Synopsis- Warming in the Arctic region has many implications and the geopolitics is also changing in the region. Introduction- The Arctic has been warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet, with higher temperatures pushing sea ice into a loop of melting and thinning. Since 1980, the amount of summer ice in cubic kilometers has decreased by an… Continue reading Implication of warming in Arctic region
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The proposal to demolish the Louis Kahn’s IIMA building is an act of cultural vandalism
Synopsis- IIMA decision to demolish historic dormitories designed by architect Louis Khan, this would constitute an act of cultural vandalism. Background- Louis Kahn, a world-famous architect, called in 1960s to Ahmedabad to design various buildings, and the IIMA was one of the iconic structures built by him. Works of this excellence belong to both national and… Continue reading The proposal to demolish the Louis Kahn’s IIMA building is an act of cultural vandalism
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims| Jan 02,2021
DST releases Draft 5th National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy for public consultation News: The draft of the 5th National Science, Technology and Innovation(STI) Policy has been finalized and is now available for public consultation. Facts: Vision of the Policy: The Science, Technology and Innovation Policy will be guided by the following broad vision; To… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims| Jan 02,2021
Download [Handwritten]: ForumIAS Current Affairs Handouts Mains 2020
Dear Friends, As is the annual ritual, we are sharing with you the compilation of the class handouts of the Current Affairs Mains 2020 Program by ForumIAS. These handouts are sorted subject wise for your convenience. Download IR Handouts Download Polity & Governance Handouts Download Economy Handouts Download Science and Technology Handouts Download Social Issues… Continue reading Download [Handwritten]: ForumIAS Current Affairs Handouts Mains 2020
RBI board finalises ‘Utkarsh 2022’
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) board has finalised a three year roadmap named as Utkarsh 2022. The objective of the policy is to improve regulation and supervision of the central bank. RBI has said that this strategy is in line with the global central banks decision to strengthen the regulatory and supervisory mechanism by formulating… Continue reading RBI board finalises ‘Utkarsh 2022’
India State of Forest Report 2019
News:Government has released the India State of Forest Report 2019. Facts: About the India State of Forest Report: The India State of Forest Report 2019 has been prepared by Forest Survey of India(FSI). The report is a biennial exercise.It assesses the forest and tree cover, bamboo resources, carbon stock and forest fires. Key takeaways from… Continue reading India State of Forest Report 2019
CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)
News:CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has decided to conduct a security audit of COVID-19 data in the wake of Cyber security threats. Facts: CERT-In was established in 2004 as a functional organisation of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Objectives: Preventing cyber attacks against the country’s cyber space. Responding to cyber attacks and… Continue reading CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)
Operation Sankalp
News:Indian Navy had commenced Maritime Security Operations code named Operation SANKALP in the Gulf Region in Jun 2019 to ensure safe passage of Indian Flag Vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. Facts: About Operation Sankalp: Indian Navy had initiated ‘Operation Sankalp in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman as a measure to… Continue reading Operation Sankalp
Cyclone Kyarr
News:Many places in Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka are receiving rains for the last few days, mainly because of cyclonic Karr in the Arabian Sea. Facts: About Cyclone Kyarr: Cyclone Kyarr is a tropical cyclone that has intensified west of India in the Northern Indian Ocean’s Arabian Sea. It is the second most intense super cyclonic… Continue reading Cyclone Kyarr
Government launches Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia(INSACOG) Group
News: Government of India has launched the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia Group(INSACOG). Facts: INSACOG: It has been established to monitor the genomic variations in the SARS-CoV-2 on a regular basis through a multi-laboratory network. Composition: It comprises 10 labs (NIBMG Kolkata, ILS Bhubaneswar, NIV Pune, CCS Pune, CCMB Hyderabad, CDFD Hyderabad, InSTEM Bengaluru, NIMHANS Bengaluru, IGIB Delhi… Continue reading Government launches Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia(INSACOG) Group
