News: The caste is an important institution in Indian society. The institution of caste saw a new orientation during the ‘Mandal decade’ of the 1990s. However, the understanding of the caste institution is further being changed, and it is witnessing a new orientation after the novel coronavirus pandemic. Why is the study of OBCs important… Continue reading Caste analysis and it’s reading today
BIMSTEC after the Colombo summit
News: The 5th summit of the regional grouping, the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation), composed of five South Asian countries and two Southeast Asian countries, was held virtually in Colombo on March 30. The summit has undoubtedly advanced the cause of regional cooperation and integration. But, the question to… Continue reading BIMSTEC after the Colombo summit
Endangered Languages in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Language is any formal system of gestures, signs, sounds, and symbols used or conceived as a means of communicating thought. It is a tool for our intellectual and emotional expression. UNESCO has recognized India as one of the most linguistically diverse countries. As per census 2011, more than 19,500 languages… 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
What is the News? Indian scientists have recommended several measures for the prevention and control of pollen allergy. What are Pollens? Pollen grains are male biological entities produced by higher plant cells that are essential for sexual reproduction. Pollen themselves are immobile and dispersion is aided by agents such as water, insects, birds and wind.… 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
