Source: The post is based on the article “Operation London Bridge: the 10-day process that kicked off with Queen Elizabeth’s death” published in Indian Express on 10th September 2022. What is the News? Queen Elizabeth II has died. The queen reigned over Britain for 70 years and her death is known in official circles in… Continue reading Operation London Bridge: the 10-day process that kicked off with Queen Elizabeth’s death
Dolphin, porpoise: First time, avian flu is seen in cetaceans
Source: The post is based on the article “Dolphin, porpoise: First time, avian flu is seen in cetaceans” published in Indian Express on 10th September 2022. What is the News? A bottlenose dolphin found dead in a Florida canal had tested positive for a highly virulent strain of bird flu known as Eurasian H5N1. Earlier,… Continue reading Dolphin, porpoise: First time, avian flu is seen in cetaceans
How visitors’ breath is destroying Ajanta’s ancient wonders
Source: The post is based on the article “How visitors’ breath is destroying Ajanta’s ancient wonders” published in TOI on 10th September 2022. What is the News? The famous paintings of Ajanta caves, widely regarded as the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, are under serious threat not so much from age but the… Continue reading How visitors’ breath is destroying Ajanta’s ancient wonders
Foundational Learning Study: Basic skills poor in Hindi, but poorer in regional languages: NCERT
Source: The post is based on the article “Basic skills poor in Hindi, but poorer in regional languages: NCERT” published in The Hindu on 10th September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Education and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released a Foundational Learning Study(FLS) 2022. What is the… Continue reading Foundational Learning Study: Basic skills poor in Hindi, but poorer in regional languages: NCERT
Centre bans export of broken rice due to domestic demand
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre bans export of broken rice due to domestic demand” published in The Hindu on 10th September 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has banned the export of broken rice in view of the domestic demand and production scenario of rice. What is Broken… Continue reading Centre bans export of broken rice due to domestic demand
Invasive south red-eared slider turtle poses threat to Indian biodiversity
Source: The post is based on the article “Invasive south red-eared slider turtle poses threat to Indian biodiversity” published in Down To Earth on 9th September 2022. What is the News? Experts have expressed the concern that the presence of invasive and non-native Red-Eared Slider Turtles in India would lead to the extinction of native… Continue reading Invasive south red-eared slider turtle poses threat to Indian biodiversity
Vice President releases the Arabic Version of “Majma Ul-Bahrain” of Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh
Source: The post is based on the article “Vice President releases the Arabic Version of “Majma Ul-Bahrain” of Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh” published in PIB on 9th September 2022. What is the News? The Vice President has released the Arabic Version of “Majma Ul-Bahrain” of Dara Shikoh in New Delhi. What is Majma-ul-Bahrain? Majma-ul-Bahrain (“The… Continue reading Vice President releases the Arabic Version of “Majma Ul-Bahrain” of Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh
President of India launches Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Source: The post is based on the article “President of India launches Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan” published in PIB on 9th September 2022. What is the News? The President of India has virtually launched the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan to reinvigorate the mission of TB elimination from the country by 2025. … Continue reading President of India launches Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Managing Climate Change: A Strategy for India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Climate Change is a clear and present danger. The latest IPCC Assessment Report has warned that if nothing is done, global warming is likely to reach at least +2.8°C by the end of the century. Developing countries will be most seriously impacted by the impending disasters. Globally, there is a concerted… Continue reading Managing Climate Change: A Strategy for India – Explained, pointwise
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I September 9th, 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 September 9th, 2022
