What is the news? Scientists have discovered a new species of beetle named Trigonopterus corona on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Note: It is not the only insect species to be named after the pandemic. In April 2021, a new species of caddisfly (a moth-like insect) was collected near a stream in Kosovo and named… Continue reading Trigonopterus corona: A beetle species named after coronavirus
India lost $87 bn last year due to natural calamities: WMO
What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a report titled “State of the Climate in Asia report”. What are the key findings of the State of the Climate in Asia report? Impact of Natural Disasters: Natural disasters such as cyclones, floods and droughts have cost India around $87 billion in 2020.… Continue reading India lost $87 bn last year due to natural calamities: WMO
Security ink based on nano-materials that spontaneously emits light can combat counterfeiting
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Counterfeiting?3 How is counterfeiting tackled currently?4 What have the Indian Scientists developed? What is the News? Indian Scientists have indigenously developed a highly stable and non-toxic luminescent security ink from nano-materials that will help combat counterfeiting of currency notes, medicine, certificates, documents and branded goods. What is Counterfeiting?… Continue reading Security ink based on nano-materials that spontaneously emits light can combat counterfeiting
Inauguration of Go-Quant Camp – a unique educational competitive programme for students from premier business schools of India
What is the News? The Go-Quant Camp programme has been launched by Bloomberg in collaboration with GIFT City under the aegis of the International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA). What is the Go-Quant Camp programme? The Go-Quant Camp is a unique educational competitive programme for students from premier business schools of India. As part of the… Continue reading Inauguration of Go-Quant Camp – a unique educational competitive programme for students from premier business schools of India
INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2021
What is the News? The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2021 is being held from 27th to 29th October 2021. What is Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue(IPRD)? Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) is the apex international annual conference of the Indian Navy. The dialogue was first conducted in 2018. Aim: To review both opportunities and challenges that arise within… Continue reading INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2021
Atmospheric river storms can drive costly flooding — and climate change is making them stronger
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Atmospheric Rivers?3 Do all Atmospheric Rivers Cause damage?4 Where does the Atmospheric River occur?5 Atmospheric Rivers in Dry and Wet Conditions6 A study on the damage caused due to Atmospheric Rivers What is the News? According to recent research, Atmospheric Rivers cause an average of $1.1 billion in… Continue reading Atmospheric river storms can drive costly flooding — and climate change is making them stronger
The challenge that lies before the farmers’ agitation
Synopsis: The Farmers’ agitation must overcome not only the momentary challenge caused by the Singhu killing but the larger challenge of becoming a robust movement. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the risks involved when an agitation transforms into a movement?3 How can long-drawn agitations and movements-in-the-making ensure that they do not fall into this trap of… Continue reading The challenge that lies before the farmers’ agitation
Score 120+ in Ethics Paper with ForumIAS Ethics+ Classes
Dear Friends, This is to inform you that ForumIAS is commencing with Ethics+ Classes for Mains 2021 and 2022 on 29th Oct. For enrolment and more details on the course, you can visit https://go.forumias.com/ethicsmains. The first three classes on 29th Oct, 1st, and 2nd Nov are free to all students in order to understand the approach to the… Continue reading Score 120+ in Ethics Paper with ForumIAS Ethics+ Classes
MGP 2021 – Join India’s most trusted and proven mentor guided Mains Test Series for Mains 2021
ForumIAS has commenced with Mains Guidance Program 2021 – Cohort 10 from 21st October and Cohort 11 from 25th October 2021. ______________________________________________________________ Dear Friends, Join us for the Mains Guidance Program for a mentor-supported, Test Series-based preparation for Civil Services Mains. With timely evaluation, test papers that simulate the actual exam, and copy discussion with a Mentor… Continue reading MGP 2021 – Join India’s most trusted and proven mentor guided Mains Test Series for Mains 2021
Polity Quiz: Indian Constitution- Historical Underpinnings, Evolution & Making of the Constitution – 27th October 2021
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.
