The closing ceremony for the International Year of Millets was held by the Food and Agriculture Organisation in Rome on March 29 this year. The ceremony was closed on a positive note of sustaining the momentum built on the back of a successful International year of millet programme. It was in March 2021, at the… Continue reading International Year of Millets – Achievements and Shortcomings
RBI’s Proposed Framework for Project Financing
Source-This post on RBI’s Proposed Framework for Project Financing has been created based on the article “RBI’s proposed framework to administer project financing” published in “The Hindu” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? Recently the RBI released draft regulations for consultation to enhance the regulatory framework for financing projects with long gestation periods in infrastructure,… Continue reading RBI’s Proposed Framework for Project Financing
Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme
Source-This post on Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme has been created based on the article “What is Copernicus Emergency Management Service, called in to locate Raisi’s chopper?” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 May 2024. Why in News? Following a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan province carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the European Union… Continue reading Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme
Aircraft Turbulence
Source-This post on Aircraft Turbulence is based on the article “‘Severe turbulence’ on Singapore Airlines flight leaves 1 dead: When can turbulence become dangerous?” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? A person died and several others were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight experienced “severe turbulence” en-route. About… Continue reading Aircraft Turbulence
Psychedelics
Source-This post on Psychedelics is based on the article “A psychedelic high” published in “Down to Earth” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? Researchers are advocating for domestic clinical trials of psychedelic drugs, motivated by the increase in global trials and the low effectiveness of existing medications in treating mental health issues. About… Continue reading Psychedelics
Genetic Drift
Source-This post on Genetic Drift is based on the article “Genetic drift, not natural selection, identified as main factor driving speciation in endangered pupfish species” published in “PHYS.ORG” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? Scientists have discovered a new species within the genetic family of an endangered pupfish native to south-central New Mexico. The emergence… Continue reading Genetic Drift
Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH)
Source-This post on Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) is based on the article “Explained: The history of Supreme Court orders against illegal mining in Sariska reserve” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Rajasthan government to close 68 mines that are operating within a 1-kilometer… Continue reading Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH)
Pig Butchering Scam
Source-This post on Pig Butchering Scams is based on the article “Pig-butchering stock market get rich quick scam: Telegram, Instagram, WhatsApp used to steal lakhs from investors; tactics used, how to stay safe” published in “Economic times” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? Pig Butchering Scams are on the rise globally including in… Continue reading Pig Butchering Scam
UPSC Prelims Marathon 22nd May – Social Issues – 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 22 May Social Issues For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer writing 21 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 21 May, 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer writing 21 May, 2024 I Mains Marathon
