Source-This post on States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC is based on the article “Go by dictionary definition of forest as per ’96 judgment: SC” published in “Hindustan Times” on 20th February 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently issued an interim order directing States and Union Territories to… Continue reading States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC
Pandaram lands
Source-This post on Pandaram lands has been created based on the article “Lakshadweep residents fume as administration continues to number trees on Pandaram lands” published in “The Indian Express” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? Lakshadweep administration continues to number trees on Pandaram lands, allegedly insisting that such property belongs to the government.… Continue reading Pandaram lands
Ponmudi hills
Source-This post on Ponmudi hills has been created based on the article “New species of damselfly discovered in Kerala’s Ponmudi hills” published in “The Hindu” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? A team of researchers has recently discovered a new species of damselfly at the Ponmudi hills in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. About… Continue reading Ponmudi hills
Rip currents
Source-This post on Rip currents is based on the article “INCOIS, ISRO to study rip currents for safer beaches” published in “The Hindu” on 18th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have initiated a joint project aimed at… Continue reading Rip currents
Papua New Guinea
Source-This post on Papua New Guinea is based on the article “Police say 53 men massacred in Papua New Guinea tribal violence” published in “The Hindu” on 19th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, numerous men lost their lives in a fresh outbreak of tribal conflict in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea. About… Continue reading Papua New Guinea
Current Affairs classes For Prelims 2024 | Open class on 27th and 29th Feb.
Dear Students, Current Affairs for the Civil Services Examination is no ordinary newspaper classes. Or a random assortment of facts. We should know. As thought leaders in Civil services Preparation, we have set the highest benchmark for Current Affairs preparation for the past 9 years. No wonder Current Affairs Students of ForumIAS have secured… Continue reading Current Affairs classes For Prelims 2024 | Open class on 27th and 29th Feb.
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #96: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, PSIR Optional, IFS
Date of Interview: 05/02/24, Forenoon Session (9 AM – 1 PM) Board: Bidyut Behari Swain Optional: PSIR Service Preference: IFS Keywords – Reading Culture, Social Media, ASER Report, Peshwa History, Chess, I2U2, Fiscal Target, Corruption, World Wars, Asymmetric Warfare, Hybrid warfare, Viral Rumours To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman What do you… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #96: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, PSIR Optional, IFS
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #95: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla Sir Board, Bihar Home State,
Date of Interview: 02/2/24 forenoon Board: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla Sir Home State: Bihar Hobby: cooking Time Approx: 30 to 35 minutes daf-based discussion and opinion based. keywords in DAF- Revenue officer in Bihar, Nalanda, cooking, Maglev. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman You have done masters in socio, ok..Are you… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #95: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla Sir Board, Bihar Home State,
UPSC Mains Answer writing 20 Feb, 2024 I Mains Marathon
Good Morning Friends, Following are today’s UPSC 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. UPSC Mains Answer writing 20 Feb. Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer writing 20 Feb, 2024 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 20th February – Union Territories & Scheduled Areas – 2024
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. UPSC Prelims Marathon 20 February, Union Territories & Scheduled Areas For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here
