Source: The post is based on the article “Number of elephants in Karnataka goes up by 364 from last count, touches 6,395” published in The Hindu on 10th August 2023. What is the News? Karnataka Minister of Forests has released an interim report on Asian Elephant Population and Demography Estimates, 2023. The report has been… Continue reading Number of elephants in Karnataka goes up by 364 from last count, touches 6,395
Scientists design first-ever 2D composite quantum material useful for spintronic devices like transistors & diodes
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists design first-ever 2D composite quantum material useful for spintronic devices like transistors & diodes” published on Department of Science and Technology’s website. What is the News? A group of scientists has used computer simulations to design a new type of quantum material. This material has a… Continue reading Scientists design first-ever 2D composite quantum material useful for spintronic devices like transistors & diodes
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 clear by both Houses of Parliament of India
Source: The post is based on the article “Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 cleared by both Houses of Parliament of India” published in PIB on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 has been passed by both Houses of the Parliament of India. What is… Continue reading Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 clear by both Houses of Parliament of India
How National Green Hydrogen Mission seeks to Reduce Cost of Green Hydrogen
Source: The post is based on the article “How National Green Hydrogen Mission seeks to Reduce Cost of Green Hydrogen” published in PIB on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken to promote Green Hydrogen. How is Green Hydrogen… Continue reading How National Green Hydrogen Mission seeks to Reduce Cost of Green Hydrogen
Story of the Assam Rifles, against whom Manipur Police have filed an FIR
Source: The post is based on the article “Story of the Assam Rifles, against whom Manipur Police have filed an FIR” published in Indian Express on 10th August 2023. What is the News? Manipur Police have registered a criminal case against the Assam Rifles for obstruction of duty and criminal intimidation. The police have accused… Continue reading Story of the Assam Rifles, against whom Manipur Police have filed an FIR
Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS Maya amid threats
Source: The post is based on the article “Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS Maya amid threats” published in The Hindu on 8th August 2023. What is the News? The Defence Ministry has decided to replace the Microsoft Operating System (OS) in all computers connected to the Internet with the Maya Operating System(OS).… Continue reading Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS Maya amid threats
Small Modular Reactors: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Paris Agreement goals and SDG 7 has prompted an overhaul in worldwide energy supply technologies. With the advent of clean energy transition, there has been a great thrust towards adopting cleaner energy options to move towards the net zero emissions scenario by the respective countries. Apart from Renewable… Continue reading Small Modular Reactors: Explained, pointwise
Prelims Marathon – History – Revolt of 1857 and after changes – August 10th – 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 10th 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 10th 2023
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I August 9th, 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 August 9th, 2023
