Source: The post is based on the article “114 seats, migrant quota cleared for J&K Assembly” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? Lok Sabha has passed Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023. What is Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment)… Continue reading Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill and J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill
Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters
Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters” published in “Indian Express” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? ISRO has successfully brought back the Propulsion Module (PM) of Chandrayaan-3 from a lunar orbit to an orbit around Earth after it completed its… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters
Group of Companies Doctrine: SC holds arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms
Source: The post is based on the article “Arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has held that an arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms under the “group of companies” doctrine. What is the… Continue reading Group of Companies Doctrine: SC holds arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms
Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Source: The post is based on the article “Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? Garba has been included in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is the 15th cultural item from India to make it to… Continue reading Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Critical minerals: Auction and its importance
Source– This post is based on the article “Mining for critical minerals: what is the auction process, and why is it important?” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? In November 2023, Government started first ever critical minerals auction process for commercial mining by private sector. This is the… Continue reading Critical minerals: Auction and its importance
Urban Planning and Development- Explained Pointwise+Infographic
The India Infrastructure Report 2023 on Urban Planning and Development was recently released. The report covers various complex issues related to urban planning and development in India. India is experiencing rapid economic growth. Economic development is often accompanied by urbanisation. According to the 2011 Census, the urbanisation rate in India was 31.2%, which is expected… Continue reading Urban Planning and Development- Explained Pointwise+Infographic
Heat Action Plans (HAPs)
Source: The post is based on the article “Heat Action Plans(HAPs)” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences has informed about the steps taken by the Government of India against Heat Waves. What are Heat Waves? Click Here to read What are the Steps taken… Continue reading Heat Action Plans (HAPs)
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 6th, 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 December 6th, 2023
Prelims Marathon – Climate Change & Mitigation Strategies – December 7th– 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
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Dec 7th 2023
About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Dec 7th 2023
