Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be commencing with Comprehensive Guidance Program (CGP) 2022 from 13th May 2021. CGP is a Flagship Pre-cum-Mains Foundation Program of ForumIAS that takes care of 360-degree mentor-backed preparation, covering your Prelims + Mains so that you are best prepared to ace the examination in one go. This program is… Continue reading Pre-cum-Mains Foundation Comprehensive Guidance Program (CGP) 2022 | Starts 13th May 2021
US’s Freedom of Navigation Operation in India’s EEZ – Explained, Pointwise
Synopsis: The recent Freedom of Navigation Operation (FONOP) of the US in India’s EEZ is in violation of UNCLOS. Introduction Recently, the US 7th Fleet announced that one of its warships, USS John Paul Jones carried out Freedom of Navigation operation(FONOP). The FONOP operation carried out approximately 130 nautical miles west of Lakshadweep Islands. This is… Continue reading US’s Freedom of Navigation Operation in India’s EEZ – Explained, Pointwise
Darbar Move Tradition of Jammu and Kashmir?
What is the News? Darbar move tradition in Jammu and Kashmir discontinues from this year. The move aims to take only sensitive records from Jammu to Srinagar, starting this summer. This is a shift from previous years. Earlier, the entire administration and records would get shifted. About Darbar Move Tradition: Darbar move is the name… Continue reading Darbar Move Tradition of Jammu and Kashmir?
NSO Releases “Women and Men in India Report, 2020”
What is the News? The National Statistical Office released the Women and Men in India report, 2020. About Women and Men in India Report, 2020: National Statistical Office produces the Women and Men in India Report, 2020 annually. This is the 22nd issue in its series. Purpose: The report consolidates the crucial socio-economic indicators that… Continue reading NSO Releases “Women and Men in India Report, 2020”
Report on Racial Discrimination against Northeast People
What is the News? Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) releases a study on racial discrimination and hate crimes against people from the northeastern States. About the study: Conducted by: The Centre for Criminology and Victimology at the National Law University(NLU), Delhi conducted the study, under the aegis of the ICSSR. Purpose: The study analysed… Continue reading Report on Racial Discrimination against Northeast People
New findings about Antarctica’s “Thwaites Glacier” Melting
What is the News? Researchers at Sweden’s University of Gothenburg releases a new finding related to the melting of the Thwaites Glacier. They found that the melting was worse than previously thought. About Thwaites Glacier: Thwaites Glacier is a 120 km wide, fast-moving glacier located in Antarctica. Size: Because of its size (1.9 lakh square… Continue reading New findings about Antarctica’s “Thwaites Glacier” Melting
Union Minister to launch “Aahaar Kranti Mission”
What is the News? The Union Minister for Science and Technology will launch a mission called `Aahaar Kranti’. About Aahaar Kranti Mission: Vijnana Bharati (Vibha) and the Global Indian Scientists’ and Technocrats’ Forum (GIST) will launch Aahaar Kranti Mission. Aim: The mission will aim to spread the message of the need for a nutritionally balanced diet.… Continue reading Union Minister to launch “Aahaar Kranti Mission”
ICMR’s International Symposium on “One Health” in India
What is the News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare chairs ICMR’s International Symposium for one health in India. About ICMR’s International Symposium ICMR’s Indian Journal of Medical Research: The journal discusses the One Health approach. The title of this symposium is ‘One Health in India: Research informing biosafety, preparedness, and response’. Committee on Eco-Health… Continue reading ICMR’s International Symposium on “One Health” in India
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 13 Apr, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Darbar Move Tradition of Jammu and Kashmir? What is the News? Darbar move tradition in Jammu and Kashmir discontinues from this year. The move aims to take only sensitive records from Jammu to Srinagar, starting this summer. This is a shift from previous years. Earlier,… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 13 Apr, 2021
History Quiz: Modern History – II |13 Apr, 2021
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