Source: The post from fossil fuels to cleaner energy has been created on the article “Clean energy share in India and its States’ electricity mix” published in “The Hindu” on 29 November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Economic development- infrastructure (energy) News: The upcoming U.N. climate summit in Dubai highlights the varying progress… Continue reading From fossil fuels to cleaner energy- clean energy share in India and its States’ electricity mix
Walking Pneumonia: Why China is facing this major outbreak
Source: The post is based on the article “Walking Pneumonia: Why China is facing this major outbreak” published in “Time Of India” on 28th November 2023 Why in the News? China is facing a significant outbreak of Walking Pneumonia particularly among children. What is Walking Pneumonia? Specifications Details What is it It is a milder… Continue reading Walking Pneumonia: Why China is facing this major outbreak
Risk Weights: RBI’s latest move to increase risk weights for lending
Source: The post is based on the article “Risk Weights: RBI’s latest move to increase risk weights for lending” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to reserve more capital for risk weights. What are Risk Weights?… Continue reading Risk Weights: RBI’s latest move to increase risk weights for lending
Unified Payments Interface(UPI) and managing the surge in digital fraud
Source: The post is based on the article “Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and managing the surge in digital fraud” published in “Indian Express” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed the payments landscape in the country. But accompanying this is the sharp rise in digital/financial frauds. What has… Continue reading Unified Payments Interface(UPI) and managing the surge in digital fraud
Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill bars courts from inquiring into privileged communication between Ministers and President of India
Source: The post is based on the article “Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill bars courts from inquiring into privileged communication between Ministers and President of India” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Home Minister has recently introduced Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill in the Lok Sabha along with Bharatiya… Continue reading Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill bars courts from inquiring into privileged communication between Ministers and President of India
All India Judicial Service(AIJS): President bats for it for equal representation in judiciary
Source: The post is based on the article “President bats for All India Judicial Service for equal representation in judiciary” published in “The Hindu” on 26th November 2023 Why in the News? During the inaugural address at the Supreme Court’s Constitution Day celebrations, the President has called for the creation of an All-India Judicial Service… Continue reading All India Judicial Service(AIJS): President bats for it for equal representation in judiciary
ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF)
Source: The post is based on the article “4th edition of ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) launched” published in “PIB” on 28th November 2023 Why in the News? The 4th edition of the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) was held in Langkawi, Malaysia. What is the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF)? Specifications… Continue reading ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission
Source: The post is based on the article “19th Working Party on Data Collection and Statistics of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission inaugurates today at Mumbai” published in “PIB” on 28th November 2023 Why in the News? The Department of Fisheries is organizing the 19th Working Party on Data Collection and Statistics (WPDCS19) of the… Continue reading Indian Ocean Tuna Commission
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Mains Answer Writing I November 29th, 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 November 29th, 2023
Prelims Marathon – Protected Areas – November 29th – 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
