Date of Interview: 06 May (Afternoon session) Board: RN Choubey Sir Optional: Anthropology Home State: Jammu and Kashmir Background: Delhi Technological University (DTU) Hobbies: Budget travelling and trekking, watching documentaries on himalayas, Reading thrillers To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Introduce yourself to the board members There has been no revolution… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #212 : RN Choubey Board, Anthropology Optional, Jammu and Kashmir Home State
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 25, 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 – May 25, 2022
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |May-24-2022
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We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.
[Answered] Critically analyze the functioning of the Inter-State Council in promoting cooperative federalism in India.
Introduction: Write in brief about Inter-State Council. Body: Explain how Inter-State Council promotes cooperative federalism and also write some issues in doing so. Way forward: Give some suggestions. The Inter-State Council is a constitutional body that facilitates coordination between states and the center. However, it is a recommendatory body to investigate and discuss subjects in… Continue reading [Answered] Critically analyze the functioning of the Inter-State Council in promoting cooperative federalism in India.
[Answered] The establishment of foreign university branch campuses in India would be beneficial, it is worthwhile to look at the experience of other countries for both positive and negative lessons. Examine the statement.
Introduction: contextual introduction. Body: Write some points related to benefits of establishment of foreign university branch campuses. Also write some negative aspects of this initiative. Conclusion: Give a way forward. Centre in its Union Budget announced that world-class foreign universities will be allowed to offer courses in financial management, fintech, science, technology, engineering and mathematics… Continue reading [Answered] The establishment of foreign university branch campuses in India would be beneficial, it is worthwhile to look at the experience of other countries for both positive and negative lessons. Examine the statement.
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I May 23, 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 23, 2022
Investment Incentive Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of United States of America
What is the News? The Government of India and the Government of the United States of America have signed an Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) in Tokyo, Japan. What is the Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA)? The Agreement is the legal requirement for DFC(Development Finance Agency of the USA), to continue providing investment support in India. Note:… Continue reading Investment Incentive Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of United States of America
Kolkata unveils biodiversity register: First among major Indian metros
What is the News? Kolkata became the first major metropolitan city in India to prepare a detailed register of biodiversity (People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)). Note: Chandigarh and Indore are other important cities that have prepared the document. What is the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)? The People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) entails complete documentation of biodiversity such… Continue reading Kolkata unveils biodiversity register: First among major Indian metros
National Hospital Ship (NHS): Navy issues RFI to get 250-bed hospital ship in the high seas
What is the News? The government has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a national hospital ship (NHS) for the Navy that will act as a floating 250-bed hospital on the high seas. What is the National Hospital Ship (NHS)? The hospital ship is the first such ship for the Indian Navy. The vessel… Continue reading National Hospital Ship (NHS): Navy issues RFI to get 250-bed hospital ship in the high seas
Maya’s Pit viper: New species of venomous snake registered from Northeast
What is the News? A new venomous green snake named Trimeresurus mayaae or Maya’s Pit viper was discovered at Umroi Military station in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. About Trimeresurus mayaae or Maya’s Pit viper The snake measures about 750 mm in length. It looked very similar to Pope’s Pit Viper but the colour of the… Continue reading Maya’s Pit viper: New species of venomous snake registered from Northeast
