Source: The post is based on the article “Plant ‘cries’: Recalling Jagadish Chandra Bose” published in Indian Express on 19th April 2023 What is the News? A group of researchers from Israel reported that they had been able to pick up distress noises made by plants. The researchers said these plants had been making very… Continue reading Plant ‘cries’: Recalling Jagadish Chandra Bose
SC hearing pleas on same sex couples’ right to marry: What is civil union, how is it different from marriage
Source: The post is based on the article “SC hearing pleas on same sex couples’ right to marry: What is civil union, how is it different from marriage” published in Indian Express on 19th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a civil union?3 How is a civil union different from marriage?4 Which… Continue reading SC hearing pleas on same sex couples’ right to marry: What is civil union, how is it different from marriage
Women’s reservation in local body polls: Nagaland’s municipal tightrope
Source: The post is based on the article “Nagaland’s municipal tightrope” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why is there opposition to women’s reservation in local body polls in Nagaland?3 Have Urban Local Bodies(ULBs) polls ever been held in Nagaland?4 What is the demand of organizations opposing women’s… Continue reading Women’s reservation in local body polls: Nagaland’s municipal tightrope
[PDF] [MOST IMPORTANT] 150+ Concepts of Indian Polity for Prelims 2023
***UPDATE*** Based on your emails, we have increased the font size to make it more tablet and mobile friendly. The updated number of pages is now 43. **UPDATE ENDS*** Dear friends, Given the evolving nature of questions asked in Indian Polity in the Prelims examination, we felt that a concise book that delves into concepts… Continue reading [PDF] [MOST IMPORTANT] 150+ Concepts of Indian Polity for Prelims 2023
India, Russia agree to deepen trade and economic relations
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Russia agree to deepen trade and economic relations” published in Business Standard on 19th April 2023 What is the News? India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation(IRIGC-TEC) meeting was recently held. What is IRIGC-TEC? India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological… Continue reading India, Russia agree to deepen trade and economic relations
Scientists probe characteristics of a form of plasma wave identified in the Indian Antarctic station, Maitri
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists probe characteristics of a form of plasma wave identified in the Indian Antarctic station, Maitri” published in PIB on 18th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron (EMIC) waves?3 What is Plasma?4 What is Magnetosphere? What is the News? Scientists have… Continue reading Scientists probe characteristics of a form of plasma wave identified in the Indian Antarctic station, Maitri
Union Minister of Tribal Affairs launches Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North Eastern Region (PTP-NER)
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister of Tribal Affairs launches Scheme “Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North Eastern Region (PTP-NER)” published in PIB on 18th April 2023 What is the News? Union Minister of Tribal Affairs has launched the scheme “Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion… Continue reading Union Minister of Tribal Affairs launches Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North Eastern Region (PTP-NER)
India Ransomware Report 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “India Ransomware Report 2022” published in CERT-IN on 19th April 2023 What is the News? Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has released the India Ransomware Report 2022. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a category of malware that gains access to systems and makes them unusable to… Continue reading India Ransomware Report 2022
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #265 : Smita Nagraj Board, Rajasthan Home state
Date of Interview: 29/03/2023 Board: Smita Nagraj Madam Home State: Rajasthan Optional: none asked Background: Civil engineering from IIT Hobbies: none asked To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman 0. what are you doing nowadays? 1. how will you reconcile the demand for reservations by numerous groups (urge to prove oneself… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #265 : Smita Nagraj Board, Rajasthan Home state
Today @ 5 PM | Watch the live streaming of PYQ Discussion Course Orientation session
Dear Friends, This is to inform you that the Open Orientation session of PYQ Discussion course will be held in Offline and Online mode on its scheduled time, i.e. 19th April 2023 at 5 PM. The Offline session can be attended the ForumIAS Karol Bagh Centre. However, if you are not located in Delhi/NCR, you can… Continue reading Today @ 5 PM | Watch the live streaming of PYQ Discussion Course Orientation session
