News: India is developing its first-ever seed germination database to help farmers, scientists, and foresters select the right species for climate-resilient agriculture, forestry, and ecological restoration. India’s First Seed Germination Database. About India’s First Seed Germination Database It is a free-access database, offering more than 1,000 germination techniques for 465 native plant species. Launched by:… Continue reading India’s First Seed Germination Database
Day: April 18, 2025
Clinidium lalitae
News: New beetle species discovered in Northeast by ZSI scientists. About Clinidium lalitae It is a new species of beetle belonging to the subfamily Rhysodinae. It has been discovered in the Talle Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh. The species has been named to honor Lalita Ray Chaudhury, who dedicated her career to the study… Continue reading Clinidium lalitae
UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #84: Sanjay Verma Board, Sociology Optional, mapping, Audiobooks Hobby
Date of Interview: 17-03-2025 Afternoon session 3rd to go Board: Sanjay Verma sir Optional: Sociology Background: Civil Engineering DAF keywords: Voice over, multimedia editing, Civil Engineering, Sociology, Flood plain mapping, Audiobooks To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2024, visit this page Chairman 1. What kind of voice over have you done? 2. Are you a reader… Continue reading UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #84: Sanjay Verma Board, Sociology Optional, mapping, Audiobooks Hobby
UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #83: Suman Sharma Board, Commerce Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State
Date of Interview: 08/04/25 Board: Suman Sharma Maam Optional: Commerce Home State: Uttar Pradesh DAF: Power sector, Chartered Accountancy, Cleanliness, Commerce optional, Meerut To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2024, visit this page Chairman Term of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) – Short term vs long term PPA (Interest rates, utility etc.) – Why civil services –… Continue reading UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #83: Suman Sharma Board, Commerce Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State
UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #82: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Board, PSIR Optional, Madhya Pradesh Home State, cooking Hobby
Date of Interview: 03 april Board: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla sir Optional: PSIR Home State: Madhya Pradesh Hobby: cooking Last to go in afternoon Time around 30min Keywords – ujjain, child labour, psir, hobby cooking To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2024, visit this page Chairman very long monologue on russia Ukraine war and cease fire… Continue reading UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #82: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Board, PSIR Optional, Madhya Pradesh Home State, cooking Hobby
UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #81: Sheel Vardan Singh Board, Books, movies, cricket Hobbies
Date of Interview: 07/04/2025 Board: Sri Sheel Vardan Singh Hobbies: Books, movies, cricket Afternoon Session, Time: 2:10 to 2:40 PM DAF keywords: Books, movies, cricket, seismic base isolation, AE PWD, Constitution, To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2024, visit this page Chairman Very Good Afternoon. Welcome. Take your seat. Q. You have mentioned your hobby as Reading and… Continue reading UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #81: Sheel Vardan Singh Board, Books, movies, cricket Hobbies
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 17 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, 17th 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 17 April 2025 I Mains Marathon
Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS)
News- A recent study published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics validated that Surat’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) led to a 20–30% reduction in pollution and brought down compliance costs by 11%. Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS). About Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Launched in 2019 in Gujarat, the Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) is… Continue reading Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS)
UPSC Prelims Marathon 18 April – Constitutional bodies – 2025
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 18 April Constitutional bodies For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule, refer to… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 18 April – Constitutional bodies – 2025
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology
News- The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have initiated a pilot project to explore the implementation of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology across the State. About Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) refers to a system where electric vehicles (EVs) are capable of sending electricity back to the power… Continue reading Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology
