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Prime Minister launches “Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme” in Assam

What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched multiple initiatives in Assam. It includes the Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme and the 2 bridges across the Brahmaputra. Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme: Aim: It will provide seamless connectivity to the Eastern parts of India. It includes various development activities for the people living around River Brahmaputra and River Barak. Key… Continue reading Prime Minister launches “Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme” in Assam

[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – February, 2021 – 1st week

Hello everyone, We are posting compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of  February, 2021 – First week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of February, 2021 – First week About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focussed on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – February, 2021 – 1st week

[UPSC Interview Transcript #32] :Bhosale Sir Board, Jharkhand Home State, Maithili Literature Optional, Playing Cricket Hobby

Duration: 35 mins Board: Bhosale Sir Optional: Maithili Literature Employee: AFHQ(Armed Forces Headquarters) 2017 Home state:  Jharkhand Hobby: Playing cricket Chairman You seem familiar? ( I had given my interview last year on the same board and had got very low marks) So, you got the service? ( No Sir, I was selected in 2017… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #32] :Bhosale Sir Board, Jharkhand Home State, Maithili Literature Optional, Playing Cricket Hobby

Factors affecting present inflation level in India

Synopsis: The recent January 2021 retail inflation data provides relief to monetary authorities. Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 4.06% which is a desired outcome for ensuring macroeconomic stability.  Background: The inflation had remained above the RBI’s threshold mark of 6% for six months till November. The ideal range of CPI is 2-6%. In January… Continue reading Factors affecting present inflation level in India

Importance of COVID 19 learnings in fight against tuberculosis

Synopsis: The COVID 19 pandemic has given an opportunity to India for combating other respiratory diseases like Tuberculosis (TB). The learnings from the pandemic can be used to control the spread of TB. Background: The first case of COVID 19 was reported on 30th January 2020. After that, the disease claimed the lives of 1,54,000… Continue reading Importance of COVID 19 learnings in fight against tuberculosis

Importance of Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover

Synopsis: NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover touched down on the Martian surface. The results of the experiment will determine the quest for life on Mars and the future manned mission to Mars. Introduction  Perseverance mission is the most advanced, most expensive, and most sophisticated mobile laboratory sent to Mars. The results will determine the next… Continue reading Importance of Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover

Conservation of migratory birds

Synopsis- Migratory birds are important for ecological balance. However, they are facing several threats, leading to their extinction. What are migratory birds? Bird migration is their regular seasonal movement. Birds fly hundreds and thousands of KMs to find the best habitats for feeding, breeding, and raising their young ones. Migratory birds come to India from… Continue reading Conservation of migratory birds

[UPSC Interview Transcript #31] : PK Joshi Board, Karnataka Home State, PSIR Optional

Duration: 29 mins Board: PK Joshi Background: Graduation; mechanical engineering Home State: Karnataka Optional: PSIR Chairman Question on hometown, places where I studied. Why cleaning Ganga is not successful? What should be the measures? What are the causes of underground water pollution? Member 1 How India should balance between USA, China, Russia? US Iran conflict? What… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #31] : PK Joshi Board, Karnataka Home State, PSIR Optional

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 20th Feb. 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles for UPSC: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc.… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 20th Feb. 2021

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