Source-This post on golden langurs has been created based on the article “7,396 golden langurs in India, reveals survey” published in “The Hindu” on 8 March 2024. Why in the news? The latest survey of the primate has revealed that there are an estimated 7,396 golden langurs in India. About Golden langurs Aspect Details Description… Continue reading Golden langurs
Zero-food children
Source-This post on Zero-food children has been created based on the article “Report turns spotlight on India’s ‘zero-food children” published in “The Hindu” on 8 March 2024. Why in the news? A recent study had ranked India as having the third-highest percentage of children who had not eaten any food for 24 hours. About Zero-food… Continue reading Zero-food children
India-EFTA trade deal
Source-This post on India-EFTA trade deal has been created based on the article “India signs trade agreement with EFTA: Why it marks a shift, could be a template for bigger deals” published in “The Indian Express” on 11 March 2024. Why in the news? India has recently signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with four… Continue reading India-EFTA trade deal
A new toll collection system
Source-This post on A new toll collection system has been created based on the article “Introducing a new toll collection system” published in “The Hindu” on 8 March 2024. Why in the news? The government is planning to implement a new highway toll collection system based on the global navigation satellite system. What is the objective… Continue reading A new toll collection system
Denotification of Cantonments
Source-This post on denotification of cantonments has been created based on the article “Defence Ministry denotifies civil areas of 10 cantonments” published in “The Indian Express” on 7 March 2024. Why in the news? The central government has decided to denotify civil areas of 10 cantonments (out of 58) in the country. About Cantonment 1. About:… Continue reading Denotification of Cantonments
Pritzker Architecture Prize
Source-This post on Pritzker Architecture Prize has been created based on the article “The ‘Architecture Nobel’: Why Pritzker laureate Riken Yamamoto’s work stands out” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th March 2024. Why in the news? Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto was declared the winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize 2024. About Pritzker Architecture Prize… Continue reading Pritzker Architecture Prize
Blue Leaders Alliance
Source-This post on Blue Leaders Alliance has been created based on the article “Countries hope to bring BBNJ or High Seas treaty into force by 2025; only 2 have ratified it so far” published in “Down to Earth” on 8th March 2024. Why in the news? The Blue Leaders High-Level Event on Biodiversity Beyond National… Continue reading Blue Leaders Alliance
Parrot fever disease
Source-This post on Parrot fever disease has been created based on the article “Parrot fever outbreak: Symptoms to treatment, all about deadly respiratory infection that has killed 5 people in Europe” published in “Hindustan Times” on 9th March 2024. Why in the news? Psittacosis also known as parrot fever has killed five people across Europe… Continue reading Parrot fever disease
UPSC Prelims Marathon 11th March – Economy – 2024
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 11 Mar Revision For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 11 Mar, 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 9 Mar, 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 11 Mar, 2024 I Mains Marathon
