What is the News? Researchers have found a tiny snail species named Physella Acuta also known as acute bladder snail in the Edappally canal in Kochi, Kerala. This snail species is globally branded as a Highly Invasive Species. Note: An invasive species is an organism that causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it… Continue reading Highly invasive snail spotted in Kerala
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Launch of the Resource Book on Springshed Management in the Indian Himalayan Region by NITI Aayog
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Springs?3 Concerns4 What are the recommendations given by the report based on best practices? What is the News? Niti Aayog has released a Resource Book on Springshed Management in the Indian Himalayan Region(IHR). This Resource Book is a summarised guiding document on best practices in springshed management in… Continue reading Launch of the Resource Book on Springshed Management in the Indian Himalayan Region by NITI Aayog
Diabetes Atlas: A new report shows worrying growth of the diabetes pandemic
Contents1 What is the News?2 About International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas3 What are the key findings of IDF Diabetes Atlas?4 About Diabetes What is the News? The 10th edition of the International Diabetes Federation Diabetes Atlas has been released. About International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas IDF Diabetes Atlas is the authoritative resource on… Continue reading Diabetes Atlas: A new report shows worrying growth of the diabetes pandemic
Cleaning of seashore and awareness drive in full swing under ‘Puneet Sagar’ Abhiyan by NCC cadets
What is the News? National Cadet Corps (NCC) is carrying out a nationwide campaign named ‘Puneet Sagar’ Campaign. What is the ‘Puneet Sagar’ Campaign? Puneet Sagar is a nationwide campaign to free seashores/beaches from plastic & other waste materials and increase awareness about the importance of keeping these clean. Aim: To propagate the message of… Continue reading Cleaning of seashore and awareness drive in full swing under ‘Puneet Sagar’ Abhiyan by NCC cadets
Adapt on climate, not mitigate: Study
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key observations made by the report?3 Initiative Related to Climate Action measures by Companies3.1 Science-Based Targets initiative(SBTi) What is the News? A report titled ‘Decarbonisation and the evolving role of corporate boards’ has been released by KPMG, a global network of professional firms. What are the key… Continue reading Adapt on climate, not mitigate: Study
Recent developments in India-Russia Relations – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the discussions of 21st India – Russia Annual summit3 Outcomes of recent India Russia Summit4 Areas of cooperation in India-Russia Relations5 What are the challenges in India-Russia relationships?6 How to shape the India-Russia relationship further? Introduction Recently, 21st India – Russia Annual summit took place. The Joint Statement… Continue reading Recent developments in India-Russia Relations – Explained, pointwise
Forum National Scholarship Test – For Admissions to CGP 2023 – Get upto 60% scholarship
Dear Friends, We are happy to announce that we shall be conducting a National Scholarship Test for deserving students for admissions to CGP 2023/ 2024. Candidates who are interested in joining ForumIAS for the preparation for CSE 2023/2024 can take the scholarship Test on January 9th 2022 in Offline Mode at Patna and Hyderabad Centers… Continue reading Forum National Scholarship Test – For Admissions to CGP 2023 – Get upto 60% scholarship
[Download] 9 PM Monthly Compilation | November, 2021
Hello everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 9pm Brief for the Month of November 2021. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Brief– With the 9 PM Current affairs brief we intend to simplify the newspaper reading experience. In 9PM briefs, we provide our reader with a summary of… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Monthly Compilation | November, 2021
Economy Quiz: Indian Economy – Central Bank in India and its powers & Functions 7 December 2021
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – December 7th, 2021
About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – December 7th, 2021
