Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I June 27, 2022
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[Answered] India is a rich source of rare earths, but still imports. Why are they strategically important and what are the challenges India is facing in becoming self-sufficient in rare earth minerals?
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Explain some points related to significance of rare earth elements. Also write some challenges which India is facing in becoming self-sufficient in rare earth minerals. Conclusion: Write a way forward. The rare earth elements (REE) are a set of seventeen metallic elements i.e., fifteen lanthanides, plus scandium and yttrium. They are… Continue reading [Answered] India is a rich source of rare earths, but still imports. Why are they strategically important and what are the challenges India is facing in becoming self-sufficient in rare earth minerals?
[Answered] What is Virtual Private Network (VPN)? Highlight the implications of India’s new VPN rules.
Introduction: Explain Virtual Private Network. Body: write some implications of India’s new VPN rules. Conclusion: Write a way forward. A virtual private network, or VPN, is an encrypted connection over the Internet from a device to a network. The encrypted connection helps ensure that sensitive data is safely transmitted. It prevents unauthorized people from eavesdropping… Continue reading [Answered] What is Virtual Private Network (VPN)? Highlight the implications of India’s new VPN rules.
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 28th, 2022
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 28th, 2022
NITI Aayog Launches Report on India’s Gig and Platform Economy
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy Report?3 What are the key highlights from the report?4 What are the recommendations of the report? What is the News? NITI Aayog has launched a report titled ‘India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy’. What is India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy Report?… Continue reading NITI Aayog Launches Report on India’s Gig and Platform Economy
Rajasthan’s ‘bird village’ set to be declared wetland
What is the News? Menar Village in the Udaipur district is set to be notified as Rajasthan’s new wetland. This will pave the way for getting the Ramsar site status for this village. Note: At present, Rajasthan has two wetlands recognised as Ramsar sites – Keoladeo Ghana in Bharatpur district and Sambhar Salt Lake in… Continue reading Rajasthan’s ‘bird village’ set to be declared wetland
India State Support Program for Road Safety: World Bank approves $250 mn loan for road safety
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the “India State Support Program for Road Safety”?3 How will the program help the states in reducing road accidents?4 Road Accidents in India and their impact on the economy What is the News? The World Bank has approved a $250 million loan to support the “India State Support… Continue reading India State Support Program for Road Safety: World Bank approves $250 mn loan for road safety
Crisis in salt sector hits 5 lakh people in Gujarat
Contents1 What is the News?2 Salt Industry in India3 Government of India’s role in the Salt Industry4 What are the problems the Salt Industry is facing currently?5 What should the government do to solve the problems in the Salt Industry? What is the News? The Salt Industry is facing enormous challenges in meeting the demand… Continue reading Crisis in salt sector hits 5 lakh people in Gujarat
N95 mask with nanoparticle coating developed using 3D printing technology
What is the News? Researchers from Amity University (Haryana) have developed an N95 mask by using 3D printing technology. What is the N95 Mask? N95 mask (respirator) is a safety device that covers the nose and mouth and helps protect the wearer from breathing in some hazardous substances. The ‘N95’ designation means that when subjected… Continue reading N95 mask with nanoparticle coating developed using 3D printing technology
Oceans Great Dying 2.0: Mass extinction haunts oceans
What is the News? Scientists warn of imminent mass extinction of marine species similar to one that happened 250 million years ago during the Permian Era. What is the Permian Era? The Permian era is a period spanning 298.9 million-252.2 million years ago. This was a time before the dinosaurs ruled the planet. Global ocean… Continue reading Oceans Great Dying 2.0: Mass extinction haunts oceans
