Source: The post is based on the article “Over 60 species of plants that can survive extreme dehydration found in Western Ghats” published in Down to Earth on 19th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Desiccation-tolerate vascular plant species?3 Desiccation-tolerate vascular(DT) plant species in India:4 What is the significance of this discovery?… Continue reading Over 60 species of plants that can survive extreme dehydration found in Western Ghats
‘Zombie fires’ in the Arctic: Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Zombie fires’ in the Arctic: Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future” published in Down To Earth on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Zombie Fires?3 Why are Zombie Fires occurring in the Arctic region?4… Continue reading ‘Zombie fires’ in the Arctic: Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future
IMD has launched Heat Index
Source: The post is based on the article “IMD has launched Heat Index” published in PIB on 20th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Heat Index?3 How will the Heat Index be calculated by IMD?4 What are the colour codes used for Heat Index? What is the News? India Meteorological Department… Continue reading IMD has launched Heat Index
NITI Aayog releases Analytical Tools for managing Climate Change and exploring Net Zero Pathways
Source: The post is based on the article “NITI Aayog releases Analytical Tools for managing Climate Change and exploring Net Zero Pathways” published in PIB on 20th July 2023. What is the News? Niti Aayog has launched the revamped version of India Energy Security Scenarios (IESS) 2047. What is India Energy Security Scenarios (IESS) 2047?… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases Analytical Tools for managing Climate Change and exploring Net Zero Pathways
SC urges Centre to transfer cheetahs to another location
Source: The post is based on the article “SC urges Centre to transfer cheetahs to another location” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has asked the Union government why the recent deaths of Cheetah’s was becoming a “prestige issue”. It also asked why the cheetahs were… Continue reading SC urges Centre to transfer cheetahs to another location
Himalayan glaciers retreating at varying rates, says Union Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan glaciers retreating at varying rates, says Union Minister” published in PIB on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Melting of Himalayan Glaciers:3 Why are the Himalayan Glaciers melting?4 What is the impact of melting of Himalayan Glaciers? What is the News? The Union Minister… Continue reading Himalayan glaciers retreating at varying rates, says Union Minister
[Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – July, 2023 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the month of July 2023 – Second week. Click on the following link to download Download About Factly Initiative Daily Factly is focused on the current affairs for UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2024. Under this initiative, we post, daily 7-8 articles, based on the… Continue reading [Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – July, 2023 – 2nd week
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I July 20th, 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 July 20th, 2023
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2023 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 2nd week of the Month of July. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2023 – 2nd week
Prelims Marathon – History – Contributions of Buddhism & Jainism – July 21th – 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 Prelims marathon archive – click here
