News:The Kerala Government is planning to stop the rampant growth of Senna spectabilis in the forest areas of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve(NBR). Facts: About Senna Spectabilis: Senna spectabilis is a plant species of the legume family (Fabaceae) native to South and Central America. The plant has become an invasive alien species in parts of Africa,… Continue reading Senna spectabilis
ARI developes ARI-516- a hybrid variety of grapes
News:Recently, Scientists from Pune based Agharkar Research Institute(ARI) have developed a hybrid variety of grapes called ARI-516. Facts: About ARI-516: ARI-516 is a high yielding variety of grapes which is resistant to fungal diseases and has excellent juice quality. It has been developed by interbreeding of two species from the same genus – Catawba variety… Continue reading ARI developes ARI-516- a hybrid variety of grapes
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 13, 2020
With the rise in risk of epidemics, India needs a new Epidemic disease act. Examine. The Hindu [read more] Discuss how use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can help in improving pest management and crop productivity. What steps are needed in this direction? Indian Express What is inverted duty structure? Discuss the impact of Inverted… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 13, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 13th March 2020
Today’s Newspaper – Paperwise GS – 1 Nothing in this section today [read more] GS -2 Editorial [Issues Related to health] Fighting COVID-19 together for shared future Parliament Bill Bills on Bankruptcy Code, Mineral Law get RS nod GS -3 Environment [Environment Impact Assessment] New Environment law cuts time for hearing Infrastructure [Roads, Road Safety]… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 13th March 2020
NOTICE: Suspension of Offline Activities at ForumIAS Academy, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
Pursuant to Delhi Govt Order No. 51/DGHS/PH-IV/COVID-19/2020/M/prsecyhfw/2282-96 dated 12.03.2020, under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, ForumIAS Academy Center in Karol Bagh, New Delhi will be closed with immediate effect till 31st March. Students may note that : [read more] Current Affairs Classes for Prelims 2020 will be resumed in online mode from Monday, 16th, at… Continue reading NOTICE: Suspension of Offline Activities at ForumIAS Academy, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: March 12, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 12th, 2020
In four years of a national mission, total supercomputers built: three News: India has produced just three supercomputers since 2015 under the National Supercomputer Mission (NSM). Facts: [read more] National Supercomputing Mission: Launched: 2015 Aim: Empower national academic and R&D institutions by installing a vast supercomputing grid comprising more than 70 high-performance computing facilities. Objectives:… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 12th, 2020
Important Update Regarding CA Classes at ForumIAS in Lieu of Coronavirus Threat
UPDATE at 1 AM, March 13 : Offline CA Classes including all Offline Classes & Tests are suspended as per Delhi Govt Orders due to cautionary measures being taken to contain Corona Virus. The Classes are likley to resume by Monday 5PM in ONLINE MODE. Dear Students, We are writing to let you know that… Continue reading Important Update Regarding CA Classes at ForumIAS in Lieu of Coronavirus Threat
7 PM | Corona, crude, credit | 12th March 2020
Context: Corona virus and its impact on Economy. Mains 2020: Covid-19 and its impact on global economy. Global markets haven’t witnessed such panic and dislocation since the global financial crisis of 2008. Global equity markets have collapsed, the US’s 10-year bond is at its lowest level ever, and crude prices underwent their largest single-day fall… Continue reading 7 PM | Corona, crude, credit | 12th March 2020
Govt plans to create 75 lakh SHGs by 2022
News:The government is planning to create a total of 75 lakh Self Help Groups by 2022 to enable more women to get a livelihood. Facts: Self Help Groups (SHGs): NABARD defines SHGs as “small economical homogenous affinity groups of rural poor, voluntarily formed to save and mutually contribute a common fund to be lent to… Continue reading Govt plans to create 75 lakh SHGs by 2022
