Watermeal: Earth’s tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space

Source: The post is based on the article “Watermeal: Earth’s tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space” published in “Wion” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists from Thailand are conducting groundbreaking research into the potential of Watermeal plants as a source of nutrition and oxygen for astronauts. What is… Continue reading Watermeal: Earth’s tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space

Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)” published in “PIB” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a royalty rate for lithium, niobium, and for Rare Earth Elements (REEs). … Continue reading Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)

3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report

Source: The post is based on the article “3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report” published in “The Hindu” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The ‘Report Card on the Performance of Information Commissions in India, 2022-23’ has been released. The report has been compiled based on the performance of Information Commissions… Continue reading 3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report

Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance

Source: The post is based on the article “Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTG)?3 What is Habitat?4 What are Habitat rights?5 Under what law are Habitat rights granted?6 Which states… Continue reading Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 11th, 2023

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 October 11th, 2023

[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – October, 2023 – 1st week

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of October 2023 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2023. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – October, 2023 – 1st week

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 10th, 2023

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 October 10th, 2023

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – October 11th, 2023

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 – October 11th, 2023

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