Source: The post is based on the article “Kyasanur forest disease: Study confirms its presence in 2 more Karnataka districts” published in “Indian Express” on 22nd November 2023 Why in the News? A study by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology (NIV) has for the first time confirmed… Continue reading Kyasanur forest disease: Study confirms its presence in 2 more Karnataka districts
Houthi Rebels: India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea
Source: The post is based on the article “Houthi Rebels: India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea” published in “Livemint” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? An India-bound cargo ship named Galaxy Leader was hijacked in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Who are Houthis? 1) The Houthis are… Continue reading Houthi Rebels: India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea
Ministry of Steel meets to discuss first ever initiative to introduce labeling and branding of steel sector’s products
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Steel meets to discuss first ever initiative to introduce labeling and branding of steel sector’s products” published in “PIB” on 23rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Consultative Committee meeting for the Ministry of Steel has discussed the progress on the Initiative to introduce… Continue reading Ministry of Steel meets to discuss first ever initiative to introduce labeling and branding of steel sector’s products
International Container Transhipment Port(ICTP): Union Minister reviews the project
Source: The post is based on the article “International Container Transhipment Port(ICTP): Union Minister reviews the project” published in “PIB” on 23rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) recently visited the site of the proposed International Container Transhipment Port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar Island.… Continue reading International Container Transhipment Port(ICTP): Union Minister reviews the project
Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE): How a NASA experiment will study ‘air glow’ to understand Space weather
Source: The post is based on the article “Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE):How a NASA experiment will study ‘air glow’ to understand Space weather” published in “Indian Express” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched the Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE). What is the Atmospheric Waves Experiment… Continue reading Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE): How a NASA experiment will study ‘air glow’ to understand Space weather
Near Space Command built by China: What is it and why should the world be alarmed?
Source: The post is based on the article “Near Space Command built by China: What is it and why should the world be alarmed?” published in “Wion” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? China has reportedly established the world’s first ‘Near-Space Command’. What is the Near Space Command established by China? 1) Near… Continue reading Near Space Command built by China: What is it and why should the world be alarmed?
‘Ghol’ declared state fish of Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Ghol’ declared state fish of Gujarat” published in “Indian Express” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? ‘Ghol’ fish has been declared as the state fish of Gujarat at the first Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 held in Ahmedabad. What is Ghol Fish? Specifications Details Global… Continue reading ‘Ghol’ declared state fish of Gujarat
Summary of Punchhi Commission Report
Background The Punchhi Commission was formed by the Government of India in 2007. It was chaired by Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi. The Commission was focused on Centre-State relations. This revisit on Centre-State relations was aimed to address problems previously investigated by the Sarkaria Commission, which had presented its report in 1988. The Commission examined and reviewed… Continue reading Summary of Punchhi Commission Report
Summary of Sarkaria Commission Report on Center State Relations
Background Federal theorist K.C. Wheare has argued that the nature of the Indian Constitution is quasi-federal in nature. Due to such nature, few tensions in Center and State relations are bound to arise. The Sarkaria Commission was constituted in 1983 to investigate and give recommendations for a healthy relationship between the Union and the States. It was a three-member commission presided… Continue reading Summary of Sarkaria Commission Report on Center State Relations
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Mains Answer Writing I November 24th, 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 November 24th, 2023
