What is the News? Maharashtra may follow several other big states and opt-out of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana(PMFBY). What is Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana(PMFBY)? Click Here to read about it Which States have opted out of PMFBY? States such as Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana, Bihar, Gujarat, Punjab and West Bengal — all predominantly… Continue reading Maharashtra may become 8th state to opt out of Centre’s flagship crop insurance scheme
Explained: India-Australia interim trade agreement and FTA
What is the News? India and Australia have announced that they are set to conclude an Early Harvest Agreement and a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement(CECA) thereafter. What is an Early Harvest Agreement? An interim or early harvest trade agreement is used to liberalise tariffs on the trade of certain goods between two countries or trading… Continue reading Explained: India-Australia interim trade agreement and FTA
Explained: What is Lassa fever, and what are its symptoms
What is the News? One of the three persons diagnosed with Lassa fever in the UK has died. The cases have been linked to travel to west African countries. What is Lassa Fever? Lassa fever-causing virus is found in West Africa. It was first discovered in 1969 in Lassa, Nigeria. The Lassa virus is named… Continue reading Explained: What is Lassa fever, and what are its symptoms
ISRO puts 3 satellites into orbit aboard PSLV C-52
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has successfully launched three satellites onboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C52. What are the three satellites launched by ISRO? EOS-04: It is a radar imaging satellite with a mission life of 10 years.It is designed to provide high-quality images in all weather conditions for applications such… Continue reading ISRO puts 3 satellites into orbit aboard PSLV C-52
Geospatial Sector in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Geospatial Technology is a term used to describe a range of modern tools like the Geographic Information System (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS) and Global Positioning System (GPS). Geospatial technology enables us to acquire data that is referenced to the earth and use the data for analysis, modeling, simulations and visualization.… Continue reading Geospatial Sector in India – Explained, pointwise
Prelims Preparatory Classes (PPC) 2022 | Starts 23rd Feb. | Enroll Now
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be commencing with the 2nd batch of Prelims Preparatory Classes (PPC) from 23rd February 2022 in Online Mode. The Program contains Content building classes for all subjects, Workbook on each subject containing 500+ most relevant questions with solutions and Past Year Questions analysis for… Continue reading Prelims Preparatory Classes (PPC) 2022 | Starts 23rd Feb. | Enroll Now
Science and Technology Quiz: – Feb 15th 2022
Hello friends,
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.
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 14, 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 3 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 Feb 14, 2022
[Answered] Undertrials comprise 75% of India’s prison population. Listing down the reasons for high undertrial prisoners suggest remedial measures.
Introduction: Give context of rising number of under trials in India. Body: Write the reasons behind the high number of under trials in India. Suggest remedial measures. Conclusion: Write effect of high number of under trials and need of solutions. An undertrial is an unconvicted prisoner who is on trial in a court of law.… Continue reading [Answered] Undertrials comprise 75% of India’s prison population. Listing down the reasons for high undertrial prisoners suggest remedial measures.
[Answered] Explain the need to adopt Climate Smart Agriculture practices to make Indian agriculture sustainable.
Introduction: Explain Climate Smart Agriculture. Body: Explain the need to adopt climate smart agriculture in Indian context. Conclusion: Give a way forward Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is an approach that helps guide actions to transform agri-food systems towards green and climate resilient practices. CSA aims to achieve three main objectives: Sustainably increasing agricultural productivity and incomes. … Continue reading [Answered] Explain the need to adopt Climate Smart Agriculture practices to make Indian agriculture sustainable.
