Source-This post is based on the article “India’s oldest living city found in PM Modi’s native village Vadnagar: multi-institution study” published in “The Hindu” on 13th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently an archaeological excavation at Gujarat’s Vadnagar has discovered evidence of human settlement dating back to 1,400 BCE. What are the findings of… Continue reading India’s oldest living city found in Vadnagar, Gujrat
Lentil Production at an all-time high
Source-This post is based on the article “India’s lentil production set to touch all-time high: Govt” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th January 2024. Why in the News? India is anticipated to lead global lentil (masoor) production in 2023-24, due to increased cultivation. Why is this significant for India? 1) Since reaching its highest… Continue reading Lentil Production at an all-time high
Tea Industry in India
Source-This post is based on the article “Tea Association of India warns of return to ‘dark phase’ for industry” published in “The Hindu” on 10th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently the Tea Association of India (TAI) has cautioned about challenges reminiscent of the “dark phase” observed in the country’s tea industry from 2002-07.… Continue reading Tea Industry in India
INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir stalwart ships were decommissioned
Source: This post has been created based on article “INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir were decommissioned after 40 years of glorious service” published in “PIB” on 13th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir were decommissioned from the service. They were decommissioned after 40 years of service. The decommissioning event was… Continue reading INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir stalwart ships were decommissioned
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #28: Lt. General Raj Shukla Sir Board, Sociology Optional,
Date of Interview: 08th January 2024, Afternoon Session Board: Lt. General Raj Shukla Sir Optional: Sociology Background: Chemical Engineering, NIT Jalandhar DAF Keywords: BDO, CAPF, Chemical Industry, Parade Coordinator To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman What is meaning of “kumar” attached with your name? You were parade coordinator at school, so… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #28: Lt. General Raj Shukla Sir Board, Sociology Optional,
All India Prelims Open Test 2024 | 28th Jan. 2024 at 8:30 AM
Dear Friends, Greetings from ForumIAS, We are writing to inform you that we are conducting the All India Open Test for Prelims 2024. The Open Test will be conducted on Sunday, 28th January 2024 at 8:30 AM. You can attempt the test in Online mode and Offline in 10 cities. It is an… Continue reading All India Prelims Open Test 2024 | 28th Jan. 2024 at 8:30 AM
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #27: Dinesh Dasa sir Board, Sociology Optional, Andhra Pradesh Home state
Date of Interview: 9th Jan Afternoon Session , Second to go. Board: Dinesh Dasa sir Optional: Sociology Home State: Andhra Pradesh Background: Metallurgy, Sharatchandra novels, Hobbies: Reflective journaling, agriculture To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman Don’t feel nervous. Take some time , drink some water. After some time started questions. How… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #27: Dinesh Dasa sir Board, Sociology Optional, Andhra Pradesh Home state
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #26: Dr. Dinesh Dasa Board, PSIR Optional, Maharashtra Home State,
Date of Interview: 8 January 2024, Afternoon Board: Dr. Dinesh Dasa Optional: PSIR Background: Computer Engineering, Google, Marketing. (others not asked) Home State: Mumbai, Maharashtra (nothing asked) Approx Time: 30 mins To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman Introduce yourself to the board? What were you doing since graduation? Do you know… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #26: Dr. Dinesh Dasa Board, PSIR Optional, Maharashtra Home State,
Prelims Marathon – The Coming of Europeans – January 15th– 2024
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. For the Prelims marathon archive – click here
UPSC Mains Marathon January 15th, 2024 I Mains Answer Writing
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. Every morning, we post 2-3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading UPSC Mains Marathon January 15th, 2024 I Mains Answer Writing
