Source-This post on Solar Storm is based on the article “Sun’s fury: The dangers from solar storms:” published in “The Hindu” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently powerful solar storm struck Earth, creating vivid displays of color in the skies of the Northern Hemisphere. About Solar Storm 1. About Solar flare: Solar… Continue reading Solar Storm
GPT-4 Omni
Source-This post on GPT-4 Omni is based on the article “Explained: GPT-4o, OpenAI’s newest AI model that makes ChatGPT smarter and free for all” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, OpenAI launched GPT-4omni. This is CHAT GPT’s newest and most advanced large language model yet. This model… Continue reading GPT-4 Omni
India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)
Source-This post on India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) is based on the article “SBI is 1st bank as trading-clearing member of IIBX” published in “The Times of India” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? State Bank of India (SBI) has become the first trading-cum-clearing member of the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) located… Continue reading India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)
Soil nailing
Source-This post on soil nailing is based on the article “A ‘green’ solution to prevent landslips in the Nilgiris” published in “The Hindu” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? The State Highways Department of Tamil Nadu is carrying out Soil Nailing exercise. This project called ‘slope stabilization using soil nailing and Hydroseeding method’… Continue reading Soil nailing
Exercise SHAKTI
Source- This post on Exercise SHAKTI is based on the article “India -France joint military exercise Shakti commences in Meghalaya” published in “PIB” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently India and France commenced the 7th edition of India- France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced at Umroi, Meghalaya. About Exercise SHAKTI Aspects Description… Continue reading Exercise SHAKTI
Xenotransplantation
Source-This post on Xenotransplantation is based on the article “First human recipient of pig kidney transplant dies: What is xenotransplantation, why pigs are used” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the first person to receive a transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney through Xenotransplantation passed away… Continue reading Xenotransplantation
India Volatility Index (VIX)
Source: This post on India Volatility Index VIX is based on the article “India VIX Index rallies: What does market volatility mean for investors?” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? Recent, surge in the India VIX reflects the anticipated near-term volatility in the market. About Volatility Index (VIX)… Continue reading India Volatility Index (VIX)
‘Having a Template for Answers helped me a lot in Effective and Speedy Answer Writing’, Says Garima Mundra, AIR 80, UPSC CSE 2023
GARIMA MUNDRA has secured Rank 80 in the recently released final results of UPSC Civil Services 2023 Examination. In this conversation, she has revealed her journey from the beginning to becoming the UPSC Topper of 2023, including her strategy for exam and how she tackled the challenges. Following is the transcript of that conversation. When… Continue reading ‘Having a Template for Answers helped me a lot in Effective and Speedy Answer Writing’, Says Garima Mundra, AIR 80, UPSC CSE 2023
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 15th May 2024 I Mains Marathon
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 15th May 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 15th May 2024 I Mains Marathon
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer writing 14 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 14 May, 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer writing 14 May, 2024 I Mains Marathon
