Source– This post on InfexnTM has been created based on the article “Kerala gears up for India’s 1st genomics-based infectious diseases test” published in “Hindustan Times” on 9 February 2024. Why in the news? Kerala’s medical landscape is undergoing a great shift with the introduction of ‘InfexnTM’, a revolutionary next-generation sequencing test. This will be… Continue reading InfexnTM- India’s First genomics-based infectious diseases Test
Alaskapox- An orthopox virus
Source-This post on Alaskapox- An orthopox virus has been created based on the article “What Is Alaskapox, Viral Disease That Claimed A Life In US” published in “NDTV WORLD” on 12 February 2024. Why in the news? An elderly man from Alaska recently became the first person to die after contracting Alaskapox which is an… Continue reading Alaskapox- An orthopox virus
PACE satellite- NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere
Source– This post on PACE satellite-NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere has been created based on the article “SpaceX launches NASA’s PACE satellite to monitor ocean, atmosphere, climate” published in “The Indian Express“. Why in the news? Nasa’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) satellite launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from… Continue reading PACE satellite- NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere
India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act
Source-This post on India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act is based on the article “Merchant Shipping Act recast in the works” published in “The Hindu Business line” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? India is revising its Merchant Shipping regulations as it seeks to replace the current Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. Proposed legal… Continue reading India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act
Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher
Source-This post on Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher is based on the article “Scientists move forward with plans for giant new atom-smasher to begin operating by 2040” published in “The Hindu” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, CERN (the European Organisation for Nuclear Research) scientists are advancing plans for a… Continue reading Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher
Brumation in Reptiles
Source-This post on Brumation in Reptiles is based on the article “How alligators in North Carolina’s Ocean Isle Beach defy winter chill” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th January 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the phenomenon of brumation in reptiles, which aids in their survival mechanisms during harsh winter conditions. What… Continue reading Brumation in Reptiles
[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing for UPSC Feb 12 2024
Dear Friends, Following are answers to UPSC Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in Daily Answer Writing for UPSC Feb 12 Mains Examination. It will improve their writing skills and writing speed, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing for UPSC Feb 12 2024
UPSC Mains Answer writing 13 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 13 Feb. Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer writing 13 Feb, 2024 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 13th February – Cabinet Committees & Council of Ministers – 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 13 February, Cabinet Committees & Council of Ministers For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 13th February – Cabinet Committees & Council of Ministers – 2024
Must Read Daily IAS Current Affairs Articles 13 Feb 2024
About 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 certain number of fixed… Continue reading Must Read Daily IAS Current Affairs Articles 13 Feb 2024
