Source: This post on Murine Typhus has been created based on the article “Kerala man infected with rare bacterial disease: What to know about murine typhus” published in Indian Express on 14th October 2024. Why in the news? Recently, doctors diagnosed a 75-year-old man from Kerala, who had recently travelled to Vietnam and Cambodia, with the bacterial… Continue reading Murine Typhus
Classical Languages of India – Explained, Pointwise
In 2004, the Indian government began recognizing certain languages as “classical languages” of India to highlight their historical importance. Tamil was the first language to receive this status in 2004. Over time, other languages such as Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia were also recognized. In October 2024, the government conferred the classical language status… Continue reading Classical Languages of India – Explained, Pointwise
X-Band Radar and its application
Source: This post on X-Band Radar and its application has been created based on the article “What is Wayanad’s new X-band radar?” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2024. Why in the news? In July 2024, devastating floods and landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district claimed more than 200 lives. In response, the Union Ministry of Earth… Continue reading X-Band Radar and its application
Supreme Court decide about the sub-categorization of Scheduled Castes
Source: The post Supreme Court decide about the sub-categorization of Scheduled Castes has been created, based on the article “Internal inequalities must stay at the heart of sub-quota conversation” published in “Indian Express” on 14th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Social Justice Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling on the… Continue reading Supreme Court decide about the sub-categorization of Scheduled Castes
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
What is Wayanad’s new X- band radar?
News: Following the devastating floods and landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district in July 2024, the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences has approved the installation of an X- band radar in the district. 1. Radar: It stands for radio detection and ranging. It functions by utilising radio waves to detect and locate the objects, measure their… Continue reading What is Wayanad’s new X- band radar?
