Present Status: Passed in both the Houses and received the assent of the President on the 6th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems Amendment Bill, 2022?3 What was the need for this Bill?4 Key Provisions of the Bill: What is the News? The External… Continue reading Bill in Lok Sabha to ban WMD funding
The Indian Antarctic Bill and its various provisions
Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Received the assent of the President on the 6th of August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of the Indian Antarctic Bill,2022?3 Why was the need for Antarctica Bill?4 What is Antarctic Treaty? What is the News? Lok Sabha has introduced… Continue reading The Indian Antarctic Bill and its various provisions
99% of world breathes unhealthy air: new WHO data
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Air Quality Database 2022?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What are the WHO’s New Air Quality Guidelines? What is the News? Ahead of the World Health Day (7th April), the World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Air Quality Database 2022. What is the… Continue reading 99% of world breathes unhealthy air: new WHO data
[Answered] The Russia-Ukraine war has put the spotlight on the role of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in the global energy futures. Do you think that LNG is a viable replacement for fossil fuels? Provide justification in support of your answer.
Introduction: Provide a brief introduction on the current energy crisis. Body: Write down a few points on benefits of LNG and issues with the LNG. Conclusion: Write a short and brief conclusion. Russia is world’s third biggest oil and the second biggest natural gas producer. In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine crude oil… Continue reading [Answered] The Russia-Ukraine war has put the spotlight on the role of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in the global energy futures. Do you think that LNG is a viable replacement for fossil fuels? Provide justification in support of your answer.
[Answered] Noise pollution is a major environmental problem, cited as a top environmental risk to health across all age and social groups and an addition to the public health burden. In the light of the statement, highlight the effects of Noise pollution on the health and environment. Also, suggest steps required to tackle this menace.
Introduction: Write a brief introduction quoting some data and facts on noise pollution. Body: Write a few points on the effects of noise pollution on health and the environment. Write a few suggestions to tackle the menace of noise pollution. Conclusion: Write a brief conclusion The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report –“Noise, Blazes and… Continue reading [Answered] Noise pollution is a major environmental problem, cited as a top environmental risk to health across all age and social groups and an addition to the public health burden. In the light of the statement, highlight the effects of Noise pollution on the health and environment. Also, suggest steps required to tackle this menace.
Science and Technology Quiz-April 6-2022
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 5th, 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 5th, 2022
[Answered] Highlight the factors paralyzing migration policy discourse. How does the NITI Aayog’s Draft Policy try to resolve the issues faced by migrant workers in India?
Introduction: Write a brief introduction linked to migrants containing some facts and figures. Body: Write a few points on the policy-related challenges facing the migrant issue. Write a few features of NITI Aayog’s Draft Policy on migrants. Conclusion: Write a brief conclusion. As of 2011, India had 45.6 crore migrants (38% of the population). The… Continue reading [Answered] Highlight the factors paralyzing migration policy discourse. How does the NITI Aayog’s Draft Policy try to resolve the issues faced by migrant workers in India?
[Answered] India-Australia trade agreement will reinforce a strong geo-economic partnership. Elaborate.
The question demands an explanation of the statement. Introduction: Write a brief note on India-Australia trade agreement. Body: Write 6-7 points on how India-Australia trade agreement will strengthen geo-economic partnership of India and Australia. Conclusion: Write a brief conclusion. India and Australia signed an Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). Currently, Australia is the 17th… Continue reading [Answered] India-Australia trade agreement will reinforce a strong geo-economic partnership. Elaborate.
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 6, 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 6, 2022
