For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the SC Judgment regarding Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs)?3 What are the benefits of Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs)?4 What is the conflict between Forest Conservation and Forest Rights?5 What can be done to resolve the conflict between Forest Conservation and Forest Rights?6 Conclusion Introduction In June 2022, the Supreme Court… Continue reading The Conflict Between Forest Rights and Forest Conservation – Explained, pointwise
New plateau type discovered from Maharashtra could prove to be a repository of information to study climate change effects on species survival
Source: The post is based on the article “New plateau type discovered from Maharashtra could prove to be a repository of information to study climate change effects on species survival” published in PIB on 19th January 2023. What is the News? Researchers have discovered a rare low-altitude basalt plateau in the Western Ghats that could… Continue reading New plateau type discovered from Maharashtra could prove to be a repository of information to study climate change effects on species survival
Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Cooperation
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Cooperation” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Cooperation in 2022?3 RBI announced very important policy decisions for the cooperative sector:4 Multi State Cooperative Societies (Amendment)… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Cooperation
Women officers in command soon
Source: The post is based on the article “Women officers in command soon” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. What is the News? The Army has begun the process for the selection of women officers for command postings in the rank of Colonel, which has so far been the domain of male officers.… Continue reading Women officers in command soon
Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs” published in PIB on 9th January 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Etalin Hydroelectric Project: Temporary relief as plan for Etalin hydel in Arunachal junked
Source: The post is based on the article “Temporary relief as plan for Etalin hydel in Arunachal junked” published in Down To Earth on 19th January 2023. What is the News? The proposed Etalin hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh has been scrapped in its present form. What is the Etalin Hydroelectric Project? Etalin Hydroelectric Project… Continue reading Etalin Hydroelectric Project: Temporary relief as plan for Etalin hydel in Arunachal junked
Chamundi Hills: Citizens’ committee to press for heritage panel clearance for work on Chamundi Hills
Source: The post is based on the article “Citizens’ committee to press for heritage panel clearance for work on Chamundi Hills” published in The Hindu on 20th January 2023. What is the News? The citizens committee to save the Chamundi Hills have urged the government to conserve and promote the religious sanctity and environmental integrity… Continue reading Chamundi Hills: Citizens’ committee to press for heritage panel clearance for work on Chamundi Hills
Loan loss provision by banks: Why has RBI proposed a new forward-looking approach?
Source: The post is based on the article “Loan loss provision by banks: Why has RBI proposed a new forward-looking approach?” published in Indian Express on 19th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is loan-loss provision?3 What is the current approach followed by banks for Loan loss provision and what are its problems?4… Continue reading Loan loss provision by banks: Why has RBI proposed a new forward-looking approach?
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 19th, 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 January 19th, 2023
[Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – January, 2023 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Mains Marathon for the month of January 2023 – Second week. Click on the following link to download Download About Mains Marathon Daily Mains Marathon is focused on UPSC Mains 2023. Under this initiative, we post, daily 2 articles, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – January, 2023 – 2nd week
