Source-This post on Allocation of symbols to political parties is based on the article “How are symbols allotted to political parties?” published in “The Hindu” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the allocation of symbols to political parties. What do the rules specify? 1. Responsible authority- The allocation of symbols in elections… Continue reading Allocation of symbols to political parties
India-Israel G2G mobility agreement
Source-This post on India-Israel G2G mobility agreement is based on the article “India urges Israel to ensure safety and well-being of Indian workers” published in “The Hindu” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? India has asked Israel to guarantee the safety of Indian citizens being sent to the conflict-affected country under a government-to-government… Continue reading India-Israel G2G mobility agreement
NexCAR19: India’s first indigenous CAR T-cell therapy
Source– This post on NexCAR19: India’s first indigenous CAR T-cell therapy is based on the article “President of India Launches India’s First Home-Grown Gene Therapy for Cancer” published in “PIB” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? The President of India recently launched India’s first indigenous anti-cancer CAR-T cell therapy, NexCAR19, at IIT Bombay.… Continue reading NexCAR19: India’s first indigenous CAR T-cell therapy
Agni-Prime Missile
Source– This post on Agni-Prime Missile is based on the article “New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime successfully flight-tested by Strategic Forces Command & DRDO off the Odisha coast” published in “PIB” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? The Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the… Continue reading Agni-Prime Missile
Exchange traded currency derivatives (ETCD) norms
Source-This post on Exchange traded currency derivatives (ETCD) norms is based on the article “RBI defers exchange traded currency derivatives norms” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the RBI postponed its new norms for the exchange-traded currency derivatives (ETCD) market from April 5 to May 3. Exchange… Continue reading Exchange traded currency derivatives (ETCD) norms
State vs. Centre: Control Over Industrial Alcohol Excise Duty
Source-This post on State vs. Centre: Control Over Industrial Alcohol Excise Duty is based on the article “Before SC’s 9-judge bench, question of whether states can levy excise duty on industrial alcohol” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court Constitution Bench started hearing arguments on whether… Continue reading State vs. Centre: Control Over Industrial Alcohol Excise Duty
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #177: Dinesh Dasa Board, PSIR Optional, Rajasthan Home State, Vipasana meditation Hobby
Date of Interview: 1st March 2024 Board: Dinesh Dasa Sir Optional: PSIR Home State: Rajasthan Key words: Udaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan, Pichwai and Tanjore painting, Script writing, Ravindra rang Manch, Bigdata and Cloud computing, Vipasana meditation, B.tech (CS), Mahaveer, St.Gregarious. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman Introduce yourself . Since, you are… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #177: Dinesh Dasa Board, PSIR Optional, Rajasthan Home State, Vipasana meditation Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #176: Dinesh Dasa Board, Physics Optional, Bihar Home State,
Date of Interview: 01/03/2024 Board: Dinesh Dasa Sir Optional: Physics Home State: Bihar Afternoon Session, 3rd to go Medium of Interview: English DAF Pointers: B. Tech, IIT Delhi (2020), Katihar, Bihar, Physics Optional, Research Internships, University of Sydney, University of Groningen, HPAIR Conference Harvard University Nothing else was asked from DAF (5-6 more pointers like… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #176: Dinesh Dasa Board, Physics Optional, Bihar Home State,
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer writing 4 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 4 Apr, 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer writing 4 April, 2024 I Mains Marathon
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #175: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Board, Kerala home State, food and travel vlogs Hobbies
Date of Interview: March 4 Board: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Home State: Kerala DAF Pointers: Kerala, Kota, Manipur, IFS Hobbies: Tekking, Following food and travel vlogs. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman Viksit bharat concept how are we planning to acheive it? AI where is India standing? What should we do?… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #175: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Board, Kerala home State, food and travel vlogs Hobbies
