Source: The post on shift in global trade policy has been created on the article “Global trade policy: A year-end stocktaking” published in “Business Standard” on 28th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2- International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The article discusses how recent… Continue reading On Shift in Global Trade Policy
[Yojana December 2023 Summary] India’s Growing Stature – A Rising Power- Explained Pointwise
Last nine years has overseen India’s growing stature in the international arena. India has now entered the period of Kartavya Kaal, which will provide a golden opportunity for India to achieve unprecedented levels of scientific, technological, economic, and social progress. Today, India has emerged as a Vishwa Mitra (global friend), a Vishwa Guru (global teacher)… Continue reading [Yojana December 2023 Summary] India’s Growing Stature – A Rising Power- Explained Pointwise
RBI Reports Decadal High in Asset Quality for Indian Banks
Source- This post is based on the article “Asset quality of Indian banks improves to decadal high: RBI” published in “The Hindu” on 27th December 2023. Why in the News? As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) ‘Trend and Progress of Banking in India’ report, the Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio of Indian scheduled… Continue reading RBI Reports Decadal High in Asset Quality for Indian Banks
Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy
Source– This post is based on the article “Cabinet approves the Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy” published in “PIB” on 27th December 2023. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Ministry of External Affairs’ proposal to sign and ratify the Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy. What… Continue reading Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy
MedTech Mitra
Source– This post is based on the article “Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya virtually launches ‘MedTech Mitra‘” published in “PIB” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently, the Union Health Minister has virtually launched ‘MedTech Mitra’ portal. What is MedTech Mitra? 1) It’s a… Continue reading MedTech Mitra
Pong Dam Eco-Sensitive Zone
Source– This post is based on the article “Govt to re-review the Pong Dam eco-sensitive zone: CM Sukhu” published in “Hindustan Times” on 23rd December 2023. Why in the News? The Himachal Pradesh state government is reviewing eco-sensitive zone boundaries around Pong Dam to address challenges for locals and support agriculture activities during low water… Continue reading Pong Dam Eco-Sensitive Zone
SLIM: Japan’s Moon Landing Mission
Source– This post is based on the article “How Japan’s moon-landing attempt in January will affect Chandrayaan 4 | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 27th December 2023. Why in the News? Japan’s SLIM spacecraft has entered lunar orbit, aiming for a moon landing on January 19, potentially marking it as the fifth country to… Continue reading SLIM: Japan’s Moon Landing Mission
UGC releases draft norms on recognition of colleges in India
Source- This post is based on the article “UGC drafts new guidelines for recognition of colleges” published in “The Hindu” on 27th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) published the draft guidelines on recognition of colleges. What are the Proposed Guidelines? 1) The proposed guidelines will be applicable to colleges as… Continue reading UGC releases draft norms on recognition of colleges in India
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Mains Answer Writing I December 28th, 2023
Good Morning Friends, Following are today’s Mains Marathon Questions. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2-3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam. Write… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Mains Answer Writing I December 28th, 2023
Prelims Marathon – The Guptas – December 28th – 2023
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. For the Prelims marathon archive – click here
