Source: The post is based on the article “DRDO successfully tests next-gen Akash missile“ published in “Business Standard” on 13th January 2024. Why in news? DRDO has successfully tested the next-gen Akash missile. What is the next-gen Akash missile? Aspect Details Missile New Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)… Continue reading DRDO successfully tests Next-Gen Akash Missile
Current status of TB 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “At 25.37 lakh, India achieved record TB notifications in 2023″ published in “The Hindu” on 13th January 2024. Why in news? Recent reports have shown that there have been 25,37,235 TB cases of TB in 2023. What is the current status of TB in India? 1) Public… Continue reading Current status of TB 2023
Cold Dark Matter of the Universe
Source: This post is based on the article “Relaxed assumptions can throw better light on Cold Dark Matter of the Universe” published in “PIB” on 12th January 2024. Why in news? Scientists have found a new approach to exploring cold dark matter (CDM), a hypothetical dark matter that constitutes 25 per cent of the current… Continue reading Cold Dark Matter of the Universe
Drishti 10 Starliner UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle): First Indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance drone of
Source: This post is based on the article“What is indigenously manufactured UAV ‘Drishti 10 Starliner’?” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 January 2024. Why in news? The Indian Navy got its first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone, the Drishti 10 Starliner unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). What is the Drishti 10 Starliner UAV (Unmanned Aerial… Continue reading Drishti 10 Starliner UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle): First Indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance drone of
Thylakoids
Source: This post is based on the article “What are thylakoid membranes?” published in “The Hindu” on 11 January 2024. Why in news? Researchers at the University of Liège, Belgium have identified microstructures in fossil cells that are 1.75 billion years old. What are the recent findings related to Thylakoids? 1) The oldest known fossil… Continue reading Thylakoids
[Download] New and Improved 9 PM Weekly Compilation – Jan 2024 – 1st week
Dear Friends, We are in the process of increasing the quality of our compilations. In this 9 PM Compilation, we have created subjectwise and topicwise segregation of the weekly current affairs. We have also changed the format of the articles. Please give us your feedback and suggestions for any further improvement. This is the compilation… Continue reading [Download] New and Improved 9 PM Weekly Compilation – Jan 2024 – 1st week
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #25: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla sir Board, anthropology Optional, Cooking, diary writing Hobbies
Date of Interview: 04 Jan 2024 1pm session Board: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla sir Optional: Anthropology Graduation: civil engineering Hobbies: cooking, cross-training, diary writing Experience in interview – decent To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman Info about city Punjab youth not motivated now, reason? Socialism or capitalism , what benefitted india?… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #25: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla sir Board, anthropology Optional, Cooking, diary writing Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #24: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla sir Board, anthropology Optional, Sports Hobby
Date of Interview: January 8 afternoon Board: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla sir Optional: anthropology Background: B.com Hobbies: kho-kho, ngo, visually challenged To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman What are you doing these days Why civil services, a boring 9-5 job when there are many exiting opportunities Dont you think such talented… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #24: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla sir Board, anthropology Optional, Sports Hobby
[Questions] UPSC Mains Marathon 13th January 2024I 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 [Questions] UPSC Mains Marathon 13th January 2024I Mains Answer Writing
[Answered] UPSC Mains Marathon 12th January 2024 I Daily Answer Writing
Dear Friends, Following are answers to UPSC Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Marathon 12th January 2024 I Daily Answer Writing
