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 5, 2022
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #117 : Smita Nagraj Board, Rajasthan Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Gardening, sports Hobbies
Date of Interview: 21 April, Morning Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Optional: Mechanical Engineering Home State: Rajasthan Hobbies: Gardening, had also mentioned cricket in sports Utility of Mocks – As far as questions were concerned there was no such direct benefit but it gave me confidence. I had given 6 mocks. To view all IAS Interview… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #117 : Smita Nagraj Board, Rajasthan Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Gardening, sports Hobbies
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |May 04-2022
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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.
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 4th, 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 – May 4th, 2022
India slides 8 places to 150 in 2022 Press Freedom Index
What is the News? The World Press Freedom Index 2022 has been released. What is the World Press Freedom Index? Released by: Reporters Without Borders(RSF). Aim: To assess the state of journalism in 180 countries and territories. Indicators: The index ranks countries based on five indicators: the political context, legal framework, economic context, sociocultural context… Continue reading India slides 8 places to 150 in 2022 Press Freedom Index
Newly identified drug can be used as oral treatment for diabetes: IIT Mandi study
What is the News? Researchers at IIT Mandi have identified a drug molecule called “PK2” that can be used to treat diabetes. What is the current treatment for Diabetes? Diabetes is associated with insufficient insulin release by the beta cells of the pancreas in response to blood glucose levels. The release of insulin entails many… Continue reading Newly identified drug can be used as oral treatment for diabetes: IIT Mandi study
NASA to shut down SOFIA telescope that found water on Moon
What is the News? The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has decided to shut down the SOFIA Telescope that confirmed the presence of water on the Moon. What is the SOFIA Telescope? SOFIA stands for Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, It is a 2.7-meter infrared telescope sitting inside a Boeing 747SP airplane… Continue reading NASA to shut down SOFIA telescope that found water on Moon
Union Home Minister paid homage to Shri Basavanna on the occasion of Basava Jayanti
What is the news? The Union Minister for Home and Cooperation paid homage to Shri Basavanna on the occasion of Basava Jayanti. About Basava Jayanti: Basava Jayanti is a Hindu festival celebrated by Lingayats in Karnataka. The day marks the birth anniversary of Lord Basavanna. About Shri Basavanna He was a 12th-century poet and philosopher and… Continue reading Union Home Minister paid homage to Shri Basavanna on the occasion of Basava Jayanti
Embroiling Transnistria in the Russia-Ukraine War
What is the News? There is growing concern that Transnistria could be dragged into Russia’s war against Ukraine. What is Transnistria? Transnistria – officially called the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic – is a narrow strip of land between Moldova and western Ukraine. It is an unrecognized breakaway state that left Moldova after the collapse of the… Continue reading Embroiling Transnistria in the Russia-Ukraine War
How does a trade deal with the EU shape up?
What is the News? After signing comprehensive economic and trade agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Australia, India has stepped up efforts to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union(EU). How is the trade relationship between India and the EU currently? The EU is India’s third-largest trading partner accounting for… Continue reading How does a trade deal with the EU shape up?
