Author: ForumIAS

Plotting social progress:  Context India needs a cohesive measure of social progress in individual States as the country has now transformed itself into one of the fastest growing major economies. The economic achievements are extensive but the potential for growth remains strong despite some slackening. How to measure the growth? The societal reach of this… Continue reading Plotting social progress: 

2017 is set to be in top three hottest years: WMO:  Context: In its annual review, the UN says the gap between carbon cutting plans and the reductions required to keep temperature rises below 2 degrees Celsius is “alarmingly high”. Introduction: The new emissions gap report finds that global greenhouse emissions by 2020 “are likely… Continue reading 2017 is set to be in top three hottest years: WMO: 

PT news: Andaman’s new taste is sweet and sour Context Botanists in the Andaman and Nicobar Island which is hosting seven different species of wild banana. What is the discovery? The latest discovery published in the Nordic Journal of Botany, is of a species of wild banana named Musa paramjitiana happens to be the director… Continue reading PT news:

How much money will you contribute: India to developed countries at meet Context: The 23rd conference of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change under way in Bonn faces the challenge of raising the ambition of the world’s leaders, and giving practical form to the provisions of the Paris Agreement. Introduction: Although 169 countries have… Continue reading How much money will you contribute: India to developed countries at meet

Choking on Air Context The post-Diwali smog never receded as the city registered “severe” on the Air Quality Index (AQI). “Everyone may experience serious health effects”, comments the AQI website. Emergency measures taken The Environment Pollution and Prevention Control Authority (EPCA), which enforced Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) two days before Diwali, has asked the… Continue reading Choking on Air

51 pc Indian woman anaemic, 38 pc kids under 5 stunted Context: Highlighting India’s serious burden of undernutrition, a global report released recently  said that more than half of the women of reproductive age in the country suffer from anaemia. Introduction: The recently released family health survey (NFHS 4) results show that over 58% of… Continue reading 51 pc Indian woman anaemic, 38 pc kids under 5 stunted

LG cannot differ with government on tivial issue Context Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra orally observed that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) cannot differ with each and any administrative decision of the Delhi government. What were the other observations? Acknowledging the LG ‘S authority to differ, his disagreement with the Delhi government should not be… Continue reading LG cannot differ with government on tivial issue

Kambala: SC refuses to stay ordinance Context The Supreme Court has refused to stay a plea filed by animal rights activists challenging the annual buffalo race known as Kambala. What is Kambala? Kambala is a traditional bull sport similar to Jallikattu Kambala is a contest where two pairs of buffaloes tied ploughs are made to… Continue reading Kambala: SC refuses to stay ordinance

Rajasthan bill waits nod:Conversion Context Rajasthan government’s Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2017, which has been tabled in the state assembly, is in the eye of the storm. The bill seeks to replace the September 7 ordinance, which had drawn widespread criticism from several quarters. What is the bill about? The bill seeks to protect serving… Continue reading Rajasthan bill waits nod:Conversion