Source-This post is based on the article “A ‘Vulture restaurant’ in Jharkhand to conserve the ‘critically endangered’ species” published in “Financial Express” on 14th January 2024. Why in the News? In Jharkhand, a ‘Vulture Restaurant’ has been established in Koderma district as part of conservation efforts to conserve the diminishing vulture population. Why has this… Continue reading Vulture restaurant in Jharkhand
Paramyrothecium indicum – Scientists discover new species of fungus in Kerala
Source-This post is based on the article “Scientists from KFRI, BHU and BSI discover new species of fungus in Kerala” published in “Newscareers360” on 15th January 2024. Why in the News? Scientists have recently discovered a new species of fungus in Kerala, named ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’. What is ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’? 1. It is a new species… Continue reading Paramyrothecium indicum – Scientists discover new species of fungus in Kerala
Zanskar River
Source-This post is based on the article “Chief of the Naval Staff Flags off CHADAR trek expedition to Zanskar river, Ladakh” published in “PIB” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? The Chief of the Naval Staff recently inaugurated the Indian Navy’s Chadar Trek expedition at INS Shivaji. It takes place on the frozen… Continue reading Zanskar River
Greenland has lost more ice than previously thought
Source: This post is based on the article “Greenland has lost more ice than previously thought: study” published in “The Hindu” on 18th January 2024. Why in News? According to recent research based on satellite imagery climate change has caused Greenland’s ice sheet to lose 20% more ice than previously imagined. How was the study… Continue reading Greenland has lost more ice than previously thought
E-SAKSHI Mobile Application launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Source: This post is based on the article “Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh launches the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application for the Revised Fund Flow Procedure under MPLAD Scheme” published in “PIB” on 16th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application was launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).… Continue reading E-SAKSHI Mobile Application launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Kerala Rehabilitation Project benefits 7,000 Gulf returnees
Source: This post is based on the article “Kerala Rehabilitation project benefits 7,000 Gulf returnees” published in “The Hindu” on 16th January 2024. Why in News? The first-ever rehabilitation project launched by the Kerala government for individuals returning from Gulf countries has assisted nearly 7,000 returnees in the state. What is this project? Specification Description… Continue reading Kerala Rehabilitation Project benefits 7,000 Gulf returnees
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #40: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Board, Economics Optional, Roller skating, Chess, Editor Hobbies
Date of Interview: 12th January 2024 Board: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Optional: Economics Key Words: SRCC, DSE, Women Rights, Hyderabad, Roller skating, Chess, Editor (Magazine) Morning, first to go. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman Where are you from? What is your graduation subject? Where did you graduate from? Debt- In many… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #40: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Board, Economics Optional, Roller skating, Chess, Editor Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #39: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Board, Geography Optional, fruit gardening Hobby
Date of Interview: 12/01/2024 Board: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Optional: Geography Background: MSc Physics DAF pointers: Sannadha Sena(community volunteer corps), fruit gardening, Physics To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman You know who is Abraham Lincoln? He went on to give a monologue on a quote by Abraham Lincoln (a quote about… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #39: Lt. Gen Raj Shukla Board, Geography Optional, fruit gardening Hobby
[Answered] UPSC Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 17th, 2024
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 I Daily Answer Writing I January 17th, 2024
UPSC Mains Marathon 18th January, 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. UPSC Mains Marathon 18th January Every morning, we post 2-3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful… Continue reading UPSC Mains Marathon 18th January, 2024 I Mains Answer Writing
