Source: The post is based on the article “Notification issued for Green Credit Program (GCP) and Ecomark scheme Under LiFE Initiative” published in “PIB” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? Government of India has notified two initiatives Green Credit Programme(GCP) and Ecomark scheme. What is the Green Credit Programme(GCP)? Green Credit Programme(GCP) is… Continue reading Notification issued for Green Credit Program (GCP) and Ecomark scheme Under LiFE Initiative
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[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 13th, 2023
Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 13th, 2023
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – October 13th, 2023
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – October 13th, 2023
Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy
Source: The post is based on the article “Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy” published in Live Mint on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Noise Pollution Relevance: concerns with artificial sounds in electric vehicles (EVs) News: The internal combustion engine (ICE) is being phased out due to its environmental impact,… Continue reading Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy
Will bankers ever learn? – On proposed changes to Basel-III norms
Source: The post is based on the article “Will bankers ever learn?” published in Business Standard on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Money & Banking Relevance: About proposed changes to Basel-III norms. News: US regulators are proposing some changes to capital requirements under Basel-III norms. Contents1 What are the proposed changes?2… Continue reading Will bankers ever learn? – On proposed changes to Basel-III norms
In law change: a push for electric vehicles, less dependence on battery imports
Source: This post has been created based on the article “In law change: a push for electric vehicles, less dependence on battery imports” published in The Indian Express on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography — Distribution of key natural resources across the world. GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Infrastructure:… Continue reading In law change: a push for electric vehicles, less dependence on battery imports
The case for caste census in India
Source: This post has been created based on the article “The case for caste census in India” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. News: This article discusses the disparities in… Continue reading The case for caste census in India
Should the 50% legal ceiling on reservation be reconsidered?
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Should the 50% legal ceiling on reservation be reconsidered?” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance — Government policies and interventions. GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and… Continue reading Should the 50% legal ceiling on reservation be reconsidered?
Labour force participation is up, unemployment is down. What about the quality of work?
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Labour force participation is up, unemployment is down. What about the quality of work?” published in The Indian Express on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and… Continue reading Labour force participation is up, unemployment is down. What about the quality of work?
P20: A parliamentary dimension to global governance
Source: This post has been created based on the article “P20: A parliamentary dimension to global governance” published in The Indian Express on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — Global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: This article discusses the various achievements of Indian democracy since… Continue reading P20: A parliamentary dimension to global governance
