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 – August 23rd, 2022
India’s clean energy transition plays to the country’s strengths
Syllabus: GS Paper 3, energy and climate change News: While India’s current commitments are a promising start, they won’t be enough to avert the worst effects of climate change. India has committed to 500 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030. What more is required over and above India’s present climate commitments? More financing from developed… Continue reading India’s clean energy transition plays to the country’s strengths
Death by pothole: There’s a way to change that
Source: The post is based on the article “Death by pothole: There’s a way to change that” published in The Times of India on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: Death caused by potholes. News: As per reports, India ranks the worst in road deaths worldwide. Among these deaths, death by potholes is most shocking in India. Last… Continue reading Death by pothole: There’s a way to change that
How should public sector banks be privatised?
Source: The post is based on the article “How should public sector banks be privatized?” published in The Indian Express on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy News: In the Union Budget 2021-22, the government announced its decision to privatize two public sector banks. What were the reasons behind Privatization? India’s public sector banks have struggled with high… Continue reading How should public sector banks be privatised?
The New Drugs Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “The New Drugs Bill” published in The Business Standard on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance. News: The recently unveiled New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Bill, 2022, has left many issues unaddressed. History of laws associated with the AYUSH industry. 1940 – The parliament enacted the Drugs Act in 1940.… Continue reading The New Drugs Bill
[Kurukshetra August Summary] Agribusiness and Rural Industries – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Agribusiness?2.1 Components of Agribusiness3 What is the significance of Agribusiness for India?4 What are the challenges faced in doing Agribusiness?5 What steps have been taken towards Agribusiness?6 What lies ahead?7 Conclusion Introduction India has 15 agro-climatic zones and varied types of soil conditions that are capable of… Continue reading [Kurukshetra August Summary] Agribusiness and Rural Industries – Explained, pointwise
Mains Guidance Program (MGP) 2023 Cohort-6 | Registrations open | Enrol now
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that registrations are open in Cohort-6 of Mains Guidance Program (MGP) 2023. The program will commence from 31st August 2022 and will be available in both Online and Offline Mode.Students can attempt the test in Offline mode at ForumIAS Delhi, Patna & Hyderabad Centres. Over the past few years, the Mains Guidance Program at ForumIAS has produced… Continue reading Mains Guidance Program (MGP) 2023 Cohort-6 | Registrations open | Enrol now
India, Iran sign MoU for smooth movement of seafarers between both countries
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Iran sign MoU for smooth movement of seafarers between both countries” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the significance of this MoU signed between India and Iran?3 What is the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification… Continue reading India, Iran sign MoU for smooth movement of seafarers between both countries
Purslane: This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops
Source: The post is based on the article “This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops” published in Down To Earth on 8th August 2022. What is the News? A study has found that a common weed named “Portulaca oleracea”, commonly known as purslane, offers important clues about creating drought-tolerant crops in a world beset by… Continue reading Purslane: This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops
‘Kerala Savari’, India’s first online taxi service as a public option
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Kerala Savari’, India’s first online taxi service as a public option” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? Kerala has soft launched ‘Kerala Savari’, the country’s first online taxi service owned by a State government. What is Kerala Savari? It is an… Continue reading ‘Kerala Savari’, India’s first online taxi service as a public option
