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UNSC Reforms

How UN performed all these years? During cold war years: The UN had little room to implement noble visions of peace, development and human rights. Post-Cold War years: Regarded as the golden age of the UN. It was actively involved in peacekeeping missions, nation-building interventions and promotion of universal human rights. New Cold War years:… Continue reading UNSC Reforms

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2+2 dialogue amid U.S. presidential election

What is 2+2 Dialogue? It is a format of dialogue where the defense and foreign ministers or secretaries meet with their counterparts from another country. 2+2 Ministerial is the highest-level institutional mechanism between the two countries. India holds such talks with Australia, at the foreign secretary and defense secretary level but with Japan and the US at the ministerial level. First was held in… Continue reading 2+2 dialogue amid U.S. presidential election

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Session on “Answer Writing for Mains 2020” | 25th October at 11 AM

Dear Friends, ForumIAS held 3 sessions earlier this month setting the Post Prelims Agenda. We will be holding LIVE Session on Answer Writing for Mains 2020 on 25th August 2020 at 11:00 AM  In this session, we will discuss answer writing from the basics. So this one will be helpful for beginners as well. But more… Continue reading Session on “Answer Writing for Mains 2020” | 25th October at 11 AM

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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 23rd October 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS Paper – 1 Nothing in this section today GS Paper – 2 #1 Govt revises base year for CPI-IW, adds weight to housing, education, health Syllabus Topic -Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education,… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 23rd October 2020

9 PM Daily Brief – October 22nd, 2020

Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-1 The plight of Sanitation workers GS-2 NEP: Computational Thinking Precautions during festive season GS-3 Digital payment system in India Durga Puja and Economy 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY 1.The plight of Sanitation workers Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS-1- Society… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – October 22nd, 2020

COVID/Corona Vaccine development in India: Progress and challenges

News: At present development of 34 COVID/Corona Vaccine candidates, is at Clinical Trials Level. 8 COVID/Corona Vaccines are on the 3rd stage of Clinical Trials. News developments In India at least 8 COVID/Corona Vaccine candidates are being developed, of there almost 3 vaccine candidates at advanced stages of development. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine or ChAdOx1 is… Continue reading COVID/Corona Vaccine development in India: Progress and challenges

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India successfully test-fired the Stand-off Anti-tank(SANT) Missile off the coast of Odisha

News: India has successfully flight tested an indigenously developed Stand-off Anti-tank(SANT) missile from a ground-based platform off Odisha coast.   Facts: SANT Missile: It is an air-to-surface missile developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) for the Indian Air Force. Range: The missile can destroy targets 15 km to 20 km away. Upgraded Version: The… Continue reading India successfully test-fired the Stand-off Anti-tank(SANT) Missile off the coast of Odisha

Explained: The giant cat drawing at a UNESCO World Heritage site in Peru

News: A giant cat geoglyph was discovered on a hill at the famous Nazca Lines site in Peru.   Facts: Nazca Lines: These are a group of geoglyphs or large designs made on the ground by creators using elements of the landscape such as stones, gravel, dirt or lumber. Location: The site is around 450… Continue reading Explained: The giant cat drawing at a UNESCO World Heritage site in Peru

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