Kerala man being examined for Nipah, no confirmation yet

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is investigating a sample from a man in Kerala who is suspected to be carrying the Nipah virus. Previously, in 2018, there was a Nipah outbreak in Kerala which claimed 17 lives in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts of the state. Nipah Virus is a zoonotic virus i.e. transmitted… Continue reading Kerala man being examined for Nipah, no confirmation yet

National Register Of Citizens: MHA to assist Assam to set up 1,000 tribunals

With regard to the National Register of Citizens, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to extend assistance to the Assam government in setting up 1,000 foreigner’s tribunals where people can contest their exclusion. Further, the Assam government has also proposed to set up e-Foreigners Tribunal. The MHA decision comes after the Supreme Court… Continue reading National Register Of Citizens: MHA to assist Assam to set up 1,000 tribunals

Heat wave to continue for a couple of days: IMD

The India Meteorological Department has said that severe heat wave conditions will continue in many parts over the next couple of days, especially in Rajasthan and several parts of north and central India. A heat wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures-more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during the summer season. Heat… Continue reading Heat wave to continue for a couple of days: IMD

ANNOUNCEMENT : Current Affairs ( GS 2 & 3 ) + Answer Writing For Mains 2019 | Online + Offline

Dear Friends, This is to inform you that we shall be commencing with the Current Affairs ( GS 2 & 3 ) + Answer Writing for Mains 2019. These classes will be available in both Online and Offline mode as per schedule mentioned below. The Focus of the Current Affairs Classes will be Content Building… Continue reading ANNOUNCEMENT : Current Affairs ( GS 2 & 3 ) + Answer Writing For Mains 2019 | Online + Offline

Must Read News Articles – June 3rd, 2019

GS-2 Centre in damage control mode over anti-Hindi protests The draft National Education Policy’s recommendation regarding the three-language formula and mandatory Hindi teaching in schools, has raised concerns across the political spectrum in Tamil Nadu. Telangana gets Hyderabad buildings in possession of Andhra Pradesh Government buildings and bungalows in Hyderabad that are in the custody… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 3rd, 2019

Prelims 2019 Answer Key : Check your Score across all major Key – In one Place

Dear Friends, This is to inform you that ForumIAS Official Answer Key is now available. Please visit the link given below ( You must be logged in to submit your options ) , and select your Paper Set, Answers which you have actually marked. All Major Answer Keys will be uploaded and you can check… Continue reading Prelims 2019 Answer Key : Check your Score across all major Key – In one Place

Scholarship for wards of defence personnel hiked

The Indian Prime Minister has approved major changes in the Prime Minister’s scholarship scheme under the National Defence Fund. Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)’ seeks to to encourage technical and post-graduate education for the widows and wards of the deceased/ex-service personnel of Armed Forces and Para Military Forces and Railway Protection Force The rates of… Continue reading Scholarship for wards of defence personnel hiked

Below normal rainfall likely in northwest, northeast: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a normal monsoon, with the country as a whole set to receive 96% of the long period average (LPA) rainfall. However, northwest and northeast India will receive below normal rainfall. The IMD defines normal rainfall as between 96% and 104% of the Long Period Average (LPA). If the… Continue reading Below normal rainfall likely in northwest, northeast: IMD

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