Union Minister launches Aravalli Green Wall Project, a major initiative to green 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill Range in four states

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Aravalli Green Wall Project, a major initiative to green 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill Range in four states” published in PIB on 26th March 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched the… Continue reading Union Minister launches Aravalli Green Wall Project, a major initiative to green 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill Range in four states

DNA profiling of 270 captive elephants completed: Govt

Source: The post is based on the article “DNA profiling of 270 captive elephants completed: Govt” published in Indian Express on 27th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is DNA profiling?3 What are the benefits of DNA Profiling of elephants?4 What is Project Elephant?5 About Elephant Population in India What is the News?… Continue reading DNA profiling of 270 captive elephants completed: Govt

Here is the science behind unseasonal rains and hailstorms that flattened crops in India

Source: The post is based on the article “Here is the science behind unseasonal rains and hailstorms that flattened crops in India” published in Down To Earth on 27th March 2023. What is the News? Large parts of the country experienced hailstorms which were also accompanied by torrents of rain. The hail and rains have… Continue reading Here is the science behind unseasonal rains and hailstorms that flattened crops in India

Four more states found to be water-stressed amid groundwater crisis

Source: The post is based on the article “Four more states found to be water-stressed amid groundwater crisis” published in The Hindu on 27th March 2023. What is the News? Four more states – Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have been found to be water-stressed. These states have more than 3% of their… Continue reading Four more states found to be water-stressed amid groundwater crisis

IGNCA launches Vedic Heritage Portal with 550 hours of audio-visual content

Source: The post is based on the article “IGNCA launches Vedic Heritage Portal with 550 hours of audio-visual content” published in Indian Express on 27th March 2023. What is the News? Union Home Minister has launched the Vedic Heritage portal in New Delhi, What is Vedic Heritage Portal? Developed by: Indira Gandhi National Centre for… Continue reading IGNCA launches Vedic Heritage Portal with 550 hours of audio-visual content

Explained | What is Biotransformation technology

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is Biotransformation technology” published in The Hindu on 26th March 2023. Contents0.1 What is the News?1 What is Biotransformation Technology?2 Why does India need this technology?3 What are the steps taken by the Indian government to address the issue of plastic waste?4 What are… Continue reading Explained | What is Biotransformation technology

Trains to ply on ‘world’s highest rail bridge’ in 2024: Railway Minister

Source: The post is based on the article “Trains to ply on ‘world’s highest rail bridge’ in 2024: Railway Minister” published in The Hindu on 27th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Chenab Bridge?3 What are the unique features of Chenab Bridge?4 What is Chenab River? What is the News? Chenab bridge… Continue reading Trains to ply on ‘world’s highest rail bridge’ in 2024: Railway Minister

[Exam Update] UPSC Civil Services 2022 Personality Test Schedule for Remaining 582 Candidates

UPSC has released the Personality Test Schedule of the remaining 582 candidates for the Civil Services Exam, 2022. The Personality Tests (Interviews) of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2022 have been commenced w.e.f. Monday, 30.01.2023. Previously, UPSC released the PT schedule of 1026 and 918 candidates on 21.12.2022 and 09.02.2023, respectively. UPSC Civil Services 2022… Continue reading [Exam Update] UPSC Civil Services 2022 Personality Test Schedule for Remaining 582 Candidates

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 27th 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 March 27th 2023

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