A new species of jumping spiders has been spotted in Illithodu forests, Kerala. An analysis of the spiders has revealed that they belong to the genus Habrocestum. Species of the genus Habrocestum has been recorded mostly in Eurasia and Africa. It is the first time that species belonging to this genus has been found in… Continue reading Kerala forests home to new spider species
NGT seeks report on declaration of Najafgarh as wetland from Delhi and Haryana governments
The National Green Tribunal has sought action- taken report from the Delhi and Haryana State governments over the declaration of Najafgarh as a wetland. Wetlands are formed where the water table is at or near the surface of the land, or where the land is covered by water. The directions came following a plea moved… Continue reading NGT seeks report on declaration of Najafgarh as wetland from Delhi and Haryana governments
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 5, 2019
Archives Q.1) India has legitimate reasons to develop deterrence for the security of its space-based assets in the absence of global regulatory regime to address the growing militarization in space. Discuss. Answer: There is no global regulatory regime to address the growing militarisation in space. Challenges in space: Growing militarisation of space Increasing space debris… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 5, 2019
Lakshmi Vilas finds a new home in Indiabulls
The boards of Lakshmi Vilas Bank(LVB) and Indiabulls Housing Finance has approved the merger between the two to create what would be known as the ‘Indiabulls Lakshmi Vilas Bank’. The merger is subject to the approval of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI),as well as the grant of other regulatory approvals.The merged entity will have… Continue reading Lakshmi Vilas finds a new home in Indiabulls
Must Read News Articles – April 6th, 2019
Archives Pakistan opens a route for flights out of India In partial relief to airlines, Pakistan has opened one route for west-bound flights from India more than a month after it shut its airspace for all civilian flights following the Indian Air Force’s strikes at Balakot. Court declines plea against Gujjar quota The Supreme Court… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 6th, 2019
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CSE 2018 Final Results are Declared
Civil Services Examination 2018 Final Results have been declared. Download Final Result List Here ForumIAS Students who have secured Ranks in CSE 2018 We will upload the copies of the Students in the next 24 hours. Keep checking this page. P.P.S. They are not just community members but enrolled ForumIAS Students. *Candidate was part… Continue reading CSE 2018 Final Results are Declared
7 PM | Militarization and Weaponization of Outer Space | 5 April, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context After the ASAT test, India expects to play a role in the future in the drafting of international law on prevention of an arms race in outer space in its capacity as a major space faring nation with proven space technology. What is weaponization of outer space The… Continue reading 7 PM | Militarization and Weaponization of Outer Space | 5 April, 2019
