Delhi CM to attend ‘Daring Cities 2020’ conference

News: The Chief Minister of Delhi will be among the five urban leaders from around the world to speak at the ‘Daring Cities 2020’. Facts: Daring Cities: It is an action-oriented forum designed to empower urban leaders including mayors and other decision-makers to tackle the climate crisis. Created by: It was established by ICLEI and… Continue reading Delhi CM to attend ‘Daring Cities 2020’ conference

New Caledonia rejects independence from France

News: French territory of New Caledonia voted against independence from France in a referendum held recently.The referendum was a part of a decolonisation plan agreed in 1998 known as the Noumea Accord. Facts: New Caledonia: It is an archipelago and special collectivity of France located in the southwest Pacific Ocean. Significance: It has large deposits… Continue reading New Caledonia rejects independence from France

India successfully test-fires new version of nuclear-capable Shaurya Missile

News: Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) have successfully conducted the trial of the nuclear-capable Shaurya missile. Facts: Shaurya: It is a hypersonic surface-to-surface tactical missile developed as a land variant of short-range Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) K-15 Sagarika. Features:  These ballistic missiles belong to the K missile family.It has a range of at least… Continue reading India successfully test-fires new version of nuclear-capable Shaurya Missile

Explained: The discovery of Hepatitis C virus that helped three scientists win the Medicine Nobel

News: The 2020 Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology has been awarded to Americans Harvey J Alter and Charles M Rice and British scientist Michael Houghton for the discovery of the Hepatitis C virus. Facts: Hepatitis C: It is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV): the virus can cause both acute… Continue reading Explained: The discovery of Hepatitis C virus that helped three scientists win the Medicine Nobel

Dhaulasidh Hydro Project

News: Prime Minister has announced the construction of 66 MW Dhaulasidh Hydro Project at Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. Facts: Dhaulasidh Hydro Project: It is proposed on the horseshoe curve of the Beas river.The aim is to generate hydroelectricity and use water for irrigation in adjoining areas of the districts.

Answer Writing Focus Group ( AWFG ) for Mains 2020 Entrance Test on 10th October

For all updates on AWFG 2020 – Visit https://forumias.com/blog/awg  Dear All, We shall be commencing with the Answer Writing Focus Group ( AWFG ) for Mains 2020 from October 10th. The Admissions to the AWFG will be based on an entrance test conducted on Saturday, October 10, 2PM. Candidates will be given a question Paper… Continue reading Answer Writing Focus Group ( AWFG ) for Mains 2020 Entrance Test on 10th October

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Three Farm Acts and their constitutional debate.

Source: The Hindu Syllabus: Gs3: Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers Context: The passage of the three Farm Acts has raised a constitutional debate on Union’s powers to legislate on state subjects. What are the three contentious farm bills? The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020. The… Continue reading Three Farm Acts and their constitutional debate.

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