Source: The post challenges faced by transgender people in India has been created, based on the article “Inclusivity crisis: Transgender students need support” published in “Live mints” on 31st May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Governance- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Context: The article… Continue reading Challenges faced by transgender people in India
Contributions of Ahilya Bai Holkar
Source-This post on Contributions of Ahilya Bai Holkar has been created based on the article “When a Holkar queen gave India Ram Rajya” published in “The Indian Express” on 31 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1– Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Context- The… Continue reading Contributions of Ahilya Bai Holkar
Extreme Heat Conditions
Source-This post on Extreme Heat Conditions has been created based on the article “Wet-bulb heat: A rising threat we cannot ignore” published in “Live Mint” on 31 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3-Disaster management Context– Recently, Delhi hit a record high temperature of 52.9°C, the highest ever recorded in India. Though unusual, the extreme heats this… Continue reading Extreme Heat Conditions
Impact of Heat Waves on Informal Workers
Source-This post on Impact of Heat Waves on Informal Workers has been created based on the article “Heatwave and the death of a worker: What heat action plan must focus on” published in “The Indian Express” on 31 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Disaster Management Context-The article highlights the severe impact of the intense heat… Continue reading Impact of Heat Waves on Informal Workers
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer writing 31 May, 2024 I Mains Marathon
Good Morning Friends, Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer writing 31 May, 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer writing 31 May, 2024 I Mains Marathon
The Tobacco Epidemic in India- Explained Pointwise
On the Occasion of World No Tobacco Day, it is pertinent for us to delve deeper into the case of Tobacco Epidemic in India. Through the World No Tobacco Day, WHO aims to raise awareness about the health risks of tobacco use. It also advocates for stringent measures to protect public health, especially among youth.… Continue reading The Tobacco Epidemic in India- Explained Pointwise
Agnibaan SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator (SOrTeD)
Source- This post on Agnibaan SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator (SOrTeD) has been created based on the article “Start-up Agnikul launches world’s first rocket with fully 3D-printed engine” published in “The Hindu” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? The Agnikul Cosmos Private Ltd. recently launched the Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD) from Sriharikota. About Agnibaan SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator (SOrTeD)… Continue reading Agnibaan SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator (SOrTeD)
U.N. award on gender advocacy
Source- This post on U.N. award on gender advocacy has been created based on the article “Indian peacekeeper gets U.N. award on gender advocacy” published in “The Hindu” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Major Radhika Sen was awarded the U.N. Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for 2023. 1. Major Radhika Sen who… Continue reading U.N. award on gender advocacy
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
Source- This post on Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has been created based on the article “Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences Launches “PRAGATI-2024”, an initiative to shape the future of Ayurveda” published in “PIB” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) launched “PRAGATI- 2024”. About… Continue reading Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz 2024
Source- This post on Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz 2024 has been created based on the article “Monsoon Croaks’ project ropes in public to document frogs in farms and backyard” published in “The Hindu” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? The Centre for Citizen Science and Biodiversity Informatics under the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) is organising Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz… Continue reading Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz 2024
