Source: The post concern over a speech by Justice S.K. Yadav of the Allahabad High Court has been created, based on the article “Wounding the spirit of the Constitution of India” published in “The Hindu” on 14th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions… Continue reading Concern over a speech by Justice S.K. Yadav of the Allahabad High Court
Zika virus transmission in Africa is low due to differences in mosquito species
Source: The post Zika virus transmission in Africa is low due to differences in mosquito species has been created, based on the article “Genomic variation in mosquitoes responsible for low rates of Zika transmission in Africa: Study” published in “Down to Earth” on 14th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Science and technology-Science and Technology-… Continue reading Zika virus transmission in Africa is low due to differences in mosquito species
India’s need to triple climate investments to meet its targets
Source: The post India’s need to triple climate investments to meet its targets has been created, based on the article “India needs to triple green investments for meeting climate targets: Report” published in “Down to Earth” on 14th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Environment Context: The article discusses India’s need to triple climate… Continue reading India’s need to triple climate investments to meet its targets
Donald Trump’s return as U.S. President and its impact on South Asia
Source: The post Donald Trump’s return as U.S. President and its impact on South Asia has been created, based on the article “Trump’s return and the South Asia outlook” published in “The Hindu” on 14th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting… Continue reading Donald Trump’s return as U.S. President and its impact on South Asia
Manganese
News: A study conducted by Mahavir Cancer Sansthan, Bihar has found that manganese contamination of water is leading to cancer in the Gangetic plains of Bihar. About Manganese It is a hard, brittle, silvery metal that is usually found in combination with iron, not as a free element in nature. The two common types of… Continue reading Manganese
Abathsahayeswarar Temple
News: The Abathsahayeswarar temple has been selected for the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. About Abathsahayeswarar Temple The temple is in Thukkatchi in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is 1,300-year-old and was constructed by Kings Vikrama Chola and Kulothunga Chola. Kulothunga established an idol for Sarabeshwarar, which is the reason this deity is… Continue reading Abathsahayeswarar Temple
GenCast
News: Google’s DeepMind has launched GenCast to improve the weather forecasting models. About GenCast It is a new Artificial Intelligence based weather forecasting model that can predict weather up to 15 days in advance in just 8 minutes. It displays greater speed and accuracy than traditional weather forecasting systems. Working of GenCast: It employs probabilistic… Continue reading GenCast
DHARANI
News: The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has released 3D high resolution images of human foetal brain, achieving a major landmark in the domain of brain mapping technology. About Dharani It is the largest publicly available digital dataset of the human foetal brain. It is a complete atlas of the human brain with researchers providing… Continue reading DHARANI
Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024- Explained Pointwise
The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has been recently passed in the Lok Sabha. It aims to establish a unified and streamlined legal framework for Indian Railways by repealing the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905, and incorporating its provisions into the Railways Act, 1989. This initiative simplifies the legal structure governing Indian Railways while addressing emerging challenges… Continue reading Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024- Explained Pointwise
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 12th December 2024 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing, 12th December 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 12th December 2024 I Mains Marathon
