chairman 1. Introduce yourself 2. Tell… Continue reading UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #54: Dinesh Dasa Sir Board, Sociology Optional, Maharashtra Home State
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 10 April 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, 10th April 2025 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 10 April 2025 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #53: Dinesh Dasa Board, Anthropology Optional,
Date of Interview: 02/04/25 Board: Dinesh Dasa Sir, last to go Optional: Anthropology Background: BSc Statistics Keywords: BSc Statistics, Anthropology, Father Journalist (rest not relevant) Time – 26 min To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2024, visit this page Chairman 1. What made you sit here for the interview today? 2. Tell me how you will… Continue reading UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #53: Dinesh Dasa Board, Anthropology Optional,
Malabar Grey Hornbill
News- A team of researchers from Kerala has been awarded the Future Conservationist Award by the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) for their project on conserving the Malabar Grey Hornbill. About Malabar Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros griseus) Geographical range– It is endemic to the Western Ghats and associated hills of southern India. Habitat– They are found mainly… Continue reading Malabar Grey Hornbill

