Source: The post is based on the article “Japan seeks Geographical Indication tag for nihonshu, an alcoholic beverage” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? The Embassy of Japan, New Delhi has filed an application seeking a Geographical Indication(GI) tag for nihonshu/Japanese sake, an alcoholic beverage. This is the first… Continue reading Japan seeks Geographical Indication tag for nihonshu, an alcoholic beverage
Six new spider species discovered from across the country
Source: The post is based on the article “Six new spider species discovered from across the country” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? Arachnologists from the Centre for Animal Taxonomy and Ecology(CATE) have discovered six new species of spiders from across the country. What are the new spider species… Continue reading Six new spider species discovered from across the country
First 11 awardees of WISER programme to promote participation of women in international R&D and industry projects facilitated
Source: The post is based on the article “First 11 awardees of WISER programme to promote participation” published in PIB on 18h October 2022. What is the News? The first 11 awardees of the Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) programme were felicitated in the presence of the German Ambassador to India &… Continue reading First 11 awardees of WISER programme to promote participation of women in international R&D and industry projects facilitated
PM reviews work in progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex site at Lothal, Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “PM reviews work in progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex site at Lothal, Gujarat” published in PIB on 19th October 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has reviewed the work in progress at the site of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat. About… Continue reading PM reviews work in progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex site at Lothal, Gujarat
Tussle in Kerala: Can Governor Khan dismiss a state minister?
Source: The post is based on the article “Tussle in Kerala: Can Governor Khan dismiss a state minister?” published in Indian Express on 19th October 2022. What is the News? Kerala Governor who is locked in a standoff with the elected government on a range of issues including appointments to the state-run Kerala University has… Continue reading Tussle in Kerala: Can Governor Khan dismiss a state minister?
India Taiwan Relationship – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Two recent developments have brought the India Taiwan Relationship into focus. The first was the China-Taiwan crisis precipitated by the visit of Speaker of the US House of Representatives to Taiwan in early August 2022. The ensuing crisis and possibility of Chinese invasion on Taiwan led to worries about disruption… Continue reading India Taiwan Relationship – Explained, pointwise
Draft Telecom Bill enhances unease of doing biz amid regulatory overlaps
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft Telecom Bill enhances unease of doing biz amid regulatory overlaps” published in the Business Standard on 19th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About the concerns with the draft telecom bill. News: The draft telecommunication Bill was put up for comment last… Continue reading Draft Telecom Bill enhances unease of doing biz amid regulatory overlaps
Global Hunger Index: Menace of malnutrition continues to haunt India
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Hunger Index: Menace of malnutrition continues to haunt India” published in the Business Standard on 19th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: About the Global Hunger Index, 2022 and the… Continue reading Global Hunger Index: Menace of malnutrition continues to haunt India
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – October, 2022 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of October 2022 – Second week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2023. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – October, 2022 – 2nd week
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 18th, 2022
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 October 18th, 2022
