Author: ForumIAS

Nitrogen emissions going up: Study News: According to the ‘Indian Nitrogen Assessment’ nitrogen emissions in India has been increasing steadily. Important Facts: The ‘Indian Nitrogen Assessment’ is the first ever quantitative assessment of reactive nitrogen in the Indian environment. According the study, nitrogen particles constitute the largest fraction of PM2.5 5 is a class of… Continue reading Nitrogen emissions going up: Study

It will be War on single-use plastic News: India was the global host nation for 2018 World Environment Day (celebrated on 5thJune) Important Facts: The theme for 2018 World Environment Day was ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ India generates around 25000 tonnes of plastic waste every day India Prime Minister highlighted the need for an efficient plastic… Continue reading It will be War on single-use plastic

Preventing the next health crisis News: K Srinath Reddy, President of Public Health Foundation of India expresses his views to tackle obesity in India. Important facts: After wasting (a low weight-for-height ratio), India’s biggest nutrition challenge is obesity (excess body fat). India has the second highest number of obese children in the world (14.4 million).… Continue reading Preventing the next health crisis

Centre not to file counter-affidavit on Article 35A News: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition has challenged the Article 35 A in the Supreme Court. Important Facts: The petition was filed by We The Citizens arguing that Article 35 A is against the very spirit of oneness of India as it creates a “class within… Continue reading Centre not to file counter-affidavit on Article 35A

Familiar moorings: on foreign policy re-orientation News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-nation visit namely Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore signals a re-orientation of India’s foreign policy. Important facts: India attempts to moderate India’s strategic position. Prior to the three-nation visit, PM Modi attended informal summits in China and Russia. India and the U.S are committed to… Continue reading Untitled

World Bank nod for ₹6,000 cr. groundwater recharge plan News: 1. The government has joined hands with the World Bank to execute scheme called the Atal Bhujal Yojana(ABHY). Reasons to join hands with World Bank: 2. To address concerns about depleting groundwater reserves in India. Important facts: 3. ABHY is designed as a Central Sector… Continue reading World Bank nod for ₹6,000 cr. groundwater recharge plan

Maternal mortality ratio in the country drops to 130 from 167 News: Maternal mortality ratio dropped across the country as per the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) data. Important facts: As per the SRS data, the MMR (number of maternal deaths per 1, 00,000 live births) has dropped from 167 (in 2011-2013, the last SRS… Continue reading Maternal mortality ratio in the country drops to 130 from 167

RBI hikes repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25% News: 1. The RBI raises repo rate as international crude oil price surges. Important facts: 2. The six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%. 3. The last hike was in… Continue reading RBI hikes repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%

RBI hikes repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25% News: 1. The RBI raises repo rate as international crude oil price surges. Important facts: 2. The six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%. 3. The last hike was in… Continue reading RBI hikes repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%

Co-op banks can become small finance banks, says RBI News: The Reserve Bank of India in its recent monetary policy statements announced to allow urban co-operative banks (UCB) to convert into small finance banks (SFB). Important Facts: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to allow voluntary transition of urban co-operative banks (UCB) into small… Continue reading Co-op banks can become small finance banks, says RBI