India captures the rare Aurora lights on camera for the first time

Source: The post is based on the article “India captures the rare Aurora lights on camera for the first time” published in Livemint on 5th May 2023 What is the News? The Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bengaluru has captured a rare occurrence of aurora in Ladakh, India, on camera. This is the first time… Continue reading India captures the rare Aurora lights on camera for the first time

India to launch its own heat index next year to quantify heat hazard

Source: The post is based on the article “India to launch its own heat index next year to quantify heat hazard” published in The Hindu on 5th May 2023 What is the News? India will launch its own composite Heat Index next year to quantify the impact of heat on its population and generate impact-based… Continue reading India to launch its own heat index next year to quantify heat hazard

What is the Washington Declaration?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Washington Declaration?” published in The Hindu on 5th May 2023 What is the News? The South Korean President arrived in the U.S. to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korea bilateral relations. A highlight of the visit was the signing of the “Washington… Continue reading What is the Washington Declaration?

Findings of PLFS on FLPR: Bitter-Half Of Working Story

Source: The post is based on the article “Bitter-Half Of Working Story” published in The Times of India on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.. Relevance: About the findings of PLFS on FLPR. News: According to the recent Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report, female labour force participation rate… Continue reading Findings of PLFS on FLPR: Bitter-Half Of Working Story

What is behind Manipur’s widespread unrest?

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Imphal On Boil – Normalisation in Northeast is key to solving inter-ethnic tensions. India must also talk to Myanmar” published in The Times of India on 5th May 2023. “What is behind Manipur’s widespread unrest?” published in The Hindu on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – communalism,… Continue reading What is behind Manipur’s widespread unrest?

[Important] Download hall ticket and instructions of All India Prelims 2023 GS and CSAT Simulator-7

Dear Friends,   Thanks for registering for All India Prelims 2023 GS and CSAT Simulator-7. We are writing to inform you: The All India Prelims Simulator 2023, GS and CSAT Simulator-6 tests will be conducted on its scheduled date, i.e. 7th May 2023. All students participating in All India Simulator GS or CSAT Simulator-7 can… Continue reading [Important] Download hall ticket and instructions of All India Prelims 2023 GS and CSAT Simulator-7

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I May 4th, 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 May 4th, 2023

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I May 5th 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 May 5th 2023

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 5th, 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 – May 5th, 2023

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