What is the News? China formally approves the outline of its 14th 5-year plan (2021-25). Some proposed projects in China’s 5-year plan are the cause of concern for India. What are the key Concerns for India in China’s 5-year plan? Dam on Lower Reaches of Brahmaputra River: China’s 5-year plan approves the construction of a… Continue reading “China’s 5-year plan” and India’s Concerns
WHO Announced “Global Breast Cancer Initiative”
What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) announced an initiative called the “Global Breast Cancer Initiative”. About Global Breast Cancer Initiative: Aim: The initiative aims to reduce global breast mortality by 2.5% by 2040. The initiative will particularly focus on reducing deaths in low-income countries. There the progress to tackle the disease is… Continue reading WHO Announced “Global Breast Cancer Initiative”
“Shramik Kalyan Portal” of Indian Railways
What is the News? Indian Railways ensured 100% compliance with the minimum wage pay to contract workers. E-application Shramik Kalyan Portal used for this purpose. About Shramik Kalyan Portal: Launched by: the Indian Railways in the year 2018. Purpose: to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act. Also, to ensure that contractual… Continue reading “Shramik Kalyan Portal” of Indian Railways
key takeaways from the “ISRO-JAXA virtual meeting”
What is the news? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) and the Japanese space agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency(JAXA) held a virtual meeting. What are the key takeaways from the ISRO-JAXA virtual meeting? India and Japan agreed to explore opportunities for cooperation in space situational awareness and professional exchange programmes. They have signed an Implementing Arrangement for… Continue reading key takeaways from the “ISRO-JAXA virtual meeting”
[UPSC Interview Transcript #63]: Sathiyavathy Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Geography Optional, Included Teaching underprivileged children, reading Hindi poetry Hobbies
Interview Date: 25 Feb, Afternoon, 1st to go Board: Sathiyavathy Background: B. Tech in Electronics Engg. Home State: Uttar Pradesh Optional: Geography Employee: 1.5 years in an MNC dealing with mobile chipsets. Hobbies: Included Teaching underprivileged children, reading Hindi poetry, Chairman Is this your photo? I nodded yes. She kept reading aloud my DAF including… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #63]: Sathiyavathy Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Geography Optional, Included Teaching underprivileged children, reading Hindi poetry Hobbies
All India Simulator Test Series for Prelims 2021 | 11th March
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we are going to conduct the All India Simulator Test Series for Prelims 2021 from 11th April 2021 in online mode. 14 Tests = 8 GS Simulators + 4 CSAT Simulators + 2 All India Open Mock Tests The 8 GS Simulator Tests along with 4 CSAT Simulator… Continue reading All India Simulator Test Series for Prelims 2021 | 11th March
Science and Technology Quiz: Science & Technology |12 Mar, 2021
Good Morning Friends, We are Posting Today’s Prelims Marathon 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Subject Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2348] Prelims Marathon Quiz For UPSC IAS Prelims 2024
[UPSC Interview Transcript #62]: Sathiyavathy Board, Jharkhand Home State, Sociology Optional, Steet Photography Hobby
Interview Date: 25th February Interview Duration: 20 minutes Board: M. Sathiyavathy Background: B.E Civil Optional: Sociology Hobby: Steet Photography Interest: Travelling, Mentoring Born: Bihar Home State: Jharkhand Chairperson 1. What is street photography? 2. What did you do in your work? 3. Who were your clients? 4. What have you been doing since 2018? 5.… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #62]: Sathiyavathy Board, Jharkhand Home State, Sociology Optional, Steet Photography Hobby
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – March 12th, 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 12th, 2021
[UPSC Interview Transcript #61]: Smita Nagraj Board, Haryana Home State, Sociology Optional, Chess & Swimming Hobbies
Duration: 30 mins Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Employee: IRS C&CE Optional: Sociology Home State: Haryana Hobbies: Chess and swimming Chairman how are you feeling? you are already in service. Has the name of the service been changed? you are from Haryana. Tell 3 areas in which you want to work in next 10years? Education what… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #61]: Smita Nagraj Board, Haryana Home State, Sociology Optional, Chess & Swimming Hobbies
