What is the news? As per recent study published in Nature Food, Climate change can destroy the marine and freshwater systems of Africa, South and Southeast Asia and Indo Pacific. This may destroy livelihoods and economies of countries in the regions, if appropriate measures are not taken in time to mitigate the crisis. What are the findings of the report? First, India, along with other South Asian countries,… Continue reading Climate crisis may destroy aquatic food systems — and livelihoods, economies
UNESCO declares world’s first 5-country biosphere reserve in ‘Amazon of Europe’
What is the news? Recently, UNESCO designated Mura-Drava-Danube (MDD) as the world’s first ‘five-country biosphere reserve. The biosphere reserve covers 700 kilometres of the Mura, Drava and Danube rivers and stretches across Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary and Serbia. The total area of the reserve — a million hectares — in the so-called ‘Amazon of Europe’, makes it the… Continue reading UNESCO declares world’s first 5-country biosphere reserve in ‘Amazon of Europe’
Explained: Why ‘black tigers’ sound a warning
What is the news? Recently, scientists resolved the genetic mystery of Simlipal’s so-called black tigers. Single genetic mutation in these tigers caused black stripes to broaden or spread into the tawny background. Must Read: Scientists unravel mystery behind Odisha’s ‘black tigers’ What is pseudo-melanism? Tigers have a dark stripe pattern on a light background of white or… Continue reading Explained: Why ‘black tigers’ sound a warning
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #170 : TCA Anant Board, Karnataka Home State, Anthropology Optional, Vipassana, Poetry Writing, Calligraphy Hobbies
Date of Interview: 09.09.2021 Board: TCA Anant Optional: Anthropology Background: Computer Science Engineer. Job Experience: 1 Year at TESCO Home State: Karnataka Hobbies: Vipassana, Poetry Writing, Calligraphy To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman What was your role at TESCO? Why did you leave your Job? You worked with NGO, what Projects?… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #170 : TCA Anant Board, Karnataka Home State, Anthropology Optional, Vipassana, Poetry Writing, Calligraphy Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #169 : TCA Anant Board, Bihar Home State, Anthropology Optional, Table Tennis Hobby
Date of Interview: 09/09/2021, forenoon Board: TCA Anant Background: B.Tech (Civil), IIT Bombay Hobby: Table Tennis Optional: Anthropology Home State: Katihar (Bihar) IDAS To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairperson Tell me about Katihar As DM of Katihar, tell me what you will do for next 2 years Member 1 Tell me… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #169 : TCA Anant Board, Bihar Home State, Anthropology Optional, Table Tennis Hobby
[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation -September 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7 PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of September 2021 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download Download About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers… Continue reading [Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation -September 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #168 : Dr. Manoj Soni Board, Haryana Home State, Bhangra, Badminton Hobbies
Date of Interview:10 September 2021 Board: Dr. Manoj Soni Background: Doctor, Mbbs, Safdarjung Hospital Home State: Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana Hobbies: Bhangra, Badminton To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Can you remove your facemask and shield to match your picture? You can wear mask again. Can you tell what is the importance… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #168 : Dr. Manoj Soni Board, Haryana Home State, Bhangra, Badminton Hobbies
Environment Quiz: Environment | 18 September 2021
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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.
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – September, 2021 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of September 2021 – First week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of September 2021 (First Week) About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – September, 2021 – 1st week
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Sep 18th 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: 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… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Sep 18th 2021
