Source: The post on Fibre optic cables has been created on the article “Fibre optic cables: its origins, working and different functions” published in “The Hindu” on 28th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: The article discusses the working… Continue reading On Fibre optic cables
On Currency Substitution – Can dollarisation save an economy?
Source: The post on Currency Substitution has been created on the article “Can dollarisation save an economy?” published in “The Hindu” on 28th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Economy –Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth. News: The article discusses the possible advantages as well as the challenges of currency substitution… Continue reading On Currency Substitution – Can dollarisation save an economy?
Amplifi 2.0 Portal: Urban Affairs Ministry aims to provide data on Indian cities
Source: The post is based on the article “Amplifi 2.0 Portal: Urban Affairs Ministry aims to provide data on Indian cities” published in “The Hindu” on 25th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched Amplifi 2.0 portal. What is Amplifi 2.0 Portal? Specifications Details Launched by… Continue reading Amplifi 2.0 Portal: Urban Affairs Ministry aims to provide data on Indian cities
Guide on Gender Inclusive Communication: Union Minister to release it
Source: The post is based on the article “Guide on Gender Inclusive Communication: Union Minister to release it” published in “PIB” on 27th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister for Women and Child Development will launch the “Guide on Gender-Inclusive Communication” on 28th November, 2023. What is Gender Inclusive Communication? 1) Gender-inclusive… Continue reading Guide on Gender Inclusive Communication: Union Minister to release it
Mines Ministry to Organize Outreach Programme on Global Action on Critical Minerals
Source: The post is based on the article “Mines Ministry to Organize Outreach Programme on Global Action on Critical Minerals” published in “PIB” on 27th November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Mines is organizing an outreach programme on “Role of the Government and Industry in Driving the Global Action of Critical Minerals”… Continue reading Mines Ministry to Organize Outreach Programme on Global Action on Critical Minerals
SFG Entrance Test Results – Online & Offline + Prelims Orientation on Friday, 4PM, December 1 by Ayush Sinha
SFG / Prelims Offline Orientation 2024 by Ayush Sinha at Karol Bagh at 4PM, Friday, December 1. Click here to register Dear Friends, Last Sunday, we conducted the SFG Entrance Test at 9:30AM. The results for the same is now declared. List of Selected Candidates in SFG / RLG in offline mode – Click here… Continue reading SFG Entrance Test Results – Online & Offline + Prelims Orientation on Friday, 4PM, December 1 by Ayush Sinha
ILO Report: “A Call for safer and healthier working environments”
Source: The post is based on the article “ILO Report: “A Call for safer and healthier working environments”” published in “The Hindu” on 28th November 2023 Why in the News? The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a report titled “A Call for safer and healthier working environments”. The report will be discussed at the… Continue reading ILO Report: “A Call for safer and healthier working environments”
Rat-hole mining: A technique being used to help rescue Uttarakhand workers
Source: The post is based on the article “What is rat-hole mining, being done to rescue trapped Uttarkashi tunnel workers” published in “Indian Express” on 28th November 2023 Why in the News? Rescuers are planning to use ‘rat-hole’ mining to rescue 41 workers trapped inside the collapsed Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand. What is Rat Hole… Continue reading Rat-hole mining: A technique being used to help rescue Uttarakhand workers
Adopt an axolotl campaign: In Mexico, ecologists going all out to save iconic ‘water monster’
Source:The post is based on the article “In Mexico, ecologists going all out to save iconic water monster” published in “Indian Express” on 27th November 2023 Why in the News? Ecologists from Mexico have relaunched ‘Adopt an Axolotl’ campaign to help in the conservation efforts for axolotls, an endangered fishlike type of salamander. What is… Continue reading Adopt an axolotl campaign: In Mexico, ecologists going all out to save iconic ‘water monster’
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I November 27th, 2023
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 November 27th, 2023
