News: ISRO’s PSLV-C60 POEM-4 Mission has achieved a milestone by germinating cowpea seeds under microgravity conditions within four days of the launch of the mission. About Cowpea The cowpea is an annual herbaceous legume within the pea family. The plant was originally domesticated in Africa. Presently, they are grown in semi-arid areas covering Africa, Asia,… Continue reading Cowpea Explanation
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Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Explanation
News: Several state governments have issued health advisories after detection of the first Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru. About HMPV It is a respiratory virus that causes upper respiratory infection and mild infections that are like common cold. Sometimes, it can also cause lower respiratory infections like pneumonia, asthma flare-ups or may deteriorate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary… Continue reading Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Explanation
Badge engineering boosts carmakers market strategies
Source: The post Badge engineering boosts carmakers market strategies has been created, based on the article “What is ‘badge engineering’ in cars, how it helps customers, automakers” published in “Indian Express” on 6th January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Effects of liberalisation on the economy Context: The article explains “badge engineering,” where carmakers share vehicle… Continue reading Badge engineering boosts carmakers market strategies
2024 Faces Uncertainty With Global Polycrises
Source: The post 2024 Faces Uncertainty With Global Polycrises has been created, based on the article “Steering towards stability after a year of uncertainty” published in “Indian Express” on 6th January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Context: The article highlights… Continue reading 2024 Faces Uncertainty With Global Polycrises
Improving Social Security for Unorganised Workers
Source: The post Improving Social Security for Unorganised Workers has been created, based on the article “Building a system that sees the migrant worker” published in “Indian Express” on 6th January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States. Context: The article discusses the… Continue reading Improving Social Security for Unorganised Workers
Golden Jackal Explanation
News– Environmentalists say that golden jackals appear to be adapting to their changing environment and are no longer avoiding humans. About Golden Jackal The golden jackal, also referred to as the common jackal, is a medium-sized, wolf-like canid. Activity– In human-inhabited areas, they are strictly nocturnal, but in less-disturbed regions, they may exhibit partially diurnal… Continue reading Golden Jackal Explanation
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 6th 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, 6th 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 6th January 2025 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 6th January – Economy – 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 6th January Economy 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 the… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 6th January – Economy – 2025
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles, 6th 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, 6th January 2025
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 4th 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, 4th January 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 4th January 2025 I Mains Marathon
