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 11th, 2022
[Answered] Highlighting the reasons behind and impacts of Cloudburst, discuss the measures to prevent and reduce the devastating impacts of cloudbursts.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Explain some points related to the reasons behind and impacts of cloudburst. Also write some measures to prevent and reduce the devastating impacts of cloudbursts. Conclusion: Write a way forward. A cloudburst refers to an extreme amount of rain that happens in a short period, sometimes accompanied by hail and thunder. The India… Continue reading [Answered] Highlighting the reasons behind and impacts of Cloudburst, discuss the measures to prevent and reduce the devastating impacts of cloudbursts.
[Answered] Investing in roads is not only economically beneficial but socially as well. Discuss. Also, suggest measures to improve road infrastructure in cities.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Explain some economical and social benefits of roads. Also write some measures to improve road infrastructure in cities. Conclusion: Write a way forward. India is home to the world’s second-biggest road network, which covers 5.4 million km throughout the vast country. Roads, connecting different cities, towns and even villages, serve a very important… Continue reading [Answered] Investing in roads is not only economically beneficial but socially as well. Discuss. Also, suggest measures to improve road infrastructure in cities.
70,000 Startups & The Helping Hand of Sarkar
Source: The post is based on an article “70,000 Startups & The Helping Hand of Sarkar” published in the Times of India on 12th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology. Relevance: Start-ups Ecosystem in India News: In recent periods, the government has… Continue reading 70,000 Startups & The Helping Hand of Sarkar
UPI and Digital Payments in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the evolution of Digital Transactions in India3 About UPI4 What is the current status of UPI and Digital Transactions?5 Why are the reasons for wide adoption of UPI?6 What recent innovations have been done in UPI?7 What are the benefits associated with UPI?8 What are the challenges in… Continue reading UPI and Digital Payments in India – Explained, pointwise
PM unveils National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament Building
Source: The post is based on the article “PM unveils National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament Building” published in PIB on 11th July 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has unveiled the National Emblem cast on the roof of the New Parliament Building. About National Emblem on New Parliament… Continue reading PM unveils National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament Building
Epstein Barr Virus(EBV): Connecting the dots between virus infection and progress of brain cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “Connecting the dots between virus infection and progress of brain cancer” published in PIB on 11th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Epstein Barr Virus(EBV)?3 What have the scientists found out?4 What is the significance of these findings? What is the News? Scientists have… Continue reading Epstein Barr Virus(EBV): Connecting the dots between virus infection and progress of brain cancer
The search for dark matter
Source: The post is based on the article “The search for dark matter” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Dark Matter?3 How do scientists know that Dark Matter exists?4 What are the candidates for Dark Matter particles? What is the News? Physicists working with the world’s… Continue reading The search for dark matter
World Population Prospects(WPP) Report: UN population report explained: A look at the trends, projections and implication
Source: The post is based on the article “UN population report explained: A look at the trends, projections and implication” published in Indian Express on 12th July 2022. What is the News? The United Nations(UN) has released the World Population Prospects(WPP) Report 2022. What is the World Population Prospects(WPP) Report? Published by: Population Division of… Continue reading World Population Prospects(WPP) Report: UN population report explained: A look at the trends, projections and implication
Oncolytic Virotherapy(OV): ‘Next-gen’ cancer therapy can kill tumours without harming healthy cells
Source: The post is based on the article “’Next-gen’ cancer therapy can kill tumours without harming healthy cells” published in Economic Times on 7th July 2022. What is the News? Researchers in the US have developed a novel strategy in Oncolytic Virotherapy(OV) to improve a cancer therapy that can kill tumour cells while leaving nearby… Continue reading Oncolytic Virotherapy(OV): ‘Next-gen’ cancer therapy can kill tumours without harming healthy cells
