Source-This post on Need for new definition of elephant corridors must be carefully planned has been created based on the article “Efforts to reconnect elephant corridors must be carefully planned” published in “Down to Earth” on 5 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus- GS Paper-3– Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context-The article highlights the… Continue reading Need for new definition of elephant corridors
Climate engineering – Potential & Concerns
Source-This post on climate engineering -Potential & Concerns has been created based on the article “Climate engineering carries serious national security risks — countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway, and the world needs to be prepared” published in “Down to Earth” on 5 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation,… Continue reading Climate engineering – Potential & Concerns
RBI proposed two new UPI features
Source-This post on RBI proposed two new UPI features is based on the article “RBI introduces two new UPI features! From cash deposit to PPI wallet interoperability” published in “The Times of India” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? RBI recently announced two new features for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users, aiming to… Continue reading RBI proposed two new UPI features
Shallow fakes
Source– This post on Shallow fakes is based on the article “More than deepfakes, shallow fakes should worry everyone” published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in the News? With Lok Sabha elections starting on April 19, social media is flooded with misinformation, mostly in shallow fakes forms. What are Shallow fakes?… Continue reading Shallow fakes
Criollo: Cattle breed capable of withstanding climate change
Source-This post on Criollo: Cattle breed capable of withstanding climate change is based on the article “Criollo: This breed of cattle developed in the New World can withstand climate change, say Irish scientists” published in “Down To Earth” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Irish researchers found that Criollo cattle have adapted… Continue reading Criollo: Cattle breed capable of withstanding climate change
Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs
Source-This post on Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs is based on the article “Telecom Secretary virtually launches one of “Experimental Licence Module for 100 5G Labs“ at IIT Madras” published in “PIB” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? The Telecom Secretary recently virtually inaugurated an “Experimental License module for 100 5G… Continue reading Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs
India achieves target to eliminate ‘Kala-Azar’
Source-This post on India achieves target to eliminate ‘Kala-Azar’ is based on the article “India achieves target to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis ‘Kala-Azar‘” published in “Business Standard” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? According to data from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) Programme, India has successfully met its goal of… Continue reading India achieves target to eliminate ‘Kala-Azar’
Vaping raises heart failure risk by 19%, reveals study
Source-This post on Vaping raises heart failure risk by 19%, reveals study is based on the article “Vaping increases risk of heart failure by 19 per cent, reveals study” published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd April 2024. Why in the News? A recent extensive study conducted in the US indicates that vaping at any… Continue reading Vaping raises heart failure risk by 19%, reveals study
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer writing 5 April, 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 5 Apr, 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer writing 5 April, 2024 I Mains Marathon
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #179: Dinesh Dasa Sir Board, Law Optional
Date of Interview: 6/3/24 Board: Dinesh Dasa Sir Optional: Law Keywords- Security, Sainik school, International Law To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman Why did you leave your job? What was your role? Tell us about Chinese infrastructure in border areas. What is the case regarding speaker of Maharashtra? What about parliamentary… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #179: Dinesh Dasa Sir Board, Law Optional
