Source: The post is based on the article “COVID pandemic is no longer an emergency, declares WHO” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that Covid-19 no longer represents a global emergency status – ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern’ or ‘PHEIC’. What… Continue reading COVID pandemic is no longer an emergency, declares WHO
Govt. programme for non-communicable diseases renamed
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. programme for non-communicable diseases renamed” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to rename the programme for non-communicable diseases. About National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and… Continue reading Govt. programme for non-communicable diseases renamed
Here is all you need to know about debt-for-climate swaps
Source: The post is based on the article “Here is all you need to know about debt-for-climate swaps” published in Down To Earth on 6th May 2023 What is the News? In the past decade, Debt-for-climate swaps have grown relatively popular among low- and middle-income countries. Multilateral development banks and multilateral organizations such as the… Continue reading Here is all you need to know about debt-for-climate swaps
Urban India’s 3D digital twins are on their way to be born
Source: The post is based on the article “Urban India’s 3D digital twins are on their way to be born” published in Livemint on 6th May 2023 What is the News? India may soon join the ranks of cities and countries such as Singapore, Yingtan in China, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and US states that have… Continue reading Urban India’s 3D digital twins are on their way to be born
Perils of new multilateralism
Source: The post is based on the article “Perils of new multilateralism” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About India’s participation in multilateral institutions. News: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ meeting was held recently in Goa. This SCO meeting serves… Continue reading Perils of new multilateralism
Symptomatic stall – The aviation industry needs policy changes and regulatory overhaul
Source: The post is based on the article “Symptomatic stall – The aviation industry needs policy changes and regulatory overhaul” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About the challenges faced by Indian commercial aircraft operations. News: The Go Airlines, a low-cost carrier, became India’s… Continue reading Symptomatic stall – The aviation industry needs policy changes and regulatory overhaul
Manipur unrest and its impact on regional security – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Manipur has been grappling with unrest and violent protests, recently witnessing the first direct clashes between the Kuki-Zomi tribals and the Meiteis in three decades. With a complex cultural geography divided into ‘valley’ and ‘hill’ districts, the state has experienced longstanding ethnic tensions. The Manipur unrest poses significant challenges to… Continue reading Manipur unrest and its impact on regional security – Explained, pointwise
Ace IAS exam 2024 in your first attempt with ForumIAS Patna
Dear friends, IAS Prelims 2023 is on the horizon. Most of you may be witnessing your friends and relatives slogging in hours now for the 28th May exam. Some of you may also be appearing in this year’s prelims. Ultimately IAS exam is all about having a strong hold over the concepts and contents mentioned… Continue reading Ace IAS exam 2024 in your first attempt with ForumIAS Patna
Prelims Marathon – The Mughal Rule 06 – May 6th – 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.
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I May 6th 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 May 6th 2023
