Source: The post major issues with the WTO has been created, based on the article “A requiem for the WTO” published in “Business standard” on 4th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The article discusses challenges facing the World… Continue reading Major issues with the WTO: A requiem for the WTO
Indias water crisis- Need a well-integrated action plan
Source-This post on Indias water crisis- Need a well-integrated action plan has been created based on the article “Solving India’s water crisis calls for a well-integrated action plan” published in “Live Mint” on 4 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– There has been an acute water crisis… Continue reading Indias water crisis- Need a well-integrated action plan
Living wills –A dignified way to death
Source – This post on Living wills –A dignified way to death has been created based on the article “Living wills implementation lags in India” published in “The Hindu” on 3 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus – GS Paper 2 – Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.… Continue reading Living wills –A dignified way to death
Falling Fertility Rate in India – Blessing in disguise for India
Source – This post on Falling Fertility Rate in India – Blessing in disguise for India has been created based on the article “India’s fall in fertility rate may be a boon in disguise” published in “The Indian Express” on 4 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus – GS Paper 1 – Society – Population and Associated… Continue reading Falling Fertility Rate in India – Blessing in disguise for India
Fiscal Consolidation of state governments in India- Explained Pointwise
The fiscal consolidation of state governments in India has become a matter of vigorous debate between the Union and the State Governments. Recently, Government of Kerala has approached the Supreme Court for increasing the borrowing limits of the state to bridge their deficit. The Union government contends that the borrowing limit of the states must… Continue reading Fiscal Consolidation of state governments in India- Explained Pointwise
Elevate Your UPSC Preparation with the Agriculture Red Book by ForumIAS
Dear Students, Agriculture is an integral part of both UPSC Prelims and Mains examination. It’s a fact that each year, a significant number of questions are drawn from this subject. However, many candidates find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to efficiently preparing for this segment. The obstacles are multifaceted: The extensive syllabus… Continue reading Elevate Your UPSC Preparation with the Agriculture Red Book by ForumIAS
Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’
Source-This post on Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ is based on the article “Massive earthquake hits Taiwan: What is the Ring of Fire?” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a massive earthquake hit Taiwan, resulting in the loss of many lives. Taiwan is prone to earthquakes because it… Continue reading Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’
Punnett square
Source-This post on Punnett square is based on the article “Punnett square: A genetics puzzle” published in “The Hindu” on 1st April 2024. Why in the News? This article explains Punnett squares, which predict the genetic combinations of offspring from two individuals with known genotypes. About Punnett square 1. The name “Punnett Square” originates from… Continue reading Punnett square
White Rabbit Collaboration
Source-This post on White Rabbit Collaboration is based on the article “CERN launches the White Rabbit Collaboration” published in “CERN” on 22nd March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) launched the White Rabbit Collaboration. What is White Rabbit (WR)? 1. About: a. It is a technology created at… Continue reading White Rabbit Collaboration
Mother of Dragons Comet
Source-This post on Mother of Dragons Comet is based on the article “‘Mother of Dragons’ comet visible in the skies. All you need to know” published in “India Today” on 1st April 2024. Why in the News? The “Mother of Dragons” comet, formally designated as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, is currently making a rare appearance in the… Continue reading Mother of Dragons Comet
