New technology for converting CO2 to CO holds potential for carbon capture and energy saving in the steel sector

Source: The post is based on the article “New technology for converting CO2 to CO holds potential for carbon capture and energy saving in the steel sector” published in “PIB” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture and Utilisation (NCoE-CCU) at IIT Bombay has developed a carbon… Continue reading New technology for converting CO2 to CO holds potential for carbon capture and energy saving in the steel sector

Mercury Contamination

Source: This post “Mercury Contamination” is based on the article “Tropical birds show signs of mercury contamination, due to artisanal gold mining operations: Study” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Artisanal Mining?3 Why is Mercury used in gold mining?4 What are the key findings of the… Continue reading Mercury Contamination

Govt plans sops for making small modular N-reactors

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt plans sops for making small modular N-reactors ” published in “Livemint” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Government of India is planning to offer incentives along the lines of a production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing small modular reactors(SMR). What are Small… Continue reading Govt plans sops for making small modular N-reactors

Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems 2023

Source: The post is based on the article “Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems 2023” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? The sixth edition of the Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023 report has been released. What is the Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023 report? Released by:… Continue reading Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems 2023

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Mains Answer Writing I November 4th, 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 4th, 2023

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I November 3rd, 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 3rd, 2023

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Nov 4th 2023

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 – Nov 4th 2023

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – November 3rd, 2023

Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – November 3rd, 2023

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