David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper contribution to protein research

Source: The post David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper contribution to protein research has been created, based on the article “Biology transformed: Nobel for determining protein structure recognises a big advance” published in “The Hindu” on 14th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper- Miscellaneous Context: The article discusses the Nobel Prize… Continue reading David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper contribution to protein research

The Wilmington Declaration’s impact on India’s relationship with China

Source: The post the Wilmington Declaration’s impact on India’s relationship with China has been created, based on the article “China, India and New Delhi’s Quad dilemma” published in “The Hindu” on 14th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-international relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Context:… Continue reading The Wilmington Declaration’s impact on India’s relationship with China

Reasons and their impacts for the increasing heatwaves in Indian cities

Source: The post reasons and their impacts for the increasing heatwaves in Indian cities has been created, based on the article “A critical message for the urban elite” published in “The Hindu” on 14th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Context: The article discusses how poor urban… Continue reading Reasons and their impacts for the increasing heatwaves in Indian cities

[Download] New 10 PM Weekly Compilation – October 2024 – 1st week

Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – Oct 2024 –1st week for practice of current affairs. All Questions have been framed based on the format of 2024 UPSC prelims exam. The compilation has been arranged based on the Prelims syllabus. Click on the following link to download the… Continue reading [Download] New 10 PM Weekly Compilation – October 2024 – 1st week

UPSC Mains Answer Writing 14th October 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, 14th October 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 14th October 2024 I Mains Marathon

Concerns grow as Uttarakhand’s ‘skeleton lake’ is shrinking

News: Climate Change and Global Warming are believed to be the reasons behind the shrinking of the Roopkund lake. 1. Climate Change: United Nations defines climate change as long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural or anthropogenic in origin. 2. Roopkund Lake: It is located 16,500 feet above sea level… Continue reading Concerns grow as Uttarakhand’s ‘skeleton lake’ is shrinking

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Issues in the treatment of ‘rare diseases’, and what the govt can do

News: Last week, the Delhi High Court had issued directions to improve the availability of ‘orphan drugs’. 1. Orphan Drugs: They are the medicines used to diagnose, prevent or treat an orphan (rare) disease. 2. Rare Diseases: World Health Organisation defines rare disease as a debilitating lifelong disease or disorder with a prevalence of 1… Continue reading Issues in the treatment of ‘rare diseases’, and what the govt can do

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Centre prepares new rules to curb greenwashing

News: The Centre will release the final rules on greenwashing, and violations of these rules will invite penalties under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. 1. Greenwashing: It refers to the process of a company misleading consumers about the environmental benefits of their products or practices. 2. Also known as ‘green sheen’, it… Continue reading Centre prepares new rules to curb greenwashing

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