Source: The post is based on the article “New surgical knife detects endometrial cancer within seconds” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. What is the News? Scientists at Imperial College London, UK have proved that a modern surgical knife dubbed iKnife can “smell tumours”, effectively detecting womb or endometrial cancer within seconds. The… Continue reading iKnife: New surgical knife detects endometrial cancer within seconds
Juna Khatiya Site: Gujarat’s Harappan necropolis reveals death rituals of 5,000 years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “Gujarat’s Harappan necropolis reveals death rituals of 5,000 years ago” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. What is the News? Excavations at one of the biggest necropolises at Juna Khatiya village (Kutch, Gujarat) show rows of graves with valuable items such as Ceramic pots, beaded… Continue reading Juna Khatiya Site: Gujarat’s Harappan necropolis reveals death rituals of 5,000 years ago
India’s trade deficit with China races beyond $100 bn
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s trade deficit with China races beyond $100 bn” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Trade Deficit?3 About Trade Deficit between India and China4 Why is the trade deficit with China growing?5 Why are India’s imports from China… Continue reading India’s trade deficit with China races beyond $100 bn
Child Mortality in India: Status, Challenges and Way Forward – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Child Mortality and its status in India?3 What are the reasons for high Child Mortality in India?4 What steps have been taken to reduce Child Mortality?5 What more steps can be taken to further reduce Child Mortality?6 Conclusion Introduction The Report Levels and Trends in Child Mortality… Continue reading Child Mortality in India: Status, Challenges and Way Forward – Explained, pointwise
More pilgrims than infra, waste disposal lacking: NGT panel on key pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand’s Char Dham trail
Source: The post is based on the article “More pilgrims than infra, waste disposal lacking: NGT panel on key pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand’s Char Dham trail” published in the Indian Express on 14th January 2023. What is the News? A Joint Committee, formed by the National Green Tribunal to investigate the “ecological damage in Uttarakhand’s sensitive areas”… Continue reading More pilgrims than infra, waste disposal lacking: NGT panel on key pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand’s Char Dham trail
Bound supremacy – Parliamentary sovereignty isn’t undone by the basic structure doctrine
Source: The post is based on the article “Bound supremacy – Parliamentary sovereignty isn’t undone by the basic structure doctrine” published in The Hindu on 14th January 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About basic structure doctrine. News: The Vice President of India in 83rd All-India Presiding Officer’s conference… Continue reading Bound supremacy – Parliamentary sovereignty isn’t undone by the basic structure doctrine
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 13th, 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 January 13th, 2023
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 14th, 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 January 14th, 2023
Prelims Marathon – History – Growth of revolutionary organizations in India and abroad – January – 14th – 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.
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – January 14th, 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 certain… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – January 14th, 2023
