Britain’s diplomat has said that the United Kingdom had played a key role to secure the designation of Jaish-e-Mohammad(JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a UN Security Council sanctioned terrorist. He said that China had agreed to the listing after all references to terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Pulwama strike, were dropped.However,he said… Continue reading Pulwama reference cut for UN listing of Azhar
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Obesity on the rise in rural areas too
According to a study published in the journal Nature,obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world’s rural areas than in cities. The study has analysed the height and weight data of over 112 million adults across urban and rural areas of 200 countries and territories between 1985 and 2017. The study has revealed that the… Continue reading Obesity on the rise in rural areas too
Must Read News Articles – May 12th, 2019
Archives GS-2 Pulwama reference cut for UN listing of Azhar Britain’s most senior diplomat Simon McDonald has said that China had agreed to the listing of the JeM chief after all references to terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Pulwama strike, were dropped. India, Australia to adopt classified communications: official A senior Australian… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 12th, 2019
[Video] “The Mentor Guidance at ForumIAS helped me overcome exam stress and anxiety”- Abhinav Shah 222 CSE 2018
Abhinav Shah secured a rank of 222 in CSE 2018. This was his 3rd attempt in the exam. He has done his graduation from Delhi University (DU) and even joined a job after graduating. He left his job, thereafter, to prepare for Civil Services. For writing his 3rd attempt, he came to Delhi to join… Continue reading [Video] “The Mentor Guidance at ForumIAS helped me overcome exam stress and anxiety”- Abhinav Shah 222 CSE 2018
[Video] “Pick any two sources for Prelims Current Affairs preparation and revise multiple times” – Dhruv Mittal Rank 99 CSE 2018
NSIT graduate Dhruv Mittal secured a rank of 99 in CSE 2018. He cleared the exam in his 3rd attempt. His optional subject was Geography. He started preparing right away after college after leaving the job offers he had in hand. He had enrolled in ForumIAS’s Test Series and Current Affairs Classes. Like everyone else,… Continue reading [Video] “Pick any two sources for Prelims Current Affairs preparation and revise multiple times” – Dhruv Mittal Rank 99 CSE 2018
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 11, 2019
GS-2 Supreme Court extends Ayodhya mediation till Aug. 15 Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has extended the time given to the Ayodhya mediation panel to complete the process till August 15. The committee had filed an interim report dated May 7 with the Constitution Bench. The Ayodhya case pertains to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 11, 2019
Chandrayaan-2 will carry 14 payloads from India
A mission update of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said that Chandrayaan 2 which is planned to be launched during July 9-16, will have 14 Indian payloads or study devices. Chandrayaan-2, India’s second mission to the moon is a totally indigenous mission. It comprises of an Orbiter, Lander named ‘Vikram’ and Rover named… Continue reading Chandrayaan-2 will carry 14 payloads from India
In big boost, IAF gets first Apache Guardian attack helicopter
US aerospace company Boeing has handed over to India the first AH-64E (I) – Apache Guardian helicopter at Boeing production facility in Mesa, Arizona,USA. The Indian Air Force(IAF) will induct 22 Apaches by March 2020 under the deal inked with the US in 2015.The first batch of these helicopters is scheduled to be shipped to… Continue reading In big boost, IAF gets first Apache Guardian attack helicopter
CCI probes Google for unfair practices
The Competition Commission of India(CCI) has ordered an investigation into Google for allegedly abusing the dominant position of its popular Android mobile operating system to block rivals. This investigation has been ordered after European Commission had fined Google on a similar complaint. The European Commission found that Google had abused its market dominance since 2011… Continue reading CCI probes Google for unfair practices
IIP at a 21-month low as manufacturing slows down
India’s Index of industrial production(IIP) has declined by 0.1% in March,2019.It is the lowest in last 21 months.This decline has happened due to slowdown in (a)manufacturing (b)capital goods and (c)consumer durables sectors. However, growth in eight core infrastructure industries hit a five month high of 4.7% in March,2019 due to strong output in coal and… Continue reading IIP at a 21-month low as manufacturing slows down
