Source: The post is based on an article “Taking the lead on regulation of digital assets” published in The Indian Express on 23rd December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security Relevance: measures to curb digital financial crimes News: The G20’s Finance Track discussions came up with the regulation of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) to curb financial crimes such… Continue reading Taking the lead on regulation of digital assets
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A tall order – on Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
Source: This post is created based on the article “A tall order”, published in Business Standard on 23rd December, 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 3, Environment, Biodiversity Conservation News: 15th Conference of Parties (COP 15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, has managed to conclude Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) agreement. The agreement may prove… Continue reading A tall order – on Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 21st, 2022
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 December 21st, 2022
The profound ramifications of one amendment
Source– The post is based on the article “The profound ramifications of one amendment” published in The Hindu on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Transparency and accountability. GS2- Fundamental rights Relevance– Issues related to democratic governance News– The article explains the issues related to draft Data Protection Bill and its impact on good governance and… Continue reading The profound ramifications of one amendment
India’s G20 presidency: An agenda for healthcare
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s G20 presidency: An agenda for healthcare” published in The Indian Express on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issue related to development and management of health Relevance– Global cooperation in field of new agenda for healthcare News– The article explains the agenda of healthcare for the 21st… Continue reading India’s G20 presidency: An agenda for healthcare
The new normal in the Indo-Pacific contestation
Source– The post is based on the article “The new normal in the Indo-Pacific contestation” published in The Hindu on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Indo-pacific News– The article explains the changes in the strategic scenario of the Indo-pacific. It also explains the future of geopolitics in this region. Contents1 What are… Continue reading The new normal in the Indo-Pacific contestation
Upholding the autonomy of the Election Commission
Source– The post is based on the article “Upholding the autonomy of the Election Commission” published in The Hindu on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various constitutional post Relevance– Issues related to free and fair elections News– The article explains the issue of appointment of Election Commissioners. Recently, the Supreme Court of India… Continue reading Upholding the autonomy of the Election Commission
Why the proposal to raise import duties on non-essential items must be abandoned
Source: The post is based on the article “Why the proposal to raise import duties on non-essential items must be abandoned” published in The Indian Express on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: higher import duty and problems associated with it News: The government is planning to raise import duties on all non-essential items.… Continue reading Why the proposal to raise import duties on non-essential items must be abandoned
The Biodiversity Commitment
Source: The post is based on an article “The Biodiversity Commitment” published in The Indian Express on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) News: The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has been concluded in the Montreal, Canada recently. The Montreal meeting was the 15th edition of this conference also known… Continue reading The Biodiversity Commitment
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 20th, 2022
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 December 20th, 2022
