Source: The post is based on the article “What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag” published in TOI on 28th August 2023 What is the News? Chokuwa rice has received a GI (Geographical Indication) tag due to its exceptional quality and uniqueness. What is Chokuwa Rice? Chokuwa… Continue reading What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag
China releases new map showing territorial claims
Source: The post is based on the article “China releases new map showing territorial claims” published in The Hindu on 27th August 2023 What is the News? The Chinese government has released the “2023 edition of the standard map of China”. What does the “2023 edition of the standard map of China” show? The map… Continue reading China releases new map showing territorial claims
Somatic genetic variants: A genomic revolution hiding inside our cells
Source: The post is based on the article “Somatic genetic variants: A genomic revolution hiding inside our cells” published in The Hindu on 28th August 2023 What is the News? Scientists have been aware of Somatic Genetic Variations for quite some time but there has been a recent surge in the volume of data related… Continue reading Somatic genetic variants: A genomic revolution hiding inside our cells
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes nine years of successful implementation
Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes nine years of successful implementation” published in PIB on 28th August 2023 What is the News? The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – the National Mission for Financial Inclusion – has completed nine… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes nine years of successful implementation
Govt Warns Citizens About Smishing Scam: How To Protect Against This Online Threat
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt Warns Citizens About Smishing Scam: How To Protect Against This Online Threat” published in Zee News on 27th August 2023 What is the News? The Indian government has warned people against a new scam called ‘Smishing’. What is Smishing? “Smishing” is a short form of “SMS”… Continue reading Govt Warns Citizens About Smishing Scam: How To Protect Against This Online Threat
ISRO’s Aditya-L1 to be launched on September 2: With feet on the Moon, the space agency eyes the Sun
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO’s Aditya-L1 to be launched on September 2: With feet on the Moon, the space agency eyes the Sun” published in Indian Express on 29th August 2023 What is the News? ISRO has announced that the Aditya-L1 mission will be launched on September 2 from Sriharikota, Andhra… Continue reading ISRO’s Aditya-L1 to be launched on September 2: With feet on the Moon, the space agency eyes the Sun
State of birds report 2023: Most species show dip, Indian Peafowl among those flourishing
Source: The post is based on the article “State of birds: Most species show dip, Indian Peafowl among those flourishing” published in Indian Express on 28th August 2023 What is the News? The State of India’s Birds, 2023 has been released. What is the State of India’s Birds Report, 2023? State of India’s Birds Report… Continue reading State of birds report 2023: Most species show dip, Indian Peafowl among those flourishing
Download Admit Cards for UPSC CSE Mains 2023 Examination
The admit cards for UPSC CSE Mains 2023 Examination have been released. You can go to the links given below and follow the below given instructions to download your admit card. Click here to Download admit card for UPSC CSE Mains 2023 How to Download Admit Cards for UPSC CSE Mains 2023 Examination? 1. Head… Continue reading Download Admit Cards for UPSC CSE Mains 2023 Examination
Prelims Marathon – Polity – President – August 29th – 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 August 29th, 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 August 29th, 2023
