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 What is the News? Due to rise in global temperature, fires are spreading farther north and into the… 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. What is the News? India Meteorological Department (IMD) has launched the Heat Index on an experimental basis. What is the Heat Index? Source: TOI Heat Index is also known as the apparent temperature. It is… 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 What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences has said that the majority of Himalayan glaciers analyzed are melting or retreating at varying rates in different regions. Melting of… 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
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I July 21st 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 July 21st 2023
