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Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Sarthak’ launched

News: Indian Coast Guard(ICG) has launched an Offshore Patrol Vessel named ‘Sarthak’. Facts: Sarthak: It is an offshore Patrol Vessel(OPVs) designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited. The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art Navigation and Communication equipment, sensor and machinery. Additional Facts: Offshore patrol vessels(OPVs): These are patrolling vehicles which are deployed by Indian… Continue reading Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Sarthak’ launched

NASA data suggests ocean of ‘salty water’ on dwarf planet Ceres

News: According to the data collected by NASA’s Dawn spacecraft, dwarf planet Ceres reportedly has salty water underground. Facts: Ocean World: These findings have given Ceres the status of an ocean world as it has a big reservoir of salty water underneath its frigid surface. Subsurface Oceans on other Celestial Bodies: Jupiter’s moon Europa, Saturn’s… Continue reading NASA data suggests ocean of ‘salty water’ on dwarf planet Ceres

Israel successfully tests advanced missile defense system

News: Israel has successfully tested the Arrow 2 missile. Facts: Arrow 2: It is an advanced missile defence system developed jointly by the U.S and Israel for defence against both short and mid-range rockets fired from Gaza and Lebanon as well as Iran’s long-range missiles.  Additional Facts: Iron Dome: It is a mobile all-weather air… Continue reading Israel successfully tests advanced missile defense system

Defence Minister launches Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation(NIIO)

News: Union Defence Minister has launched the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation(NIIO). Facts: NIIO: It is a three-tiered organisation that aims to help end-users interact with academia and industry towards fostering innovation and indigenisation for self-reliance in defence. Three Tier Structure: Naval Technology Acceleration Council(N-TAC): It will bring together the twin aspects of innovation and… Continue reading Defence Minister launches Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation(NIIO)

India announces $500 mn package for Maldives

News: India has announced a slew of connectivity measures for the Maldives in an effort to help Maldives deal with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Key Measures: Greater Male Connectivity Project: It is a 6.7 kilometre bridge project connecting Male with Gulhifalhu Port and Thilafushi industrial zone that will help revitalise and… Continue reading India announces $500 mn package for Maldives

Pratyush Pandey AIR 21 | ForumIAS MGP Student | Download MGP Copies+Testimonials+Topper Talk

Dear Friends, We are happy to release the MGP copies of our student Pratyush Pandey. He has secured AIR 21 in the Civil Services Examination 2019. 24-year-old Pratyush is an alumnus of IIT and IIM. He has cracked the Civil Services Exam 2019 in his very first attempt. He has also written a letter to… Continue reading Pratyush Pandey AIR 21 | ForumIAS MGP Student | Download MGP Copies+Testimonials+Topper Talk

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“Don’t think if you will crack the exam or not, just give your best shot” – IAS Topper Sanjitha Mohapatra says

#AboutMe Hello Everyone, My name is SANJITA MOHAPATRA. I am an old ForumIAS Community Member with the username “BeTheChange”. I was born in Rourkela. I have done my schooling from Chinmaya Vidyalaya (E.M), Rourkela, ICSE Board.  After that I had done my college from my graduation from College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar, 2012 batch passout. This… Continue reading “Don’t think if you will crack the exam or not, just give your best shot” – IAS Topper Sanjitha Mohapatra says

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