Navy of Ancient India

Source– This post is based on the article “Navy Day: As PM Modi praises Shivaji’s naval prowess, a look at the Maratha Navy” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Navy Day (December 4), highlighted Shivaji’s naval power, and announced that epaulettes… Continue reading Navy of Ancient India

India Infrastructure Report 2023

Source– This post is based on the article “India Infrastructure Report 2023 released” published in “PIB” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? Shri Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice-President of India, has released The India Infrastructure Report 2023 on Urban Planning and Development. What is India Infrastructure Report? 1) The report focused on wide range… Continue reading India Infrastructure Report 2023

The UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution – Explained Pointwise+ Infographic

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been formed under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to develop an internationally legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution worldwide. Under the UN Environment Assembly Resolution 5/14, the INC is responsible for delivering a global plastics treaty by 2025. The INC met in Nairobi from November 13 to… Continue reading The UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution – Explained Pointwise+ Infographic

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Source– This post is based on the article “Understanding how the Global Positioning System (GPS) works” published in “The Hindu” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? Global Positioning System (GPS), used for navigation, has had a revolutionary impact on our lives. From civilians to the military, from precision scientific studies to urban planning… Continue reading Global Positioning System (GPS)

First Genome sequencing of jamun

Source– This post is based on the article “IISER Bhopal researchers conduct first genome sequencing of jamun” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal have completed the first-ever genome sequencing of the jamun tree (Syzygium cumini). What… Continue reading First Genome sequencing of jamun

Glaciers shrank 1 meter a year in a decade: WMO

Source– This post is based on the article “Glaciers shrank 1 m a year in a decade: WMO” published in “The Hindu” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? A recent report by World Meteorological Organisation ‘The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade of Acceleration’ highlights the impact of climate change from 2011-2020. What re… Continue reading Glaciers shrank 1 meter a year in a decade: WMO

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 5th, 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 December 5th, 2023

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Mains Answer Writing I December 6th, 2023

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 December 6th, 2023

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