News: Financial aspects of the upgrade to the first batch of 84 SU-30 MKIs are being considered. The comprehensive upgrade would start once the government approves the proposal. 1. Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a two-seater, twinjet multirole combat fighter aircraft. 2. It has been developed by Sukhoi (Russian aircraft manufacturer) and built under license by India’s… Continue reading AI big focus of SU-30MKI upgrade; IAF taking up pilot projects with IIT-Mumbai, says officer
First science result from Aditya L1, ISRO’s sun mission, is out
News: The first science result from the Aditya-L1 mission is out. Scientists successfully predicted the onset of a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) that occurred on July 16. 1. Aditya-L1 mission is India’s first scientific mission dedicated to studying the sun. It was launched by ISRO in September 2023. 2. It was launched using a PSLV… Continue reading First science result from Aditya L1, ISRO’s sun mission, is out
Villagers join hands against illegal sand mining along Assam-Meghalaya border
News: Villagers of Assam and Meghalaya have come together against illegal sand mining in the rivers along the border between the states. Indiscriminate sand mining has affected the area’s ecosystem, including the habitats of the Gangetic Dolphins. 1. Sand mining is defined as the removal of primary natural sand and sand resources from the natural… Continue reading Villagers join hands against illegal sand mining along Assam-Meghalaya border
What are major challenges faced by Indian cities?
News: World Cities Day is observed every year on October 31. This has brought focus on India’s urbanisation story. 1. Urbanisation refers to increasing population shift from rural to urban areas, leading to the growth and expansion of cities. 2. Census 2011 estimates India’s urban population to be 31.16% of the total population. While World… Continue reading What are major challenges faced by Indian cities?
Reasons for the shortage of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer
Source: The post reasons for the shortage of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer has been created, based on the article “Express View on DAP crisis: Lessons from a fertiliser shortage” published in “Indian Express” on 4th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Agriculture -Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies. Context: The… Continue reading Reasons for the shortage of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer
India’s Stock Growth vs. China’s Wage Rise: A Comparative Analysis
Source: The post India’s Stock Growth vs. China’s Wage Rise: A Comparative Analysis has been created, based on the article “India could not create mass prosperity. It’s not too late” published in “Indian Express” on 4th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Economy-growth, and development Context: The article discusses why China grew… Continue reading India’s Stock Growth vs. China’s Wage Rise: A Comparative Analysis
India-Sri Lanka fishing dispute in the Palk Bay
Source: The post India-Sri Lanka fishing dispute in the Palk Bay has been created, based on the article “Sharing resources: Fishermen from both sides of the Palk Bay must meet to resolve dispute” published in “The Hindu” on 4th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Internatonal Relations-India and its neighbourhood- relations. Context: The article… Continue reading India-Sri Lanka fishing dispute in the Palk Bay
India-Iran Partnership Strengthens Through Strategic Cooperation at BRICS Summit
Source: The post India-Iran partnership strengthens through strategic cooperation at BRICS summit has been created, based on the article “The BRICS summit boost to India-Iran ties” published in “The Hindu” on 4th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context:… Continue reading India-Iran Partnership Strengthens Through Strategic Cooperation at BRICS Summit
Urban Challenges in India and Globally
Source: The post urban challenges in India and globally has been created, based on the article “What are major challenges faced by Indian cities?” published in “The Hindu” on 4th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1- Society-urbanisation, their problems and their remedies Context: The article highlights challenges in urban areas, especially in India, including… Continue reading Urban Challenges in India and Globally
Secure UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 with ForumIAS PRRC
Dear Friends, Forum IAS would like to announce the launch of our Prelims Rapid Revision Classes (PRRC) for Prelims 2025. Commencing on November 8, 2024, this program is crafted to meet the needs of aspiring civil servants in an evolving examination landscape, especially with regards to the dynamic Prelims examination. To know more about… Continue reading Secure UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 with ForumIAS PRRC
