What is the news? Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021 has been awarded to German scientist Benjamin List and Scotland-born scientist David WC MacMillan “for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis.” What is asymmetric organocatalysis? Catalysts are substances that control and accelerate chemical reactions, without becoming part of the final product. For example, catalysts in cars transform toxic substances in exhaust fumes into harmless molecules. … Continue reading Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021
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Sensing heat: On 2021 Nobel for Physiology or Medicine
What is the news? This year Nobel prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded for the discovery of mechanism through which our body perceives temperature and pressure. Read more – Explained: Nobel Prize in Medicine 2021 Significance of the discovery Our ability to sense touch and temperature, particularly harmful temperature (too high or too low) determines, how to interact with… Continue reading Sensing heat: On 2021 Nobel for Physiology or Medicine
Economic lessons for India from the Evergrande crisis in China
Synopsis: China’s Evergrande issue has highlighted the importance of its real estate sector. India can take a few lessons out of this crisis. Background Evergrande, the world’s most indebted real estate company in China, may collapse in the near future. It has worried the financial and economic world. Read more – China’s ‘Lehman moment’ However, the big issue… Continue reading Economic lessons for India from the Evergrande crisis in China
RBI microfinance proposals that are anti-poor
Synopsis: Proposals of RBI’s consultative document will reduce the availability of cheap loans to the rural poor. Background In June 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) published a “Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance”. The paper was to promote the financial inclusion of the poor and competition among lenders. However, if the recommendations of… Continue reading RBI microfinance proposals that are anti-poor
Why India needs a refugee law?
Synopsis: India has always welcomed refugees during its history. However, it has still not codified any refugee law. Law is important to bring transparency and economic benefits. India’s efforts towards welfare of refugees Welcoming refugees lies at the core of India’s secular, spiritual and cultural values. India has hosted people fleeing war, conflict, and… Continue reading Why India needs a refugee law?
Explained: Nobel Prize in Medicine 2021
Context: Two scientists David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian won the Nobel Prize in medicine 2021 on Monday for their discoveries into how the human body perceives temperature and touch. About the discovery Nobel prize in the medicine has been awarded for the discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch. Artificial sensors like thermometer are very common temperature… Continue reading Explained: Nobel Prize in Medicine 2021
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Sep 29th 2021
About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Sep 29th 2021
[Update] UPSC Civil Services 2020 Official Cut-Off Marks Released
Dear Friends, UPSC has released UPSC Civil Services 2020 official Cut-off marks. Cut-off marks are minimum qualifying standards/marks secured by the last recommended candidate in various categories. Cut-off marks of Prelims are provided on the basis of GS Paper-I only. GS Paper-II was of qualifying nature with 33% marks as per Rule-15 of Civil Services… Continue reading [Update] UPSC Civil Services 2020 Official Cut-Off Marks Released
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Sep 27th 2021
About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Sep 27th 2021
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Aug 31st 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Aug 31st 2021
