‘Places in news series‘ is a weekly initiative by Forumias. In this series we bring you highly detailed & visually rich maps of the places that have been in news recently. Go through these maps and prepare yourself for the high scoring mapping section of UPSC Prelims. For places in news part 1, 2, 3… Continue reading Places in news – Part 5 | Prelims Capsules 2021
Weekly Current Affairs Highlights – 31st May to 5th June
On this page, you can read all the major news/Current Affairs of the week. On a daily basis, we are covering all relevant Current Affairs under our various initiatives. For further reading, you can refer to our following initiatives: 9 PM: Daily Current Affairs Summaries For UPSC Daily Editorials: Daily Current Affairs Editorials For UPSC … Continue reading Weekly Current Affairs Highlights – 31st May to 5th June
Indian Polity Quiz: Revision | 6 June, 2021
Good Morning Friends, We are Posting Today’s Prelims Marathon Quiz Indian Polity Quiz Indian Polity news [WpProQuiz 2571]
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | June 5 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2570]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 5, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today India needs to replace frequent elections with One nation One election Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 2 – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Synopsis – India should hold simultaneous elections (One nation one election) to tackle various challenges… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 5, 2021
Model Tenancy Act: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise.
Introduction The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the Model Tenancy Act and circulated it to all States/Union Territories. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs had earlier released the draft guidelines in July 2019. The Act aims to bridge the trust deficit between tenants and landlords by clearly delineating their obligations.… Continue reading Model Tenancy Act: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise.
[Download] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | May, 2021
Hello everyone, Prelims Marathon is a specific initiative for UPSC Prelims 2021. The initiative covers subjects like History, Economics, Polity, Science and Technology, Geography and Environment. Here, we are posting the compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of May 2021. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of May… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | May, 2021
Govt launched (Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine) “SAGE Initiative and SAGE Portal”
What is the News? The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the (Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine) SAGE Initiative and SAGE portal for elderly persons. About SAGE Initiative and SAGE Portal: SAGE Initiative and SAGE Portal have been launched with an aim to provide “one-stop access” for elderly care. The portal will provide… Continue reading Govt launched (Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine) “SAGE Initiative and SAGE Portal”
What is the “Delta variant of Covid-19”?
What is the news? As per a study carried out by INSACOG (the consortium of labs undertaking genome sequencing in India), Delta variant of Covid-19 is the primary cause of the second Covid-19 wave gripping the country presently. What is the Delta Variant of Covid-19? The World Health Organization (WHO) has named B.1.617.1 variant as ‘Kappa‘… Continue reading What is the “Delta variant of Covid-19”?
DAC approves building of 6 conventional submarines under “Project-75I”
What is the News? Defence Acquisition Council(DAC) headed by the Defence Minister has approved a Request For Proposal(RFP) for the construction of six conventional submarines under Project-75I. About the Construction of Six Conventional Submarines: The six submarines under Project-75I will be built under the strategic partnership model. Strategic Partnership Model is a part of the… Continue reading DAC approves building of 6 conventional submarines under “Project-75I”
