9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 7th, 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 and adds value not just for GS but also for essay writing. Hence, the 9 PM brief now covers the following newspapers:
- The Hindu
- Indian Express
- Livemint
- Business Standard
- Times of India
- Down To Earth
- PIB
- We have also introduced the relevance part to every article. This ensures that you know why a particular article is important.
- Since these changes are new, so initially the number of articles might increase, but they’ll go down over time.
- It is our endeavor to provide you with the best content and your feedback is essential for the same. We will be anticipating your feedback and ensure the blog serves as an optimal medium of learning for all the aspirants.
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Boom in Foreign University Branch Campuses in India: Can They Deliver Quality Education?
India is currently witnessing a pivotal moment in its higher education landscape, with foreign universities entering the domestic space to establish physical campuses. India, with a youth population of over 500 million aged 5–24 years, stands at the cusp of a demographic dividend. Yet, its Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education remains at a… Continue reading Boom in Foreign University Branch Campuses in India: Can They Deliver Quality Education?
Framework on Repairability Index (RI)
News: The Committee for the Framework on Repairability Index (RI) in Mobile and Electronic Sector has submitted its report to the Department of Consumer Affairs. It aims to improve repair access, transparency, and empower consumers. About Repairability Index (RI) The Repairability Index is a scoring system to rate how easily a product can be repaired.… Continue reading Framework on Repairability Index (RI)
Designating Senior Advocates
News: The Supreme Court scrapped its existing points-based system for designating senior advocates in the Supreme Court and High Courts. A new set of guidelines is issued. About Designating Senior Advocates Under Section 16 of the Advocates Act, 1961, the Supreme Court and High Courts have the authority to confer the designation of senior advocate based… Continue reading Designating Senior Advocates
Germanium (Ge)
News: India has formally raised concerns with China regarding export restrictions on germanium, a critical mineral essential for manufacturing semiconductors, fiber optic cables, and solar panels. About Germanium (Ge) Germanium (Ge) is a chemical element classified as a metalloid and appears as a silvery-grey, brittle solid. This element lies between silicon and tin in Group… Continue reading Germanium (Ge)
Basket sneaking and Confirm Shaming
News: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has intensified its scrutiny of e-commerce platforms for allegedly violating consumer rights. The authority is particularly targeting the use of dark patterns. About Dark Patterns Dark patterns are defined as deceptive design techniques used in user interface (UI) or user experience (UX) that are intentionally created to mislead… Continue reading Basket sneaking and Confirm Shaming
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 14 May 2025
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper & Indian Express. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 14 May 2025
Day 6 Prelims 20+: Jainism & Buddhism+Literature+Philosophy
In today’s Prelims 20+, we cover Jainism and Buddhism—two key non-Vedic traditions that challenged ritualism and promoted ethical living, renunciation, and self-realisation. Their literature, like the Jain Agamas, Tattvartha Sutra, Tripitakas, and Dhammapada, reflects deep philosophical thought and shaped ancient Indian culture and polity. Jainism taught Anekantavada (many-sided truth), Syadvada (relativity), and strict asceticism, while… Continue reading Day 6 Prelims 20+: Jainism & Buddhism+Literature+Philosophy
Global shipping agrees on hybrid emissions levy model
Source: The post Global shipping agrees on hybrid emissions levy model has been created, based on the article “How is shipping industry tackling emissions?” published in “The Hindu” on 13th May 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment Context: The International Maritime Organization (IMO), through its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC-83), deliberated on a Market-Based… Continue reading Global shipping agrees on hybrid emissions levy model
India must manage rising e-waste with urgency
Source: The post India must manage rising e-waste with urgency has been created, based on the article “India’s rising e-waste, the need to recast its management” published in “The Hindu” on 13th May 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation Context: India’s push toward becoming a developed nation is driven by digital… Continue reading India must manage rising e-waste with urgency
Universities are losing their freedom and academic purpose
Source: The post Universities are losing their freedom and academic purpose has been created, based on the article “The educational landscape, its disconcerting shift” published in “The Hindu” on 13th May 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Governance – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Context: Universities have traditionally upheld… Continue reading Universities are losing their freedom and academic purpose
Following articles have already been covered in the 7 PM Articles of the day:
India Infrastructure Report
7 PM Article – Urban Planning and Development- Explained Pointwise
