Source: The post India’s economic growth has been created on the article “Calibrating a strategy for India’s future growth” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Indian Economy- growth, development and employment. News: The article discusses India’s economic growth. It mentions different growth predictions from the RBI, IMF,… Continue reading India’s economic growth-Calibrating a strategy for India’s future growth
75 Years of Universal Declaration of Human Rights- Explained Pointwise+ Infographics
Seventy-five years ago, on 10th December 1948, the UN General Assembly approved the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at a meeting in Paris. This laid one of the foundation stones of the international order that emerged following the horrors of World War II. The declaration was proclaimed as “a common standard of achievement for all… Continue reading 75 Years of Universal Declaration of Human Rights- Explained Pointwise+ Infographics
EU Artificial Intelligence Act: What does the world’s first law on regulating AI propose?
Source: The post is based on the article “EU ‘historic’ deal: What does the world’s first law on regulating AI propose?” published in “Indian Express” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? European Union (EU) lawmakers have reached a provisional deal on a comprehensive set of rules regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI).… Continue reading EU Artificial Intelligence Act: What does the world’s first law on regulating AI propose?
Global Cooling Watch 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Cooling Watch 2023” published in “UNEP” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? Recently, the Global Cooling Watch 2023 Report titled “Keeping it Chill: How to meet cooling demands while cutting emissions” was released. What is the Global Cooling Watch Report? 1) The report was… Continue reading Global Cooling Watch 2023
DRESS Syndrome: Painkiller Meftal can have adverse reactions; govt issues drug safety alert
Source: The post is based on the article “DRESS Syndrome: Painkiller Meftal can have adverse reactions; govt issues drug safety alert” published in “Business Standard” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has warned about risks linked to the painkiller Meftal. They have cautioned about possible harmful reactions with… Continue reading DRESS Syndrome: Painkiller Meftal can have adverse reactions; govt issues drug safety alert
Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover
Source: The post is based on the article “Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have released a study on the natural vegetation cover in the Cauvery basin. What are the… Continue reading Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover
Operation Storm Makers II: Cases of human trafficking victims being forced to commit cybercrimes on the rise
Source: The post is based on the article “Operation Storm Makers II: Cases of human trafficking victims being forced to commit cybercrimes on the rise” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? Interpol has conducted a major operation called Operation Storm Makers II. What is Operation Storm Makers II? Specifications… Continue reading Operation Storm Makers II: Cases of human trafficking victims being forced to commit cybercrimes on the rise
India to host 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi
Source– This post is based on the article “India to host 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 9th December 2023. Why in the News? India is going to host the 27th World Investment Conference (WIC) in New Delhi. What is World Investment Conference (WIC)? Specification Details What is it?… Continue reading India to host 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi
Urban Flood Mitigation Project
Source– This post is based on the article “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approves the first urban flood mitigation project of Rs. 561.29 crore, NDMF, for Integrated Urban Flood Management activities for Chennai Basin Project” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Shri Narendra Modi has approved the India’s first… Continue reading Urban Flood Mitigation Project
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Mains Answer Writing I December 11th, 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 11th, 2023
