What is the news? A new analysis by ‘International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and BirdLife International’ remarks about the threats faced by the birds of prey. The study claims, 30 percent of the 557 raptor species around the world are threatened by extinction to some degree. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Raptor attention: 160 species of birds of prey endangered worldwide
Challenges associated with the functioning of Police – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Police forces have the authority to exercise force to maintain law and order in a state. However, this power may be misused in several ways. Recently, the CJI observed that Custodial violence and other police atrocities still prevail in our society despite various constitution safeguards. Further, the police investigation in… Continue reading Challenges associated with the functioning of Police – Explained, pointwise
Indian Railways’ Chandigarh Railway Station awarded 5-Star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by FSSAI
What is the news? Indian Railways’ Chandigarh Railway Station has been awarded a 5- star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification for providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers. This certification is granted by FSSAI to railway stations adhering to standard food storage and hygiene practices. About ‘Eat Right Station’ program The ‘Eat Right Station’ certification is awarded… Continue reading Indian Railways’ Chandigarh Railway Station awarded 5-Star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by FSSAI
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #85 : Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, Commerce & accountancy Optional, flute, vipassana meditation, mentoring Hobbies
Board: Sathiyavathy Ma’am Background: CA, B.Com, Optional: Commerce & accountancy Hobbies: flute, vipassana meditation, mentoring To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairperson why did you quit your job and what have you been doing since then? what is the specialty of the book you authored did you publish it commercially? how many… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #85 : Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, Commerce & accountancy Optional, flute, vipassana meditation, mentoring Hobbies
All India Simulator Open Test for Prelims 2021 | 12th September | Registrations Open
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we are going to conduct the All India Simulator Open Test for Prelims 2021 on 12th September. The Open Test makes sure that you have undergone different quality/difficulty and patterns for the Prelims paper by simulating the past 5 – 6 years of UPSC papers. For Registration, visit: https://go.forumias.com/323… Continue reading All India Simulator Open Test for Prelims 2021 | 12th September | Registrations Open
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #84 : Sathiyavathy ma’am Board, Gujarat Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Playing kabaddi Hobby
Board: Sathiyavathy ma’am Home State: Gujarat Optional: Mechanical engineering Hobby: Playing kabaddi To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman Lot of friction between India n pak on the kutch border A. Sir creek n fisherman Also in south Fisherman problem India sl Kutch tourism potential Dhordo rannotsav Religious tourism aashapura narayan sarovar… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #84 : Sathiyavathy ma’am Board, Gujarat Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Playing kabaddi Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #83 : Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, Kerala Home State, Writing Stories Hobby
Board: Satyavathy Mam Home State: Kerala Hobby: Writing Stories Interested in dance To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairperson So you are in IRTS, but IRTS is generally a service which women do not opt for. And women choose IRAS or IRPS instead. So was that a choice or you got allocated… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #83 : Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, Kerala Home State, Writing Stories Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #88 : Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, PSIR Optional, surfing defence forums online Hobby
Date of Interview: 24th August Board: Sathiyavathy Ma’am Background: B.Tech, M.Tech – Aerospace engineering, IIT Bombay Optional: PSIR Hobbies: Following indigenous defence project development, surfing defence forums online M.Tech project: Elephant herd optimisation Internships: CMU, USA – Robotics (autonomous navigation of MAVs); DRDO – Camera calibration, Appreciation letter for publishing research paper; ISRO – In… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #88 : Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, PSIR Optional, surfing defence forums online Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #82 : Smita Nagraj Board, Rajasthan Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Writing Hindi poems, Forest conservation,Theatre Hobbies
Date of Interview: 31/08/21 Board: Smita Nagraj Mam Background: IIT-B, NSS, POR in college Optional: Mechanical Engineering Home State: Rajasthan Hobby: Writing Hindi poems, Forest conservation,Theatre To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman You have a good loud voice. How you have used it in life? You specifically mentioned leadership. What kind… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #82 : Smita Nagraj Board, Rajasthan Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Writing Hindi poems, Forest conservation,Theatre Hobbies
Miscellaneous Quiz: Organization & Bodies – II | 3 September 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.
