Dear Friends, Thank you for attempting the All India GS or CSAT Simulator Test-X for Prelims 2023 on 21st May 2023. We hope these tests would have helped you to understand your level of preparation. This is to inform you that the All India Rank of GS Simulator-X Test has been announced and it can be checked on visiting the below link: https://go.forumias.com/gssimulator-x-ranklist Please Note: The students… Continue reading All India Ranklist of GS & CSAT Simulator-X Test for Prelims 2023 by ForumIAS
G7’s climate wishlist, and the realities of efforts to cap warming
Source: The post is based on the following articles “G7’s climate wishlist, and the realities of efforts to cap warming” published in the Indian Express on 22nd May 2023. “The end of ‘decoupling’?” published in the Business Standard on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance:… Continue reading G7’s climate wishlist, and the realities of efforts to cap warming
Judging jallikattu – Verdict upholds cultural sentiment, but animal rights, human safety matter too
Source: The post is based on the article “Judging jallikattu – Verdict upholds cultural sentiment, but animal rights, human safety matter too” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About traditional bull-taming sports. News: The… Continue reading Judging jallikattu – Verdict upholds cultural sentiment, but animal rights, human safety matter too
Why2k Question – Will withdrawing ₹2,000 notes smoke out the crooked? Unlikely. The crooked economy’s much more inventive
Source: The post is based on the article “Why2k Question – Will withdrawing ₹2,000 notes smoke out the crooked? Unlikely. The crooked economy’s much more inventive” published in The Times of India on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About RBI’s decision to… Continue reading Why2k Question – Will withdrawing ₹2,000 notes smoke out the crooked? Unlikely. The crooked economy’s much more inventive
Banks request RBI for more time to implement new ECL-based loan loss provisioning norms
Source: The post is based on the article “Banks request RBI for more time to implement new ECL-based loan loss provisioning norms” published in Indian Express on 22nd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a loan-loss provision?3 What is the current approach followed for loan-loss provision?4 What is Expected Credit Loss (ECL)-based… Continue reading Banks request RBI for more time to implement new ECL-based loan loss provisioning norms
What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’?” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC)?3 What is the purpose of launching ONDC?4 What is the criticism against ONDC? What is the News? The Union… Continue reading What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’?
Ganga Praharis Initiative: Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river
Source: The post is based on the article “Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? Over 4,000 Ganga Praharis under the Namami Gange initiative have been keeping a check on littering and poaching in the Ganga River… Continue reading Ganga Praharis Initiative: Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river
Govt cuts subsidy on electric 2-wheelers
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt cuts subsidy on electric 2-wheelers” published in Livemint on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? Ministry of Heavy Industries has cut the subsidy on electric two-wheelers in an effort to overhaul the financial incentives given to this growing industry. What has been announced by the government… Continue reading Govt cuts subsidy on electric 2-wheelers
After sugar, it is time to regulate how much salt is being consumed
Source: The post is based on the article “After sugar, it is time to regulate how much salt is being consumed” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the impact on health due to excess salt intake?3 What is the WHO’s target for reducing salt intake?4 How… Continue reading After sugar, it is time to regulate how much salt is being consumed
Return of ₹2,000 currency notes to bolster bank coffers, money market liquidity: report
Source: The post is based on the article “Return of ₹2,000 currency notes to bolster bank coffers, money market liquidity: report” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? According to a report, the Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI) decision to withdraw ₹2,000 notes from circulation is likely to improve banking system… Continue reading Return of ₹2,000 currency notes to bolster bank coffers, money market liquidity: report
