Railways tightens RTI norms

Source– This post is based on the article “Railways tightens RTI norms days after revealing the cost of PM selfie points” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? Indian Railways tightens RTI norms for Zonal Railways following Central Railway’s disclosure of cost of installation of selfie point in response to… Continue reading Railways tightens RTI norms

NCDC survey: 55% of patients given antibiotics only as a preventive measure

Source- This post is based on the article “55% of patients were prescribed antibiotics for preventive indications, 45% for therapeutic indications: NCDC survey” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Health released results of survey conducted by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), mapping patients for… Continue reading NCDC survey: 55% of patients given antibiotics only as a preventive measure

CO2 levels to identify habitability of planets

Source– This post is based on the article “CO2 levels in planet atmosphere could be a sign of its habitability: study” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? A recent study by a team of researchers suggests that lower levels of CO2 in a planet’s atmosphere may indicate the presence… Continue reading CO2 levels to identify habitability of planets

[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #5 : RN Choubey Board, PSIR Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State,

Date of Interview: 3rd Jan, Afternoon Board:  RN Choubey Sir Home State: UP District: Lucknow Optional: PSIR Background: Btech Electrical Engineering Daf keywords: UN, elderly, Pranayama etc To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman: (Famous monologue) Tell us about your educational background and work experience? What is charge and why electric… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #5 : RN Choubey Board, PSIR Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State,

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Mains Answer Writing I January 4th, 2024

  Good Morning Friends, Following are today’s 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] Mains Marathon I Mains Answer Writing I January 4th, 2024

[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #4 : Dr. Dinesh Dasa Board, Geography Optional

Date of Interview: 2 Jan 2024, Afternoon Board: Dinesh Dasa Optional: Geography To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman – What are cratonic rocks? Assumed geology and geography to be same – Which mountain ranges separates Peninsular plateau and Northern plains? – Why Narmada flows westwards while other flow eastwards? –… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #4 : Dr. Dinesh Dasa Board, Geography Optional

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 3rd, 2024

Dear Friends, Following are answers to 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 exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 3rd, 2024

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Jan 4th 2024

About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Jan 4th 2024

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