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 – Sep 20th 2021
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Explained: The AUKUS agreement to equip Australia with n-subs – About Nuclear Submarines
Synopsis: This article explains the difference between conventional and nuclear-powered submarines. Further also explains India’s nuclear-powered submarines. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the disadvantages of diesel-engine submarines?3 What makes nuclear submarines so important?4 About the Nuclear-powered Submarines of India Introduction Recently a new Trilateral Security Partnership grouping has been formed between the US, UK and Australia (AUKUS) for… Continue reading Explained: The AUKUS agreement to equip Australia with n-subs – About Nuclear Submarines
World Bank discontinues Doing Business rankings
What is the News? The World Bank Group has recently decided to discontinue publication of its ‘Doing Business’ rankings. About the Doing Business Report Doing Business report measures regulations across the 190 economies in 12 business regulatory areas to assess the business environment in each economy. Read more: World Bank’s Doing Business Report What led to… Continue reading World Bank discontinues Doing Business rankings
AUKUS Security Alliance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the key features of AUKUS Security Alliance?2.0.0.0.1 Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines2.0.0.0.2 Focus on Indo-Pacific2.0.0.0.3 Other multi-sectoral cooperation3 Other key features of AUKUS Security Alliance4 What is the significance of the AUKUS Security Alliance?5 Why China has raised its concerns regarding the AUKUS Security Alliance?6 What the… Continue reading AUKUS Security Alliance – Explained, pointwise
Non-farm activities need a big push to boost rural incomes, say experts
What is the news? The National Sample Survey (NSS) in its latest findings mentioned that Doubling farmers’ income by 2022 is not feasible. The findings also mentioned reasons such as reduced earnings from crop production and increased debts for not achieving it. The findings also highlighted the need for a strong policy response to reverse the trend.… Continue reading Non-farm activities need a big push to boost rural incomes, say experts
National Entrance cum Eligibility Test(NEET) – Issues and Significance- Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)?3 What are the changes introduced in NEET so far?4 What are the advantages of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test?5 What are the challenges associated with the NEET?6 What should be the way forward? Introduction Recently, The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed… Continue reading National Entrance cum Eligibility Test(NEET) – Issues and Significance- Explained, pointwise
[Yojana August Summary] Reforms in the Civil Services – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Evolution of Civil services in India3 Classification of Civil Services4 Why do we need the Civil service reforms?5 What are the problems associated with civil services in India?6 What are the recent Civil service reforms carried out by the government?7 What are the required reforms in Civil Services?8 Conclusion… Continue reading [Yojana August Summary] Reforms in the Civil Services – Explained, pointwise
Can the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation be the regional body that stabilises Afghanistan?
Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction3 The Shanghai Five and SCO4 What are the issues associated with the SCO?4.1 Different interest among Russia and China in Central Asia4.2 Quarrels within other members on regional security challenges5 What should India do? Synopsis The crisis in Afghanistan presents a major opportunity for the SCO to realise its regional ambitions. Introduction… Continue reading Can the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation be the regional body that stabilises Afghanistan?
Archakas of all hues : About religious reforms
Synopsis: The reforms made by the Tamil Nadu government in Temples and their acceptance in Court is paving a way for reforms in Temples throughout India. Introduction Recently, the Tamil Nadu government appointed 24 trained archakas (priests) in temples across the State which come under the control of the Department of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments… Continue reading Archakas of all hues : About religious reforms
New report suggests how land-use for renewable energy in India can be environmentally sustainable
What is the news? Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has recently released a report titled “Renewable Energy and Land Use in India by Mid-Century“. According to the report, India will use significant stretches of land by 2050 to install renewable energy generation capacities, and the land-use increase may have an impact on… Continue reading New report suggests how land-use for renewable energy in India can be environmentally sustainable
