India to host 9th session of SEED Treaty

Source: The post is based on the article “India to host 9th session of SEED Treaty” published in Hindu Business Line on 15th September 2022. What is the News? India is going to host the 9th session of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture(ITPGRFA). What is… Continue reading India to host 9th session of SEED Treaty

Need to build resilient supply chains, boost connectivity: PM Modi at SCO

Source: The post is based on the article “Need to build resilient supply chains, boost connectivity: PM Modi at SCO” published in Business Standard on 17th September 2022. What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister addressed the 22nd Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) Council of Heads of State held at Samarkand, Uzbekistan. What are… Continue reading Need to build resilient supply chains, boost connectivity: PM Modi at SCO

Centre revises threshold for paid up capital of small companies

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre revises threshold for paid up capital of small companies” published in PIB on 16th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Small Company?3 Which companies can be classified as Small Company?4 What are the benefits of small companies in terms of compliance? 5 What… Continue reading Centre revises threshold for paid up capital of small companies

Union Home Minister presided over the signing of historic agreement between Government of India, Government of Assam and representatives of eight Adivasi Groups

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Home Minister presided over the signing of historic agreement between Government of India, Government of Assam and representatives of eight Adivasi Groups” published in PIB on 15th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the agreement?3 What are the key terms… Continue reading Union Home Minister presided over the signing of historic agreement between Government of India, Government of Assam and representatives of eight Adivasi Groups

IAF to fly AN-32 on blended biodiesel for 200 hours

Source: The post is based on the article “IAF to fly AN-32 on blended biodiesel for 200 hours” published in The Hindu on 17th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why is AN-32 aircraft being operated on blended biodiesel?3 What are the steps being taken to reduce aviation carbon emissions?4 What are the challenges… Continue reading IAF to fly AN-32 on blended biodiesel for 200 hours

Shallow-water mining not a ‘silver bullet’ to resolve growing global need for metals: Study

Source: The post is based on the article “Shallow-water mining not a ‘silver bullet’ to resolve growing global need for metals: Study” published in Down To Earth on 15th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Shallow Water Mining?3 Why is Shallow water mining not considered a sustainable option?4 What is the suggestion… Continue reading Shallow-water mining not a ‘silver bullet’ to resolve growing global need for metals: Study

Varanasi nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital at the 2022 SCO Summit

Source: The post is based on the article “Varanasi nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital at the 2022 SCO Summit” published in PIB on 16th September 2022. What is the News? The 22nd Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) Council of Heads of State was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The Samarkand Declaration… Continue reading Varanasi nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital at the 2022 SCO Summit

Draft Ports Bill 2022 and Port Infrastructure in India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Ports in India3 What are the Institutional Arrangements governing the Ports Sector in India?4 What is the current status of India’s Maritime Trade and Cargo Handling?5 What are the major provisions of the Draft Ports Bill, 2022?6 What are the issues with the Draft Ports Bill, 2022?7 How… Continue reading Draft Ports Bill 2022 and Port Infrastructure in India – Explained, pointwise

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[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I September 16th, 2022

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 September 16th, 2022

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