BYDing Time – on India’s decision to reject Chinese companys’ investment

Source– The post is based on the article “BYDing Time” published in “The Times of India” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and China bilateral relationship News- Indian government has decided to reject Chinese EV giant BYD’s $1 billion investment plan for a car and battery manufacturing plant. What… Continue reading BYDing Time – on India’s decision to reject Chinese companys’ investment

The changing contours of Delhi

Source: The post is based on the article “The changing contours of Delhi” published in “The Hindu” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. News: In this article author discusses India’s economic development challenges, especially in the Delhi-NCR region, which has become… Continue reading The changing contours of Delhi

The SCO is a success story that can get better

Source: The post is based on the article “The SCO is a success story that can get better” published in “The Hindu” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: In this article author talks about recent important changes in the Shanghai Cooperation… Continue reading The SCO is a success story that can get better

Shedding more light on the debt dilemma

Source: The post is based on the article “Shedding more light on the debt dilemma” published in “The Hindu” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources. News: In this article author discusses India’s high fiscal deficit and public debt, emphasizing the challenges it poses to the… Continue reading Shedding more light on the debt dilemma

On carbon burden, Europe’s glaring hypocrisy

Source: The post is based on the article “On carbon burden, Europe’s glaring hypocrisy” published in “The Indian express” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. & GS3- Environment conservation News: The European Union (EU) is starting a carbon tax on imports to… Continue reading On carbon burden, Europe’s glaring hypocrisy

FTAs: Learning from peers

Source– The post is based on the article “FTAs: Learning from peers” published in the “Business Standard” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to external trade News- The article compares the India approach to FTAs with other emerging economies. What are the impacts of tariff liberalisation? In the early stages of… Continue reading FTAs: Learning from peers

Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: In Israel’s floundering, their future, and ours

Source– The post is based on the article “Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: In Israel’s floundering, their future, and ours” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International politics Relevance: The state of Israel and nationalism News- The Israeli Knesset has voted 64-0 on a bill to limit judicial power. One of… Continue reading Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: In Israel’s floundering, their future, and ours

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I July 26th, 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 July 26th, 2023

Oppenheimer’s project should inspire climate action urgency

Source: The post is based on the article “Oppenheimer’s project should inspire climate action urgency” published in Live Mint on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: measures needed to tackle climate change News: The article explains different models that can be adopted to tackle climate change. What are the different models present that can be replicated… Continue reading Oppenheimer’s project should inspire climate action urgency

What has flipped the forex reserve Decline of India?

Source: The post is based on the article “What has flipped the forex reserve Decline of India?” published in Live Mint on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About India’s forex reserves News: As of March 2023, India’s forex reserves stood at $578.4 billion, showing a decrease of over $28 billion… Continue reading What has flipped the forex reserve Decline of India?

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