What is the News? India has conducted a “routine user training” launch test of its Nuclear-Capable Agni-4 missile. What is Agni-IV? Agni-IV is an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (ICBM). Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO). Range: It has a range of around 4,000 km. Payload: It can carry a 1,000-kg payload and can go… Continue reading Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4, successfully tested
Sustainable Development Report, 2022: India’s SDG preparedness ranking continues to decline: Report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Sustainable Development Report, 2022?3 What are the key findings of the report related to India?4 What are the other report’s observations on India’s performance on climate action? What is the News? The Sustainable Development Report, 2022 has been released. What is the Sustainable Development Report, 2022? Released… Continue reading Sustainable Development Report, 2022: India’s SDG preparedness ranking continues to decline: Report
Union Minister launches the Leaders in Climate Change Management Program to help urban professionals champion climate action in India
What is the News? The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the Leaders in Climate Change Management Program(LCCP). What are Leaders in the Climate Change Management Program(LCCP)? Leaders in Climate Change Management(LCCM) is a capacity-building program that seeks to build a pool of leaders to champion and lead climate action – across… Continue reading Union Minister launches the Leaders in Climate Change Management Program to help urban professionals champion climate action in India
Universal Basic Income: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Universal Basic Income?3 What has been the global experience with respect to Universal Basic Income?4 What are the major social safety measures in India at present?5 What are the perceived benefits of implementing Universal Basic Income?6 What are the challenges in implementing Universal Basic Income?7 What should… Continue reading Universal Basic Income: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I June 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 June 6, 2022
[Answered] What are the factors promoting illicit organ trade? What policy measures are required to tackle the menace of illicit organ trade?
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some factors which promote illicit organ trade. Also write some measures to tackle the illicit organ trade. Conclusion: Write some suggestions. In India, ‘The Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1994’ is the only legislation that regulates organ transplantation. But due to lack of implementation of policies and various loopholes, organ… Continue reading [Answered] What are the factors promoting illicit organ trade? What policy measures are required to tackle the menace of illicit organ trade?
[Answered] What is eVTOL aircraft? What new regulations and policy changes does India need to better integrate these aircraft?
Introduction: Explain eVTOL. Body: Write some policies that India needs to better integrate eVTOL . Conclusion: Write a brief conclusion. An electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is one that uses electric power to hover, take off and land vertically. Most eVTOLs also use distributed electric propulsion technology which means integrating a complex propulsion… Continue reading [Answered] What is eVTOL aircraft? What new regulations and policy changes does India need to better integrate these aircraft?
[Answered] Urgent attention to Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture (UPA) and its incorporation into ULP will have muti-dimensional benefits for urban areas. Discuss
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some benefits of Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture and its incorporation into ULP. Also write some issues with its progress. Conclusion: Write some suggestions. Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture (UPA) is a dynamic concept that comprises a variety of livelihood systems ranging from subsistence production and processing at the household level to… Continue reading [Answered] Urgent attention to Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture (UPA) and its incorporation into ULP will have muti-dimensional benefits for urban areas. Discuss
[Answered] There is a strong case for reviving philanthropy and community support for higher education in India. Elaborate and also highlight what India can learn from Nordic countries in this domain.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Explain why there is need for reviving philanthropy and community support for higher education in India. Also explain what India can learn from Nordic countries in this domain. Conclusion: Write a way forward. Higher education is a powerful tool to build a modern, value-based, knowledge based, culture based, and peaceful society… Continue reading [Answered] There is a strong case for reviving philanthropy and community support for higher education in India. Elaborate and also highlight what India can learn from Nordic countries in this domain.
UPSC Prelims 2022 | CSAT Paper | Set A [Clean Typed PDF]
Dear Friends, As of now clean PDFs of CSAT Paper are not available. Thus, to help you in this, we are releasing the typed PDF and questions of CSAT Paper so that you can take out a clean printout for practice and preparation purposes. UPSC Prelims 2022 CSAT Questions Directions for the following 3 (three)… Continue reading UPSC Prelims 2022 | CSAT Paper | Set A [Clean Typed PDF]
