News:Nepal government has objected to the inclusion of ‘Kalapani’ under the Indian Territory as per the newly released political map of India after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir. Facts: About Kalapani territory: Kalapani is a 35 square kilometre area.The Kali River in the Kalapani region demarcates the border between India and Nepal. Both India… Continue reading Explained: Kalapani, a small area in India map that bothers Nepal
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Explained: What is Pliosaur?
News:Recently,people have discovered the bones of Pliosaur in a cornfield in the Polish village of Krzyzanowice. Facts: About Pliosaur: Pliosaurs were aquatic carnivorous reptiles that lived between 220 and 70 million years ago. They are classified in the order Plesiosauria along with their long-necked relatives,the plesiosaurs. They were characterized by massive heads, short necks, and… Continue reading Explained: What is Pliosaur?
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment visits Shilpotsav -2019
News:Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment has visited the Shilpostav- 2019 to encourage the artisans at in New Delhi. Facts: About Shilpostav: Shilpostav is the annual fair of artisans from across the country, belonging to the weaker sections of the society. It was started during the year 2007-08 by the Ministry of Social Justice… Continue reading Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment visits Shilpotsav -2019
Daily Quiz #9 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 11 , 2019
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Download: Prelims Marathon October, 2019 Compilation (MCQs , Answers and Explanations)
Friends, We are releasing the Prelims Marathon (or Daily Quiz)Compilation for the month of October, 2019. Download the ForumIAS Prelims Marathon (October, 2019) Compilation Clicking Here. For all other Important Downloads: Visit our Downloads Page About Prelims Marathon Initiative: About 5-7 Daily MCQs, excluding Saturday and Sunday. The questions are published in the evening everyday around 4 PM.
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 9, 2019
Q.1) “Even as malnutrition accounted for millions of deaths in children under the age of five in India, there is issue of rising obesity in schoolchildren in many States.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Sardar Patel’s contribution to the Indian Freedom struggle has been remarkable and incomparable.” Comment. Answers Q.3) What is difference between a storm and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 9, 2019
Must Read News Articles-November 11th 2019
GS-2 After RCEP reticence, need for reform recalibration India needs to prepare for the next round of structural reforms to join global value chains and unleash manufacturing A reward for ‘egregious’ violations A balance sheet would show that more has been lost than retrieved in the Ayodhya judgment Centre gets responses to draft Social Security… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-November 11th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 11th, 2019
Q.1) “According to a recent report, maternal death rate in India is declining.” Discuss what led to such a decline? Also suggest some measures needed to further reduce the Maternal Mortality rate towards Sustainable development goal. The Hindu Q.2) “As globalization gives way to Asian century and Asia takes a leading position, India could look… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 11th, 2019
Skill India certifies 500 skilled candidates formally under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
News:Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has distributed Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL) certificates to 500 candidates to boost their morale. Facts: About Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL): Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL) refers to an assessment process used to evaluate a person’s existing skill sets, knowledge and experience gained either by formal, non-formal or informal learning. It… Continue reading Skill India certifies 500 skilled candidates formally under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
IndAIR-Decades of research on pollution under one roof
News:The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-NEERI) has launched the country’s first interactive online repository called Indian Air quality Interactive Repository (IndAIR). Facts: About IndAIR: The IndAIR aims to make air quality research and studies in an easily accessible web format for the public, media, researchers and academics. The repository has… Continue reading IndAIR-Decades of research on pollution under one roof
