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 August 30th, 2023
Prelims Marathon – Polity – Governor & Chief Minister – August 31st – 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
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – August 31st, 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 – August 31st, 2023
Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art
Source: The post is based on the article “Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art” published in The Hindu on 28th August 2023 What is the News? The Perinad Seethakali Sangham, a group of artists from diverse backgrounds, revived the dying Seethakali folk art form in 2017. This group is now set to… Continue reading Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art
Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases the 6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases the 6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes” published in PIB on 28th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Minor irrigation(MI) schemes?3 What is the Census Report on Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes?4 What are the key findings of… Continue reading Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases the 6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes
Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study” published in The Hindu on 30th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the study say about the Tropical Cyclones?3 What is Pacific Decadal Oscillation(PDO)?4 What is the difference between PDO and… Continue reading Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study
ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission” published in PIB on 29th August 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the Aditya-L1 mission, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun, will be launched on September 2 from… Continue reading ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission
World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched
Source: The post is based on the article “World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched” published in PIB on 29th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle?3 What is the significance of Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle?4 What is the status of… Continue reading World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched
Indian Army contingent leaves for exercise BRIGHT STAR
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Army contingent leaves for exercise BRIGHT STAR” published in PIB on 29th August 2023 What is the News? Indian Army contingent comprising 137 personnel has departed to Egypt to participate in Exercise BRIGHT STAR- 23. What is Exercise BRIGHT STAR? Exercise BRIGHT STAR is a multinational… Continue reading Indian Army contingent leaves for exercise BRIGHT STAR
Strategic Initiatives by Coal Ministry increase Availability of Domestic Coking Coal for Steel Production, Reduce Imports
Source: The post is based on the article “Strategic Initiatives by Coal Ministry increase Availability of Domestic Coking Coal for Steel Production, Reduce Imports” published in PIB on 29th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Coking Coal and why is it imported?3 What is Mission Coking Coal?4 What are the measures taken… Continue reading Strategic Initiatives by Coal Ministry increase Availability of Domestic Coking Coal for Steel Production, Reduce Imports
