Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I April 18th, 2023
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[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #261 : Smita Nagaraj Board, Sociology Optional, Uttarakhand Home state
Board: Smita Nagaraj Mam Optional: Sociology Home state: Uttarakhand Background: Mechanical Engg, M. Tech-Energy Systems Work ex- No Hobby: Religious Tourism To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman What do you like about your Hometown? Which is your biggest achievement so far? Government promoting mass transport to control pollution and at… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #261 : Smita Nagaraj Board, Sociology Optional, Uttarakhand Home state
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #260 : Smita Nagraj Board, PSIR Optional, Rajasthan Home State
Date of Interview: 29th March, forenoon session Board: Smita Nagraj Mam Optional: PSIR Background: MA, Pol.Science Home State: Rajasthan DAF keywords: Table tennis, waste to art, fiction, meditation, first aid. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman What are you doing these days? Why didn’t you pursue further specialization in your… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #260 : Smita Nagraj Board, PSIR Optional, Rajasthan Home State
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – April, 2023 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 1st week of the Month of April. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – April, 2023 – 1st week
There are fresh signs that power distribution has turned a corner
Source: The post is based on the article “There are fresh signs that power distribution has turned a corner” published in Mint on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: About the condition of Discoms News: The article explains the problems faced by the Discoms and measures that have improved their conditions. Contents1 What are… Continue reading There are fresh signs that power distribution has turned a corner
Replacing ‘western knowledge’ with ‘Indian knowledge’ could result in intellectual disaster
Source: The post is based on the article “Replacing ‘western knowledge’ with ‘Indian knowledge’ could result in intellectual disaster” published in The Indian ExReplacing ‘western knowledge’ with ‘Indian knowledge’ could result in intellectual disaster on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues associated with education News: The article explains the evolution of Indian knowledge system and… Continue reading Replacing ‘western knowledge’ with ‘Indian knowledge’ could result in intellectual disaster
How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean
Source– The post is based on the article “How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean” published in “The Hindu” on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to marine life and marine pollution News– Recently, a study published by researchers from Canada, the Netherlands, and the U.S. have reported… Continue reading How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean
Dealing with extreme heat
Source– The post is based on the article “Dealing with extreme heat” published in “The Hindu” on 17th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster and disaster management Relevance– Heat waves and stress News– The article explains the increasing heat distress in India. What are some data and facts associated with heat stress in India? Around 350… Continue reading Dealing with extreme heat
A culture of cohesion to save young lives on campuses
Source– The post is based on the article “A culture of cohesion to save young lives on campuses” published in “The Hindu” on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Campus suicides and distress among students News– The newspaper reports about young students ending their lives is disturbing.… Continue reading A culture of cohesion to save young lives on campuses
Chinese shenanigans on Arunachal Pradesh
Source– The post is based on the article “Chinese shenanigans on Arunachal Pradesh” Published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and China bilateral relations News- Recently, China renamed 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh. Contents1 What are other examples of renaming of places in aline territories by… Continue reading Chinese shenanigans on Arunachal Pradesh
