News: The Global Economic Freedom Index 2020 has been released as a part of the Economic Freedom of the World: 2020 report by the Fraser Institute in Canada.In India, the report was co-published by Delhi-based Centre for Civil Society. Facts: About the report: The report measures the ‘economic freedom’ or the ability of individuals to… Continue reading India slips 26 places to 105 in global economic freedom index
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7 PM Editorial |Autonomous Bodies and Their Reforms| 12th September 2020
An Analysis on Autonomous Bodies and Their Reforms !
Union Minister launches Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF 2.0) and Streets for People Challenge
News: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs(I/C) has launched Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework(CSCAF) 2.0 along with the ‘Streets for People Challenge’. Facts: Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework(CSCAF): CSCAF: It is an assessment framework launched in 2019 by the Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs(I/C) on climate relevant parameters. Objective: To provide a clear… Continue reading Union Minister launches Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF 2.0) and Streets for People Challenge
Declaration of Results of Ranking of States: 2019 on support to Startup Ecosystems
News: The Results of the second edition of “States Startup Ranking 2019” has been released by the Minister of Commerce & Industry. Facts: States Startup Ranking 2019: The exercise was conducted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT). Objective: To foster competitiveness and propel States and Union Territories to work proactively towards… Continue reading Declaration of Results of Ranking of States: 2019 on support to Startup Ecosystems
125th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Shri Viswanatha Satyanarayana
News: The Vice President has inaugurated the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Viswanatha Satyanarayana. Facts: Viswanatha Satyanarayana(1895-1976): He was a 20th century Telugu writer.He was the first writer to impart a true Teluguness to the Ramayana.His works included poetry, novels, dramatic play, short stories and speeches, covering a wide range of subjects. Significance: Through… Continue reading 125th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Shri Viswanatha Satyanarayana
India, China agree on 5-point plan to de-escalate LAC stand-off
News: India and China have agreed on five points to guide their approach to the situation on the Line of Actual Control(LAC). Facts: Five Points: India and China should take guidance from the consensus of the leaders on developing India-China relations including not allowing differences to become disputes. The current situation in the border areas… Continue reading India, China agree on 5-point plan to de-escalate LAC stand-off
Govt forms Panel to Assess Impact of Waiving Loan Interest
News: Union government has constituted an expert committee to measure the economic impact of waiving interest on the Covid-19 related loan moratorium. Facts: About the Panel: The expert panel will be chaired by Rajiv Mehrishi, former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, and will submit its report within one week. Mandate: It will measure… Continue reading Govt forms Panel to Assess Impact of Waiving Loan Interest
Big blow to China as Thailand scraps KRA canal project
News: Thailand has announced that it has decided to scrap a Chinese led-KRA canal project. Facts: Kra Canal also known as Thai Canal or Kra Isthmus Canal refers to a proposed canal project that aims to connect the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea across the Kra Isthmus in southern Thailand. Significance: The canal… Continue reading Big blow to China as Thailand scraps KRA canal project
Testimonial by Shubham Aggarwal | AIR-25| CSE-2019
My name is Shubham Aggarwal. I secured AIR-25 in CSE-2019. This was my first attempt. I enrolled in ForumIAS MGP Program for Mains Answer Writing Practice. The questions were of top quality and the feedback/Mentorship, I received helped me a lot in improving my answer writing skills. I would like to thank the Forum IAS… Continue reading Testimonial by Shubham Aggarwal | AIR-25| CSE-2019
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (Environment) – September 12, 2020
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