For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the current status of endangered languages in India?3 What are some of the endangered languages in India?4 Why do languages become endangered?5 What is the need to preserve languages?6 What steps have been taken for their preservation?6.1 Domestic6.2 Global7 What more steps can be taken?8 Conclusion Introduction… Continue reading Endangered Languages in India – Explained, pointwise
Economy Quiz-Economy -April 2-2022
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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.
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 2, 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 2, 2022
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |April 1-2022
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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.
Indian scientists propose multi-sectoral strategies for the prevention and control of pollen allergy
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Pollens?3 What are the factors responsible for the increase in pollen allergens in the atmosphere? 4 What are the measures to be taken to minimize pollen-related allergic diseases? What is the News? Indian scientists have recommended several measures for the prevention and control of pollen allergy. What are Pollens? Pollen… Continue reading Indian scientists propose multi-sectoral strategies for the prevention and control of pollen allergy
Supreme Court strikes down Tamil Nadu’s 10.5% Vanniyar quota
What is the News? The Supreme Court has struck down the 10.5% reservation provided to Vanniyars, a Most Backward Community(MBC) in Tamil Nadu, in government jobs and admission to educational institutions. Background The Tamil Nadu Assembly had passed a Special Reservation Act of 2021 that divided the existing 20% quota for the ‘Most Backward Classes/Denotified… Continue reading Supreme Court strikes down Tamil Nadu’s 10.5% Vanniyar quota
Government’s emphasis on promoting sunflower area and production in the country
What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is focused on promoting the area and production of Sunflower in the country. About Sunflower Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is an important oilseed crop in India, popularly known as “Surajmukhi.” It is known as a sunflower as it follows the sun by day, always… Continue reading Government’s emphasis on promoting sunflower area and production in the country
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 1st, 2022
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 1st, 2022
Explained: Why India’s pact with Sri Lanka on a maritime rescue center is significant
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre(MRCC)?3 How is India helping Sri Lanka in its MRCC?4 What is the significance of the MRCC agreement between India and Sri Lanka? What is the News? India and Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Indian public sector Bharat Electronics… Continue reading Explained: Why India’s pact with Sri Lanka on a maritime rescue center is significant
Pluto: ‘Recent’ volcanism raises puzzle — how can such a cold body power eruptions?
What is the News? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s(NASA) New Horizons probe has reported new findings of Pluto. The probe reported that icy lava flows have recently (no more than a billion years ago) covered substantial tracts of its surface. The findings drew particular attention to a mountainous feature named Wright Mons. What is… Continue reading Pluto: ‘Recent’ volcanism raises puzzle — how can such a cold body power eruptions?
