Source: The post is based on the article “Reforming multilateral lenders is an uphill task” published in the Livemint on 17th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About reforming MDGs (multilateral development banks). News: The G20 expert group, co-chaired by N.K. Singh and Larry Summers, are on the… Continue reading Reforming multilateral lenders is an uphill task
Shaking Up The Rule Of Lawyers – Bar Council’s nod to entry of foreign law firms, even if the scope is restricted, will likely drain large Indian law firms of both talent & clients
Source: The post is based on the article “Shaking Up The Rule Of Lawyers – Bar Council’s nod to entry of foreign law firms, even if the scope is restricted, will likely drain large Indian law firms of both talent & clients” published in The Times of India on 17th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Structure,… Continue reading Shaking Up The Rule Of Lawyers – Bar Council’s nod to entry of foreign law firms, even if the scope is restricted, will likely drain large Indian law firms of both talent & clients
Toque Macaque: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka considers exporting 1 lakh endangered monkeys to China
Source: The post is based on the article “Cash-strapped Sri Lanka considers exporting 1 lakh endangered monkeys to China” published in Telegraph on 17th April 2023 What is the News? Cash-strapped Sri Lanka is exploring the possibility of exporting 1,00,000 endangered Toque Macaque monkeys to China, one of its largest bilateral lenders. What is Toque… Continue reading Toque Macaque: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka considers exporting 1 lakh endangered monkeys to China
G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035
Source: The post is based on the article “G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035” published in The Hindu on 17th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is G7?3 What are the key outcomes of the G7 Ministers’ meeting?4 What did India say at the G7 Ministers’ meeting? What is… Continue reading G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035
FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion
Source: The post is based on the article “FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion” published in Down To Earth on 15th April 2023 What is the News? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) report titled “The Status Of Women In Agrifood Systems”, closing the gender gap… Continue reading FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion
A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?
Source: The post is based on the article “A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?” published in Indian Express on 17th April 2023 What is the News? Milk is one of the most essential commodities in India, and it has been a part of the Indian diet for centuries. However, recently the… Continue reading A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?
Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag” published in The Print on 15th April 2023 What is the News? The Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh has received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Gond Painting? Gond painting is a traditional art of Madhya Pradesh that… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag
India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralize advantage of China, Pakistan
Source: The post is based on the article “India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralize advantage of China, Pakistan” published in TOI on 17th April 2023 What is the News? The Indian armed forces are prepared to place orders for two more Pralay ballistic missiles, at a cost of more than Rs 7,500… Continue reading India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralize advantage of China, Pakistan
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I April 17th 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 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 your answers in… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I April 17th 2023
Prelims Marathon – The Mauryan & Post Mauryan kingdoms – April 17th – 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 Prelims marathon archive – click here
