Source: The post is based on an article “Why higher GST on chit funds is a bad idea” published in the Live Mint on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development, and Employment. News: Recently, the Government of India has made an announcement of… Continue reading Why higher GST on chit funds is a bad idea
The inequality challenge for India@75
Source: The post is based on an article “The inequality challenge for India@75” published in the Live Mint on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Inclusive Growth; Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development, and Employment; etc. Relevance: Inequalities in India News: The article compares the present development with the… Continue reading The inequality challenge for India@75
Fair share
Source: The post is based on an article “Fair Share” published in the Business Standard on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Relevance: Fiscal Federalism News: At a recent meeting of the governing council of the NITI Aayog, the state governments indicated that their resources to fund… Continue reading Fair share
Custom That Costs Us Dear
Source: The post is based on an article “Custom That Costs Us Dear” published in the Times of India on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment.; Governing Budgeting Relevance: External Sector; Ease of Doing Business News: Since 2018-19, the government has switched from… Continue reading Custom That Costs Us Dear
Carbon Markets: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the proposed amendments under the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022?3 What is a Carbon Market?4 How can companies offset carbon emissions?5 What is the status of Carbon Markets across the world?5.1 National or Regional5.2 International6 What are the advantages of a Carbon Market?7 What are the challenges… Continue reading Carbon Markets: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
A new global vision for G20
Source: The post is based on the article “A new global vision for G20” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About the necessary reforms for G20. News: The role of the G20 themes and focus areas lacks vision. Contents1 About the role… Continue reading A new global vision for G20
COVID-19, arguably, has become endemic in India
Source: The post is based on the article “COVID-19, arguably, has become endemic in India” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About the endemic nature of Covid-19. News: It has been 29 months since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.… Continue reading COVID-19, arguably, has become endemic in India
The uproar over the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “The uproar over the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About the concerns associated with the Electricity (Amendment) Bill. News: The Union Power Ministry introduced the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in Lok… Continue reading The uproar over the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I August 11th, 2022
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 August 11th, 2022
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – August 11, 2022
About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – August 11, 2022
