Author: ForumIAS

Telengana leads state wise ease of doing bussiness  Context Telangana is currently atop the yearly state-wise ranking on assessment of implementation of the ‘Business Reforms Action Plan’ (BRAP) in 2017. The final ranking is likely to be released in January, 2018. What is Business Reforms Action Plan? The complexity of regulatory processes and the difficulty… Continue reading Telengana leads state wise ease of doing bussiness 

Informal is normal  Context:   After a year of demonetisation in India it is time that the informal sector is given the much need attention. It is to be understood that both the formal and informal sector move in parallel lines for the betterment of the country’s economy. What is  the meaning of demonetization? Demonetization… Continue reading Informal is normal 

Banking on Legislation –Financial Resolution  Context: The recapitalization of public sector banks (PSBs) through bailouts be they as budgetary allocation or some sort of bond issue, has evoked much discussion. Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is cited as adequate punishment for defaulting borrower companies. Under the code, the resolution process has brought little succor… Continue reading Banking on Legislation –Financial Resolution 

Right to privacy as Right to life  Context: It is important for the courts to examine disability as a ground for the grant of bail Introduction: In the Supreme Court’s right to privacy judgment (Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India), Justice D.Y.Chandrachud held “Life and personal liberty are inalienable to human existence. The human… Continue reading Right to privacy as Right to life 

Delhi LG thinks he is the viceroy  Context AAP government in Delhi submitted their take in the court that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi is not a “Viceroy” but simply an agent of the President whose powers depend on the pleasure of the President. The court observed that the LG cannot intervene in the… Continue reading Delhi LG thinks he is the viceroy 

Icrisat Researchers Help Raise Groundnut Cro Context Researchers at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in Hyderabad have developed dual strategies to keep groundnuts almost free of contamination by aflatoxin — a toxin produced by the fungi Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. The dual strategies One strategy prevents groundnuts from being… Continue reading Icrisat Researchers Help Raise Groundnut Cro

For a wider cover  Context: India needs to design its tree-based programmes better to meet climate goals. Introduction: In 2015, India made a Bonn challenge commitment to place into restoration 13 million hectares(Mha) of degraded land by 2020 and an additional 8 Mha by 2030. India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) have also pledged to sequester… Continue reading For a wider cover 

Olive Ridleys keep date with Odisha  Context: Olive Ridley turtles have kept their date with Gahirmatha beach in Odisha’s Kendrapara district, known as world’s largest rookery of this endangered species, arriving just offshore for mating in large numbers. Introduction: Offshore congregation of Olive Ridley pairs has been observed along 8 km of the Habelighati shoreline.… Continue reading Olive Ridleys keep date with Odisha 

The Pecking Order Context: The Law Commission on preventing cruelty to poultry Introduction: Law Commission of India has submitted its 269th Report titled “Transportation and House-keeping of Egg-laying hens (layers) and Broiler Chickens” for the consideration of the Government. The Commission has drafted ‘The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Egg Laying Hens) Rules, 2017 and… Continue reading The Pecking Order

India plans 20GW solar tender, eyes domestic manufacturing boost? Context: India plans to invite bids for setting up 20 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity It is an attempt to spur domestic manufacturing of solar power equipment. What is the proposal? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) introduces the idea of mega bids… Continue reading India plans 20GW solar tender, eyes domestic manufacturing boost?