Source: This post on ISRO’s C58 mission has been created based on the article “Sign of the future” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science & Technology – Awareness in the fields of Space. News: The article discusses the recently launched C58 mission by ISRO. What are… Continue reading On ISRO’s C58 mission – Sign of the future
ULFA Peace Accord-Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Assam government and the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) signed a memorandum of settlement. Table of Contents What are the provisions in the ULFA Peace Deal? What is ULFA? What led to the rise of insurgency in Assam and the ULFA?… Continue reading ULFA Peace Accord-Explained Pointwise
Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2023
Sources: This post is based on the article “RBI releases Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) of 2021” published in “Live Mint” on 2nd Jan 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs). Which banks are on the list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks… Continue reading Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2023
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport
Source- This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki International Airport at Ayodhya Dham” Published in “PIB” on 30th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Prime Minister inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. What are the Key features of the airport? 1) The airport is dedicated… Continue reading Maharishi Valmiki International Airport
XPoSat Mission launched by ISRO
Source- This post is based on the article “ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C58 XPoSat mission” published in “The Hindu” on 1st January 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the PSLV-C58 X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) mission on January 1, 2024. What is XPoSat Mission? Specifications Details What is it?… Continue reading XPoSat Mission launched by ISRO
Ayodhya Dham Railway Junction and Amrit Bharat Express
Source– This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station” published in “PIB” on 30th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi has unveiled the revamped Ayodhya Railway Station, launched new Amrit Bharat and Vande Bharat trains, and dedicated numerous other railway projects to the nation. What are… Continue reading Ayodhya Dham Railway Junction and Amrit Bharat Express
India and Pak. exchange list of nuclear installations
Source- This post is based on the article “India, Pakistan conduct annual exchange of list of nuclear installations” published in “The Hindu” on 1st January 2023. Why in the News? India and Pakistan recently exchanged lists of nuclear installations under a bilateral pact that prohibits attacks on each other’s atomic facilities. Additionally, both countries exchanged… Continue reading India and Pak. exchange list of nuclear installations
North Eastern Council
News:Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs of Manipur accuse state government of deliberately blocking development projects in their areas About North Eastern Council: North Eastern Council(NEC) was constituted as a statutory advisory body under the NEC Act,1971. Members:The Council comprises Governors and Chief Ministers of constituent States and three members nominated by the President. Ministry:North Eastern Council (NEC) is… Continue reading North Eastern Council
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Mains Answer Writing I January 2nd, 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. Write… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Mains Answer Writing I January 2nd, 2024
Prelims Marathon – Period from 1000 to 1200 CE: Northern India – January 2nd– 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
