Synopsis: The unsettled border crisis at LAC, India’s weakening global status, unfriendly Pakistan will only escalate issues in India-China relations. Background Last year, ingression by the Chinese army led to a standoff between India and China at the LAC (Line of Actual control). The seven hotspots were Depsang plains, Galwan, Gogra, Hot Springs, North bank… Continue reading China-India Relations and India’s Weakening Geo-Political Position
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 18th, 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: 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. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 18th, 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | May 17 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2519]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 17, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Need of Constituting National Tribunal Commission in India2 Central Vista Project – Demolition of National Institutions3 China-India Relations and India’s Weakening Geo-Political Position4 Systemic Issues affecting Women’s Participation in labour Market5 Kerala Model to tackle the Covid-19 Pandemic in India… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 17, 2021
Why Arabian Sea is transforming into a New Cyclonic Hotbed? – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Current Scenario3 About Tropical Cyclones4 Past Trend of Cyclonic Activities5 Reasons behind past trends6 Reasons behind increasing cyclonic activities in the Arabian Sea7 Reasons behind changing trends8 Concerns associated with changing trends9 Initiatives towards Cyclones10 Suggestions11 Conclusion Introduction The Arabian Sea used to be cyclone shy! But it is changing now, and changing… Continue reading Why Arabian Sea is transforming into a New Cyclonic Hotbed? – Explained, Pointwise
“Cyclone Tauktae” expected to hit Gujarat
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Cyclone Tauktae:3 Why is Cyclone Tauktae unique?4 How are cyclones named?5 Naming cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea:6 Significance of Naming of a cyclone: What is the News? Cyclone Tauktae (pronounced Tau-Te) is expected to hit southern Gujarat of the country. About Cyclone Tauktae: Cyclone ‘Tauktae‘… Continue reading “Cyclone Tauktae” expected to hit Gujarat
Indian Navy hosts “Goa Maritime Symposium-2021”
What is the News? Recently, the Indian Navy virtually hosted the Goa Maritime Symposium-2021. About Goa Maritime Symposium: Firstly, the Indian Navy, under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa, hosted the Maritime Symposium-2021. Secondly, Objective: It aims to build capacity amongst the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Navies to tackle emerging common maritime threats. Thirdly,… Continue reading Indian Navy hosts “Goa Maritime Symposium-2021”
What is causing ‘Mice Rain’ in Eastern Australia?
What is the News? The Government of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia is facing one of the worst mouse plagues. It has affected farmers, community members, and residents. In some affected areas, mice are falling out from rooftops causing “mice rain”. Contents1 What is Mice Rain?2 How plague is related to mice rain?3 Effects… Continue reading What is causing ‘Mice Rain’ in Eastern Australia?
“Protein–Antibody Conjugates (PACs)” – A combination of biologics and Antibody-Drug Conjugates
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What are Protein–Antibody Conjugates or PACs?4 How are Biologics different from conventional drugs?5 What are Antibody Drug Conjugates? What is the News? A team of researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Institute for Applied Life Sciences has developed a nanoparticle. This nanoparticle has the potential to revolutionize disease… Continue reading “Protein–Antibody Conjugates (PACs)” – A combination of biologics and Antibody-Drug Conjugates
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 New species of “Asian gracile skink” found from Western Ghats2 Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”3 Understanding the feeding behaviour of “Northern Elephant seals”3.0.1 What is the News?3.0.2 About the study:3.0.3 Elephant Seals:3.0.4 Northern Elephant Seals:3.0.5 Southern Elephant Seals:4 Ministry of Culture is… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 May, 2021
