Source: The post is based on the article “16 drones shot down along Pakistan border in 2022: BSF” published in The Hindu on 1st December 2022. What is the News? Make-in-India technology is helping the Border Security Force(BSF) shoot down drones carrying deadly weapons, ammunition and drugs from Pakistan with greater success. For instance, in… Continue reading 16 drones shot down along Pakistan border in 2022: BSF
Over 160-200 million Indians could be exposed to lethal heat waves annually: World Bank
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 160-200 million Indians could be exposed to lethal heat waves annually: World Bank” published in The Hindu on 1st December 2022. What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector”. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Over 160-200 million Indians could be exposed to lethal heat waves annually: World Bank
Explained | How FIFA is using SAOT for offside decisions
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How FIFA is using SAOT for offside decisions” published in The Hindu on 1st December 2022. What is the News? Federation Internationale de Football Association(FIFA) is using Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) for offside decisions in the ongoing football world cup. What is Semi-Automated Offside Technology(SAOT)?… Continue reading Explained | How FIFA is using SAOT for offside decisions
One step closer to a universal flu vaccine?
Source: The post is based on the article “One step closer to a universal flu vaccine?” published in Economic Times on 1st December 2022. What is the News? Researchers are working on a universal flu vaccine that works against 20 known influenza A and B viruses. How is this universal vaccine different from the current… Continue reading One step closer to a universal flu vaccine?
Significant Decline in the Maternal Mortality Ratio(MMR) from 130 in 2014-16 to 97 per lakh live births in 2018-20: Health Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Significant Decline in the Maternal Mortality Ratio(MMR) from 130 in 2014-16 to 97 per lakh live births in 2018-20: Health Minister” published in PIB on 1st December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Maternal Mortality Ratio(MMR)?3 What are the key highlights from the Special… Continue reading Significant Decline in the Maternal Mortality Ratio(MMR) from 130 in 2014-16 to 97 per lakh live births in 2018-20: Health Minister
Rights of Sexual Minorities in India (LGBTQ+ Rights): Status and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the various types of sexual orientation?3 What are the challenges faced by the Sexual Minorities (or the LGBT Community)?4 What are the Constitutional and Legal Safeguards for the Sexual Minorities?4.1 Constitutional Safeguards4.2 Legal Safeguards5 What are some of the Judgments related to the Rights of Sexual Minorities?6… Continue reading Rights of Sexual Minorities in India (LGBTQ+ Rights): Status and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
India’s agenda during its G20 Presidency will be inclusive, ambitious, action-oriented, and decisive
Source: The post is based on the following articles “India’s agenda during its G20 Presidency will be inclusive, ambitious, action-oriented, and decisive” published in the Indian Express on 1st November 2022. “Today, India commences its G20 presidency” published in the Business Standard on 1st November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India… Continue reading India’s agenda during its G20 Presidency will be inclusive, ambitious, action-oriented, and decisive
Prelims Marathon – Polity – Amendment of Constitution, Basic Structure of the Constitution, Emergency Provisions – December -1st – 2022
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.
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 1st, 2022
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 December 1st, 2022
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – December 1st, 2022
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 – December 1st, 2022
