The UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution – Explained Pointwise+ Infographic

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been formed under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to develop an internationally legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution worldwide. Under the UN Environment Assembly Resolution 5/14, the INC is responsible for delivering a global plastics treaty by 2025. The INC met in Nairobi from November 13 to… Continue reading The UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution – Explained Pointwise+ Infographic

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Source– This post is based on the article “Understanding how the Global Positioning System (GPS) works” published in “The Hindu” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? Global Positioning System (GPS), used for navigation, has had a revolutionary impact on our lives. From civilians to the military, from precision scientific studies to urban planning… Continue reading Global Positioning System (GPS)

First Genome sequencing of jamun

Source– This post is based on the article “IISER Bhopal researchers conduct first genome sequencing of jamun” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal have completed the first-ever genome sequencing of the jamun tree (Syzygium cumini). What… Continue reading First Genome sequencing of jamun

Glaciers shrank 1 meter a year in a decade: WMO

Source– This post is based on the article “Glaciers shrank 1 m a year in a decade: WMO” published in “The Hindu” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? A recent report by World Meteorological Organisation ‘The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade of Acceleration’ highlights the impact of climate change from 2011-2020. What re… Continue reading Glaciers shrank 1 meter a year in a decade: WMO

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 5th, 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 December 5th, 2023

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Mains Answer Writing I December 6th, 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 December 6th, 2023

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Dec 6th 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 – Dec 6th 2023

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