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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – March 25, 2020
Good Evening Friends, We are Posting Today’s Prelims Marathon About Prelims Marathon – In this initiative, we post 5 high-quality MCQs daily. Questions are based on the static part of the syllabus. We at ForumIAS believe that practising quality questions on a daily basis can boost students’ prelims preparation. For old Archives of Prelims Marathon, Click… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – March 25, 2020
What is Hantavirus and how does it spread
News:Recently,a Chinese man has died from a virus known as Hantavirus. Facts: Hantavirus are a family of viruses which are spread mainly by rodents. Transmission:It does not spread from one person to another but it can be contracted if someone comes in contact with a rodent that carries the virus. Symptoms:Fatigue,fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems,… Continue reading What is Hantavirus and how does it spread
Vice President wishes Nation on the eve of Traditional New Year Festivals
News:The Vice President of India has wished the people on the occasion of Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh and Cheti Chand which mark the beginning of a new year in different parts of India. Facts: Ugadi: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Yugadi /Ugadi: Karnataka Gudi Padwa: Maharashtra Cheti Chand: Sindhis Sajibu Cheiraoba: Meiteis(Manipur) Navreh: Kashmir.
Hubli-Ankola Railway Line Project
News:Karnataka chief Minister has approved the Hubballi-Ankola railway line project despite opposition by several members of the State Board of Wildlife. Facts: The railway line passes through the dense forests between two major protected areas — Kali Tiger Reserve and Bedthi Conservation Reserve which are part of Western Ghats. Additional Facts: About Kali Tiger Reserve:… Continue reading Hubli-Ankola Railway Line Project
Digitised Scripts of Yakshagana
News:Recently,Yakshavahini, a trust has made more than 900 Yakshagana scripts digitised and available online for free. Facts: Yakshagana is a temple theatre art form of Karnataka that depicts mythological stories from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavata and other Hindu epics. It combines dance, music, dialogue, costumes, make-up and stage techniques with a unique style and form. It… Continue reading Digitised Scripts of Yakshagana
National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC)
News:Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare has visited the National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) Control Room and the Testing Laboratories. Facts: National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) It is an institute under the Indian Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Functions:As a nodal agency for disease surveillance facilitating prevention and… Continue reading National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC)
Kuril Islands
News:Recently,US authorities have put out tsunami warnings after an earthquake has struck Russia’s Kuril Islands. Facts: Kuril Islands: It is a volcanic archipelago which separates the Sea of Okhotsk from the north Pacific Ocean.It forms part of the ‘Pacific Ring of Fire. The Islands are currently under Russian administration.However,they are also claimed by Japan. Additional… Continue reading Kuril Islands
[Prelims 2020] [Difference] International Court of Justice (ICJ) and International Criminal Court (ICC)
International Court of Justice – ICJ It is the primary judicial branch of the United Nations and settles legal disputes and provides advisory opinions submitted to it by its member states. ICJ is a civil court. United Nations Security Council enforces its court’s rulings. ICJ is composed of 15 judges elected for 9 years term… Continue reading [Prelims 2020] [Difference] International Court of Justice (ICJ) and International Criminal Court (ICC)
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 25, 2020
What do you understand by the term ‘Maoism’? Discuss Indian Government policy to combat Left Wing Extremism (LWE)? The Hindu [read more] There is a need to actively engage local communities and civil society for containment of pandemics like COVID-19. Comment. The Hindu What are supercomputers? Discuss the salient features and importance of ‘National Supercomputing… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 25, 2020
