India worst affected by climate change among G20 says report News: A study titled ‘Brown to Green’ by Climate Transparency (CT) has said that India is worst affected by climate change among G20 countries. Facts: Key Takeaways from the study India, Russia, France, Italy and Germany are the top 5 for average climate related annual deaths… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 12th, 2019
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7 PM | The fast-evolving ethical conundrums of biotechnology | 12th November, 2019
Context: List of ethical concerns for the biotechnology and bio-engineering community. More in news: The 2019 Global Community Bio Summit will be held at MIT Media Lab, Cambridge in October. Biotechnology: Biotechnology is a broad discipline in which biological processes, organisms, cells or cellular components are exploited to develop new technologies. Brewing and baking bread are… Continue reading 7 PM | The fast-evolving ethical conundrums of biotechnology | 12th November, 2019
Must Read News Articles-November 12th 2019
GS-2 Capacity-building programme for Afghan diplomats begins Two-week intensive course is part of India-China initiative Anaemia among men a major public health problem Its prevalence is 23.2% among men, finds study The extra mile: on Kartarpur corridor Kartarpur corridor has realised the dream of devout Sikhs, but done little for India-Pak. ties GS-3 Committee to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-November 12th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 12th, 2019
Q.1) “Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered one of the most significant challenges the world faces today.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Paddy stubble burning in states neighbouring Delhi, is being seen as one of the reasons for the smog in the national capital. Change to a less water-guzzling crop will help address stubble burning.” Do you… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 12th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #9 November 11, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 11th, 2019
Explained: What is Article 142, invoked by SC to give land for a mosque? News:The Supreme Court referring to the demolition of the Babri Masjid at the disputed site has said that it was invoking Article 142 to ensure that a wrong committed must be remedied. Facts: The Supreme Court had used extraordinary powers granted… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 11th, 2019
7 PM | Coastal Flooding: As the seas come closer | 11th November, 2019
Context: Coastal flooding More in news: The study estimates that by 2050, without dramatic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, at least 300 million people across the world, that is more than three times the currently accepted number of 80 million, will be at risk of annual coastal flooding. The new study by Scott Kulp and… Continue reading 7 PM | Coastal Flooding: As the seas come closer | 11th November, 2019
Download: Prelims Marathon October, 2019 Compilation (MCQs , Answers and Explanations)
Friends, We are releasing the Prelims Marathon (or Daily Quiz)Compilation for the month of October, 2019. Download the ForumIAS Prelims Marathon (October, 2019) Compilation Clicking Here. For all other Important Downloads: Visit our Downloads Page About Prelims Marathon Initiative: About 5-7 Daily MCQs, excluding Saturday and Sunday. The questions are published in the evening everyday around 4 PM.
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 9, 2019
Q.1) “Even as malnutrition accounted for millions of deaths in children under the age of five in India, there is issue of rising obesity in schoolchildren in many States.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Sardar Patel’s contribution to the Indian Freedom struggle has been remarkable and incomparable.” Comment. Answers Q.3) What is difference between a storm and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 9, 2019
Must Read News Articles-November 11th 2019
GS-2 After RCEP reticence, need for reform recalibration India needs to prepare for the next round of structural reforms to join global value chains and unleash manufacturing A reward for ‘egregious’ violations A balance sheet would show that more has been lost than retrieved in the Ayodhya judgment Centre gets responses to draft Social Security… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-November 11th 2019
