News:Union Minister for Earth Sciences launched the Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device. Facts: About GEMINI: GEMINI stands for Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information. The device has been developed by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and Airports Authority of India (AAI). It is electronically designed… Continue reading GEMINI
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The Lord as a juristic person:What legal rights do deities enjoy?
News:Among the parties in the Ayodhya title suit appeals, Lord Ram is considered as a litigant in court since he is considered as a juristic person. Facts: Who is a juristic person? A juristic person as opposed to a natural person(human being) is an entity whom the law vests with a personality. In the Shiromani… Continue reading The Lord as a juristic person:What legal rights do deities enjoy?
Effects of global slowdown more pronounced in India: IMF chief
News:The International Monetary Fund(IMF) President has said that the world economy is experiencing a synchronized slowdown and emerging economies such as India and Brazil are the most affected by the slowdown. Facts: The IMF chief said that she expects slower growth in nearly 90% of the world this year. She said that trade tensions had… Continue reading Effects of global slowdown more pronounced in India: IMF chief
Daily Quiz #7 UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 10, 2019
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Advanced Air Quality Early Warning System
News: The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has launched an advanced Air Quality Early Warning System. Facts: About the advanced Air Quality Early Warning System: It has been developed by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, under MoES. The system uses data of stubble burning incidents from the past 15 years to predict the… Continue reading Advanced Air Quality Early Warning System
Jal Jeevan Mission
News: Jal Sakti Ministry has said that States, aside from those in the North East and the Himalayan region, will have to bear half the fiscal burden of the Jal Jeevan Mission Facts: About Jal Jeevan Mission: Aim: It seeks to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections (HarGharJal) to all… Continue reading Jal Jeevan Mission
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 9, 2019
Q.1) “Indian sedition law has become a privilege for politicians and curse to free speech and right to dissent.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “In the era of intolerance and polarisation, forgiveness and compassion are much needed values.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Critically examine the salient features and objectives of Citizenship amendment bill, 2019. Does the Citizenship (Amendment)… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 9, 2019
Download: Prelims Marathon September, 2019 Compilation (MCQs , Answers and Explanations)
Friends, We are releasing the Prelims Marathon (or Daily Quiz)Compilation for the month of September, 2019. Download the ForumIAS Prelims Marathon (September, 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.
Must Read News Articles-October 10th 2019
GS-2 Narendra Modi-Xi Jinping ‘informal summit’ in Chennai from October 11 Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Chennai on October 11 for the second “informal summit” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi India’s data localisation plans hang in the balance India to join RCEP e-commerce talks. Maintaining the India-China stride length Wuhan was meant to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 10th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 10th, 2019
Q.1) “China-India relations transcend the bilateral dimension and assume global and strategic significance.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Strategy for water resource management require new approach and not the continuation of failed policies of the past.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What is Zero Budget Natural Farming? Critically examine whether Zero Budget Natural Farming should be included… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 10th, 2019
