Source: The post is based on the article “Why Gaza is known as the world’s biggest ‘open air prison” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? Israel has announced a “total blockade” of Gaza, which includes a ban on food, water, fuel and electricity supplies. Israel is able to impose… Continue reading Why Gaza is known as the world’s biggest ‘open air prison’
Watermeal: Earth’s tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space
Source: The post is based on the article “Watermeal: Earth’s tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space” published in “Wion” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists from Thailand are conducting groundbreaking research into the potential of Watermeal plants as a source of nutrition and oxygen for astronauts. What is… Continue reading Watermeal: Earth’s tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space
Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)” published in “PIB” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a royalty rate for lithium, niobium, and for Rare Earth Elements (REEs). … Continue reading Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report
Source: The post is based on the article “3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report” published in “The Hindu” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The ‘Report Card on the Performance of Information Commissions in India, 2022-23’ has been released. The report has been compiled based on the performance of Information Commissions… Continue reading 3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report
Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance
Source: The post is based on the article “Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTG)?3 What is Habitat?4 What are Habitat rights?5 Under what law are Habitat rights granted?6 Which states… Continue reading Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 11th, 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 October 11th, 2023
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – October, 2023 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of October 2023 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2023. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – October, 2023 – 1st week
Prelims Marathon – Economy – Industry & Infrastructure – October 12th – 2023
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. For the Prelims marathon archive – click here
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 12th, 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 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 your answers in… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 12th, 2023
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Oct 12th 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 – Oct 12th 2023
