Environment Quiz: Environment | 14 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.

[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #147 : TCA Anant sir Board, Karnataka Home State, PSIR Optional, Watching wildlife docus & reading Gandhi Hobbies

Date of Interview: 08/09/21 – Afternoon Board: TCA Anant sir Background: Mechanical Engg Optional: PSIR Home State: Karnataka Hobbies: Watching wildlife docus and reading Gandhi To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Asked me to remove face shield. What you’ve been doing since grad? Which books on Gandhi have you read? What… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #147 : TCA Anant sir Board, Karnataka Home State, PSIR Optional, Watching wildlife docus & reading Gandhi Hobbies

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Sep 14th 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 14th 2021

[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #146 : Manoj Soni sir Board, Andhra Pradesh Home State, Sociology Optional

Date of interview: 07-09-2021 Board: Dr. Manoj Soni sir Background: ICAS Home State: Andhra Pradesh Optional: Sociology To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairperson Have you ever been to Delhi earlier? What places did you visit? Select anyone. I’ll ask questions. What is the significance of India gate? Tell me some architectural… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #146 : Manoj Soni sir Board, Andhra Pradesh Home State, Sociology Optional

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – September 13th, 2021

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 and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – September 13th, 2021

Impact of fossil fuel extraction on global warming

What is the news?  As per recent study, the global oil and gas production should decline by 3% per year until 2050 to keep global warming to below 1.5 degrees Celsius. This target was set by the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement.   To achieve this target, global fossil fuel extraction needs to go down.   What is the current progress on Paris… Continue reading Impact of fossil fuel extraction on global warming

Cleaning the Yamuna a story of missed deadlines

Synopsis: The Yamuna, as it passes through Delhi, becomes extremely polluted. Immediate steps are needed to check this sorry state of the river. News: Recently, the draft NCR Regional Plan-2041 was prepared by the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB). It has fixed 2026 as the new deadline to ensure ‘zero discharge of untreated sewage… Continue reading Cleaning the Yamuna a story of missed deadlines

Organic farming should never be turned into an article of faith

Synopsis: Policies that respect the farmer’s economic freedom offer the best route to sustainable agriculture. Contents1 Introduction2 How the ban has impacted Sri Lankan economy?3 What are the lessons from Sri Lanka’s unplanned push for organic agriculture?4 What are key takeaways for India? Introduction Recently, the Srilankan government imposed a state of emergency in Sri… Continue reading Organic farming should never be turned into an article of faith

Winners and losers in shipping crisis

Synopsis: Challenges faced by exporters due to steep rise in ocean freight rates and congestion in various ports of the world. Contents1 Introduction2 Why there’s been an increase in freight charges?3 Who has benefitted out of it?4 How increased freight rates is impacting Indian Exporters?5 What are the complaints raised by exporters?6 What are possible… Continue reading Winners and losers in shipping crisis

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