What is the News? A Kolkata based Conservationist has conducted a study on the Fishing Cat, one of the many – smaller cats found in Asia and South-East Asia and among the few that live in wetlands. What is a Fishing Cat? The Fishing Cat(Prionailurus viverrinus) is a medium-sized cat. It is one of the… Continue reading Fishing Cat: The Soul of the Wetlands
Fertility falls, obesity goes up in India , says National Family Health Survey
What is the News? The National Family Health Survey(NFHS-5) Report has highlighted the recent trends in Fertility and Obesity. What is the National Family Health Survey(NFHS)? Read here: National Family Health Survey (NFHS)? What are the key findings of NFHS-5? Total Fertility Rate(TFR): The Total Fertility Rate(TFR), the average number of children per woman, has… Continue reading Fertility falls, obesity goes up in India , says National Family Health Survey
Explained: Why Punjab’s DSR push matters, how much groundwater will it save
Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Direct Seeding of Rice(DSR)?3 How is DSR different from Normal Transplantation?4 What are the advantages of DSR?5 What are the disadvantages of DSR? Why in the News? Punjab government announced Rs 1,500 incentive per acre for farmers opting for Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR). What is Direct Seeding… Continue reading Explained: Why Punjab’s DSR push matters, how much groundwater will it save
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #135 : RN Choubey Board, Maharashtra Home State, Marathi literature Optional
Date of Interview: 20th April 2022 Board: RN Choubey Sir Optional: Marathi literature Background: E&Tc Engineering SPPU Home State: Maharashtra Hobbies: Reading Marathi fiction, Keeping a gratitude journal(Nothing was asked from here) Interests: Being ascribed to Differently abled persons Service: IDAS To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairperson: Similar sentences that he… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #135 : RN Choubey Board, Maharashtra Home State, Marathi literature Optional
The Debate Regarding Abortion – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is abortion?3 What is the Roe V. Wade Case?4 What would be the impact of overturning of Roe Judgment?5 What is the current status of legislation on abortion globally and in India?6 Why is lack of access to safe abortion a global healthcare issue?7 What are the consequences… Continue reading The Debate Regarding Abortion – Explained, pointwise
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I May 6, 2022
Good Morning 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… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I May 6, 2022
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #134 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Anthropology Optional,
Date of Interview: 20/04/22 Board: M Sathiyavathy Ma’am Optional: Anthropology Background: NCC, Mechanical Engineering, Bhavna yog Hobby: Yoga Work Experience: Bajaj Auto Ltd., UPL Limited. Utility of Mocks: Interview etiquette, few themes repeated. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman: read whole DAF loudly. Compare between Bajaj Auto Ltd. and UPL limited.… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #134 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Anthropology Optional,
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #133 : M Sathyiavathy Board, Kerala Home State, Geography Optional, Sports Hobby
Date of Interview: 22/04/22 Board: M Sathyiavathy Ma’am Bsckground: Btech ECE Work exp: 2.5 years IT firm Optional: Geography Home State: Kerala Hobbies: sports (no Question) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairperson Remove faceshield and put on lap Pull down mask for verification and asked to wear it throughout Read out… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #133 : M Sathyiavathy Board, Kerala Home State, Geography Optional, Sports Hobby
Prelims Marathon – Current Affairs Revision -Geography- May-07-2022
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #132 : TCA Anant Board, Sociology Optional, Pencil Sketching, Speed Cubing Hobbies
Date of Interview: 22/04/2022 Board: TCA Anant Bsckground: Electronics and Communication Engineering Optional: Sociology Hobbies: Pencil Sketching, Speed Cubing, Strategy Games Work experience: Software Developer in TCS for 2 years Currently undergoing training for IRS(IT) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page The officials asked me not to wear the shield as I… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #132 : TCA Anant Board, Sociology Optional, Pencil Sketching, Speed Cubing Hobbies
