The COVID-19 pandemic revealed glaring weaknesses in global preparedness, coordination, and equity in responding to health emergencies. In response, WHO Member States began negotiations in December 2021, culminating in a finalized draft of the WHO Pandemic Treaty (also called Pandemic Agreement) in April 2025, which will be presented at the 78th World Health Assembly on… Continue reading WHO Pandemic Treaty- Explained Pointwise
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Corporate board recruitment practices are rapidly evolving
Source: The post Corporate board recruitment practices are rapidly evolving has been created, based on the article “Corporate board recruitment is taking a strategic turn” published in “Live Mint ” on 18 April 2025. Corporate board recruitment practices are rapidly evolving. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 4- Corporate governance Context: The article discusses the shift… Continue reading Corporate board recruitment practices are rapidly evolving
Indian startups face innovation challenges despite growing support
Source: The post Indian startups face innovation challenges despite growing support has been created, based on the article “Are Indian startups not scaling up on innovation?” published in “The Hindu” on 18 April 2025. Indian startups face innovation challenges despite growing support. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Economy-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of… Continue reading Indian startups face innovation challenges despite growing support
Trump uses tariffs to reshape American economy and security
Source: The post Trump uses tariffs to reshape American economy and security has been created, based on the article “Trumponomics deserves to be taken seriously” published in “The Hindu” on 18 April 2025. Trump uses tariffs to reshape American economy and security. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving… Continue reading Trump uses tariffs to reshape American economy and security
WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge
News: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the top seven finalists for the Anti-Piracy Challenge under the “Create in India” initiative of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge. About WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge It is a pioneering initiative under the Create in India Challenge Season 1… Continue reading WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 18 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, 18th 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 18 April 2025 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 18 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 18 April 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 18 April 2025 I Mains Marathon
India’s First Seed Germination Database
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
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
