What is the News? The discovery of a number of megalithic stone jars in Assam’s Dima Hasao district has brought to focus possible links between India’s Northeast and Southeast Asia, dating back to the second millennium BC. About the Megalithic Stone Jars in Assam Megalithic Stone Jars were first sighted in Assam in 1929 by… Continue reading Explained: How ancient megalithic jars connect Assam with Laos and Indonesia
Launch Event of the State Energy and Climate Index Round 1
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is State Energy and Climate Index-(SECI)?3 What are the key findings of the index?4 What is the significance of the index?5 What is India’s Performance in Global Energy Indices? What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the State Energy and Climate Index-(SECI) Round 1. What is State Energy… Continue reading Launch Event of the State Energy and Climate Index Round 1
India’s learning poverty has shot up, says World Bank official
What is the News? According to the World Bank Official, India’s learning poverty has shot up from 54% (before the pandemic) to 70% (after the pandemic). What is Learning Poverty? According to the World Bank, Learning Poverty means being unable to read and understand a simple text by the age of 10. This indicator brings… Continue reading India’s learning poverty has shot up, says World Bank official
Hindi as a Common Language: Constitutional Provisions, Challenges and Suggestions – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the Home Minister’s remark in the Parliamentary Official Language Committee3 About the India’s Common Language Policy4 What are the Constitutional Provisions Related to Hindi?5 What steps have been taken recently to promote Hindi as a Common Language?6 What are the challenges in promoting Hindi as a Common Language?7 What… Continue reading Hindi as a Common Language: Constitutional Provisions, Challenges and Suggestions – Explained, pointwise
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – April, 2022 – 1st week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – April 2022 – First week Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily current… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – April, 2022 – 1st week
Schemes/Institutions/Programs Quiz-April- 12-2022
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.
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 11th, 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 Apr 11th, 2022
[Answered] In your opinion, has the electoral bonds scheme been able to ensure transparency and integrity of the electoral process?
Introduction: What is Electoral bond scheme? Body: Discuss the significance of Electoral bond scheme. Now write some points on issues associated with electoral bond scheme. Conclusion: Way forward Electoral bonds are interest-free bearer instruments (like Promissory Notes) that are available for purchase from the State Bank of India within a designated window of 10 days… Continue reading [Answered] In your opinion, has the electoral bonds scheme been able to ensure transparency and integrity of the electoral process?
[Answered] Care work is vital for economies in general and India needs to have a strategy and action plan for improved policies. Examine the statement.
Introduction: What is Care Work? Body: Discuss the importance of care economy. Discuss the issues faced by care economy in India. Conclusion: way forward Care work includes direct activities such as feeding a baby or nursing an ill partner, and indirect care activities such as cooking and cleaning. Whether paid or unpaid, direct or indirect,… Continue reading [Answered] Care work is vital for economies in general and India needs to have a strategy and action plan for improved policies. Examine the statement.
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 12, 2022
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 several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 12, 2022
