Dear Friends, We are writing to remind you that the first batch of Prelims Test Series (PTS) for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 is commencing from 29th May 2024. If you are planning to take your first step towards UPSC CSE 2025 journey, ForumIAS PTS is a good option to start with. The ForumIAS PTS… Continue reading Starting your UPSC CSE journey? Join Prelims Test Series, New Batch from 29th May
International Criminal Court- Functioning and achievements
Recently, an application was presented to a pre-trial chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants against five individuals linked to the conflict in Gaza. The five individuals are- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri (Deif) and Ismail… Continue reading International Criminal Court- Functioning and achievements
GSAP SKILLS Platform
Source-This post on GSAP SKILLS Platform has been created based on the article “GSAP SKILLS Platform” published in “Official page of IUCN” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation, Convention on Biological Diversity launched the GSAP SKILLS Platform. About GSAP SKILLS Platform Aspects Description About The… Continue reading GSAP SKILLS Platform
Mount Ibu
Source-This post on Mount Ibu has been created based on the article “Ash soars 4 km into sky as Indonesian volcano erupts with dramatic purple lightning” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Mount Ibu has erupted again, sending ash 4 km into the air, with purple lightning flashing… Continue reading Mount Ibu
Arab League
Source-This post on Arab League has been created based on the article “Arab League Demands UN Peacekeepers In Palestinian Regions; Israel’s Ally U.S. Responds” published in “Hindustan Times” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? The Arab League has called for the deployment of UN peacekeeping forces in the Palestinian territories during a summit in Manama,… Continue reading Arab League
How India’s major stock indices work
Source-This post on How India’s major stock indices work has been created based on the article “Adani Ports to enter Sensex: how India’s major stock indices work” published in “Indian Express” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange will include Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ)… Continue reading How India’s major stock indices work
AI convention
Source-This post on AI convention has been created based on the article “An overview of Europe’s AI convention” published in “The Hindu” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? Global governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing more complex as countries adopt diverse methods like laws and executive orders to regulate it domestically. In such… Continue reading AI convention
Antarctic Treaty
Source-This post on Antarctic Treaty has been created based on the article “India hosts the Antarctic Parliament: The history of the Antarctic Treaty” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? The 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting started on May 20, in Kochi, Kerala. About the Antarctic Treaty 1. It is… Continue reading Antarctic Treaty
India’s Trade Deficit in 2023-24
Source-This post on India’s Trade Deficit in 2023-24 has been created based on the article “India records trade deficit with 9 of top 10 trading partners in 2023-24” published in “The Hindu” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? According to the recently released official data, India recorded a trade deficit with nine of its… Continue reading India’s Trade Deficit in 2023-24
I was the 1st Graduate and now the 1st person to be in Bureaucracy, in my Family, says Vinoth, AIR 683, UPSC 2023
Vinoth has secured AIR 683 in the recently released final results of UPSC Civil Services 2023 Examination. In this conversation, he has revealed his journey from the beginning to becoming the UPSC Topper of 2023, including his strategy for the exam and how he tackled the challenges. Following is the transcript of that conversation. Tell… Continue reading I was the 1st Graduate and now the 1st person to be in Bureaucracy, in my Family, says Vinoth, AIR 683, UPSC 2023
