Source: The post is based on an article “Importance of agri exports — and what Govt can do to boost India’s farm trade surplus” published in The Indian Express on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Agriculture Relevance: concerns associated with increase in imports of agri-products. News: The article discusses position of India in importing agri-products and measures… Continue reading Importance of agri exports — and what Govt can do to boost India’s farm trade surplus
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – November 14th, 2022
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – November 14th, 2022
Spare a thought for the trilemma of central bank digital currencies
Source: The post is based on an article “Spare a thought for the trilemma of central bank digital currencies” published in Live Mint on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Growth and Development Relevance: challenges with CBDC News: Central banks around the world have started to issue their own digital currencies (CBDC) but it has challenges too. Why… Continue reading Spare a thought for the trilemma of central bank digital currencies
Why India cannot afford to ignore the GM crop revolution
Source– The post is based on the article “Why India cannot afford to ignore the GM crop revolution” published in The Indian Express on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture and Science & Technology Relevance: Recombinant technology News- The article explains the issues related to GM crops. What are arguments in support of GM crops?… Continue reading Why India cannot afford to ignore the GM crop revolution
Preserving the precious: On ground water use
Source– The post is based on the article “Preserving the precious: On ground water use ” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Groundwater conservation related News– The article explains the issues related to management of groundwater. Contents1 What do the facts reveal?2 What are the Regional consumption trends?3 What… Continue reading Preserving the precious: On ground water use
Why China’s dominance of electric vehicle supply chain must be countered
Source– The post is based on the article “Why China’s Dominance of electric vehicle supply chain must be countered” published in The Indian Express on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations Relevance: Groundwater conservation related News– The article explains that it is too risky and expensive for India to be dependent on imports across… Continue reading Why China’s dominance of electric vehicle supply chain must be countered
Behind the smokescreen around private climate finance
Source– The post is based on the article “Behind the smokescreen around private climate finance” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Climate change News- The article explains the issues related to climate finance. Contents1 What are the main points emphasised by developed countries on climate finance?2 What are the… Continue reading Behind the smokescreen around private climate finance
Win the battle of CSAT with ForumIAS CSAT classes for Prelims 2023 | 21st November 2022
Dear Friends, For the past 3-4 years, we have observed a significant shift in CSE prelims exam pattern. When pattern changed in 2015 some people thought that Paper 2, CSAT would be a walkover. In reality, this paper is turning out to be achilles heel for many students and nightmare for others. Even students from science… Continue reading Win the battle of CSAT with ForumIAS CSAT classes for Prelims 2023 | 21st November 2022
Green yields – Transparency will be critical for green bonds
Source: The post is based on the article “Green yields – Transparency will be critical for green bonds” published in the Business Standard on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian economy Relevance: About India’s Sovereign Green Bonds Framework News: Union government issued a robust framework for sovereign green bonds. This will allow the government to issue… Continue reading Green yields – Transparency will be critical for green bonds
The coal reality: How coal is phased out is India’s policy choice, the transition cannot be decided by West’s interests
Source: The post is based on the article “The coal reality: How coal is phased out is India’s policy choice, the transition cannot be decided by West’s interests” published in The Times of India on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About phase out coal. News: Far from the… Continue reading The coal reality: How coal is phased out is India’s policy choice, the transition cannot be decided by West’s interests
