Greenwashing, ESG backlash and transitions

Source– The post is based on the article “Greenwashing, ESG backlash and transitions” published in the “Business Standard” on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Climate change related issues News– The article explains the increasing focus on green transition and phasing out of fossil fuels across the world and India. Contents1 How is there… Continue reading Greenwashing, ESG backlash and transitions

As Russia, China vie for upper hand, what SCO means for India

Source: The post is based on the article “As Russia, China vie for upper hand, what SCO means for India” published in The Indian Express on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Institutions Relevance: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) News: The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will meet Friday in Goa.… Continue reading As Russia, China vie for upper hand, what SCO means for India

We shouldn’t let Indian poverty turn into a great eternal mystery

Source: The post is based on the article “We shouldn’t let Indian poverty turn into a great eternal mystery” published in Live Mint on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Poverty Relevance: concerns associated with estimation of poverty. News: There have been many private estimates on poverty in India but there has been no official estimate… Continue reading We shouldn’t let Indian poverty turn into a great eternal mystery

India’s CAG writes: Blueprint for a blue economy

Source– The post is based on the article “India’s CAG writes: Blueprint for a blue economy” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy. GS1- Geography Relevance: Blue economy News- The Comptroller & Auditor General of India will chair SAI20, the Engagement Group for Supreme Audit Institutions (SAls) of G20 countries… Continue reading India’s CAG writes: Blueprint for a blue economy

Tariffs on electricity, water and gas: The cost of inefficient pricing

Source– The post is based on the article “Tariffs on electricity, water and gas: The cost of inefficient pricing” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions. GS3- Economy Relevance– Pricing of essential goods and services News– The article explain the issues of tariff on utilities What are… Continue reading Tariffs on electricity, water and gas: The cost of inefficient pricing

Maoist challenge needs political understanding, not over reliance on security

Source– The post is based on the article “Maoist challenge needs political understanding, not over reliance on security” published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance– Maoism News– The article is a critical review of the editorial ‘Maoist reminder’ in Indian Express. The article talks about the use of more… Continue reading Maoist challenge needs political understanding, not over reliance on security

Go First files for voluntary insolvency: What led to the crisis?

Source– The post is based on the article “Go First files for voluntary insolvency: What led to the crisis?” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy News– Go Airlines (India) Ltd (Go First), is filing for voluntary insolvency proceedings with the National Company Law Tribunal. Contents1 What has Go First… Continue reading Go First files for voluntary insolvency: What led to the crisis?

India Has Lithium. But Who’ll End Up Benefiting From It?

Source: The post is based on the article “India Has Lithium. But Who’ll End Up Benefiting From It?” published in The Times of India on 4th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Issues Related to Mobilization of Resources Relevance: concerns associated with inferred lithium. News: The Geological Survey of India has inferred lithium resources of 5.9 million… Continue reading India Has Lithium. But Who’ll End Up Benefiting From It?

Staying Married To China – ON tackling threats from China

Source: The post is based on an article “Staying Married To China – Whether US, EU or India, decoupling from the world’s second biggest economy is near impossible. De-risking is the new buzzword. But even that’s not easy” published in The Times of India on 4th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: concerns with… Continue reading Staying Married To China – ON tackling threats from China

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I May 3rd, 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 May 3rd, 2023

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