Synopsis: There are various reasons for Disasters in Uttarakhand. It can be prevented by taking some long-term measures. Background: The glacier burst in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand caused the flash floods. It led to the death of 34 people with more than 170 people missing. Apart from that, it also caused destruction to public… Continue reading Reasons and Solutions for disaster management in Uttarakhand
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Mindless development could bring more calamities
Synopsis: Development work in the Himalayas is being carried out without an understanding of its fragility, seismicity, glacial behavior. Introduction The flash floods due to the burst of an artificial lake inside Nanda Devi Sanctuary is the newest warning given by the Himalayas to the supporters of development. The loss of lives, property, and projects… Continue reading Mindless development could bring more calamities
Comprehensive Guidance Program (CGP) 2022 | 25th February 2021
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be commencing with our Comprehensive Guidance Program (CGP) 2022 from 25th February 2021. CGP is a Flagship foundation program of ForumIAS that takes care of 360-degree mentor-backed preparation, covering your Prelims + Mains so that you are best prepared to ace the examination in… Continue reading Comprehensive Guidance Program (CGP) 2022 | 25th February 2021
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 15, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles “Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities” -World Bank report on road accidents in India What is the “Arjun Main Battle Tank” MK-1A? Fossils of ‘Dickinsonia’ found at Bhimbetka “Arka Vyapar App” to connect farmers with market Data on participation of marginalised… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 15, 2021
[UPSC Interview Transcript #13]: Bhonsle Sir Board, Madhya Pradesh State, Commerce (CA) Optional, Football, Meditation Hobbies
Duration: 30 mins Board: Bhonsle Sir Employee: Chartered Accountant Home State: Madhya Pradesh (Ujjain) Optional: Commerce (CA) Hobbies: Football, Meditation Chairman Asked about Pele (football legend) health and financial issues. Member 1 AGR issue is going on, I think this is all fault of Chartered Accountants. They advise them to not pay these dues. All… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #13]: Bhonsle Sir Board, Madhya Pradesh State, Commerce (CA) Optional, Football, Meditation Hobbies
Self-regulatory codes 2020 for OTTs should be allowed
Synopsis: The government should consider allowing the Over-The-Top (OTT) services to self-regulate themselves. Recently, they published a new tool kit to implement the self-regulation code of 2020. Read – Self-regulatory toolkit by OTTs for implementation of Self Regulation Codes, 2020 – ForumIAS Blog Background The Over-The-Top (OTT) services in India have witnessed an increase in… Continue reading Self-regulatory codes 2020 for OTTs should be allowed
What are the issues in government’s order to Twitter?
Synopsis: The government ordered twitter to shut down user accounts connected with the farm protests. This order hampers fundamental rights and also reveals a complex relationship between the government and large platforms. Introduction The growing digitization of Indian society can be seen in the ongoing farmers’ protest. A new hashtag trends on Twitter for and against… Continue reading What are the issues in government’s order to Twitter?
[UPSC Interview Transcript #12]: TCA Anant Sir, Hyderabad Home State, Sociology Optional, Following F1 Motorsport, Teaching children hobbies
Interview date: 18 Feb 2020 Board: TCA ANANT Sir, Morning session Background: B.Tech(Chemical engineering) Home State: Hyderabad Optional: Sociology Hobbies: Following F1 Motorsport, Teaching children Third-person to go Time: 11 AM Chairman Why did you opt for sociology even after having an engineering background? What the name of your college? (Passes on to M1) Member… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #12]: TCA Anant Sir, Hyderabad Home State, Sociology Optional, Following F1 Motorsport, Teaching children hobbies
Indian Economy Quiz: National Income Accounting |15 Feb, 2021
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 15th 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 15th Feb. 2021
