What is the news? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) appointed a joint committee to study air pollution in Kerala. It made several recommendations to improve air quality in Kerala. What are the key recommendations of the panel? Installation of vapor recovery systems at fuelling stations Retrofitting of diesel vehicles with particulate filters to improve air… Continue reading Panel Recommendations to improve “Air Quality in Kerala”
“AsterX” – France’s First Military Exercise in Space
What is the news? French Space Command(CDE) launched its first military space exercise called AsterX. About Exercise AsterX: The exercise has been named AsterX in reference to the first French satellite, which was put into orbit in 1965. Purpose: During the exercise, the French Military aims to monitor a potentially dangerous space object. It will… Continue reading “AsterX” – France’s First Military Exercise in Space
SC Ruling on Appointment of “State Election Commissioners”
What is the news? The Supreme Court held that independent persons should be appointed State Election Commissioners, not the Bureaucrats holding government office. What was the case? The Supreme Court gave this judgment in a case related to Goa. There the law secretary was given the charge of State Election Commissioner. What are the key… Continue reading SC Ruling on Appointment of “State Election Commissioners”
First “Quad Summit” Held Virtually
What is the news? The first-ever leadership Quad summit held virtually. About the First Quad Summit: Participation: Indian Prime Minister, US President, Australian PM, and Japanese PM participated virtually in the first Quad summit. What were the key takeaways from the Summit? Free and Open Indo-Pacific: The leaders have called for a free and open… Continue reading First “Quad Summit” Held Virtually
Science and Technology Quiz: Space & IT |13 Mar, 2021
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[UPSC Interview Transcript #65]: Smita Nagraj Board, Rajasthan Home State, Reading Classics, Diary Writing, Chess Hobbies
Board: Smita Nagraj Optional: Public Admin Home State: Rajasthan Hobbies: Reading Classics, Diary Writing, Chess Chairperson What is the last classic you have read? (said three books i recently read ), did not look convinced Have you read Shakespeare , Jane Eyre, Charles Dickens ( i said yes i have read Charles DIckens ) Tell… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #65]: Smita Nagraj Board, Rajasthan Home State, Reading Classics, Diary Writing, Chess Hobbies
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – March 13th, 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… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – March 13th, 2021
[UPSC Interview Transcript #64]: Manoj Soni Board, Maharashtra Home State, Bodybuilding, Cycling Hobbies
Board: Dr. Manoj Soni Optional: Maths Home State: Maharashtra Hobbies: Bodybuilding, Cycling Chairman What inspired you to follow bodybuilding? Tell me about Anna Hazare Then questions on has bureaucracy failed in Maharashtra ? should we promote more people like Anna Hazare to do work? or bureaucracy should be reformed ?-Followed discussion on it Member 1… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #64]: Manoj Soni Board, Maharashtra Home State, Bodybuilding, Cycling Hobbies
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | March 12 2021
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 12, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 India’s Rise as the new global manufacturing hub2 India’s new policy of proactive diplomacy3 Addressing Systemic Issues in Higher Education4 Working towards Climate Justice India’s Rise as the new global manufacturing hub Source: Indian Express Gs3: Bilateral, Regional and Global… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 12, 2021
