Source: The post is based on the article “House panel suggests prepaid cards for power to save groundwater” published in The Hindu on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources has tabled the report, titled “Groundwater: A Valuable but Diminishing Resource”. What are the key observations made by… Continue reading House panel suggests prepaid cards for power to save groundwater
The High Seas Treaty: Key provisions, and the challenges it faces
Source: The post is based on the article “The High Seas Treaty: Key provisions, and the challenges it faces” published in Indian Express on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? The UN (United Nations) members agreed on a High Seas Treaty to ensure the protection and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond… Continue reading The High Seas Treaty: Key provisions, and the challenges it faces
As Covid and H3N2 flu cases rise, here’s how India can help build global resilience
Source: The post is based on the article “As Covid and H3N2 flu cases rise, here’s how India can help build global resilience” published in the Indian Express on 23rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About pandemic treaty. News: The recent… Continue reading As Covid and H3N2 flu cases rise, here’s how India can help build global resilience
The UN High Seas Treaty: challenges and significance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The UN High Seas Treaty was agreed upon after more than ten years of negotiations during the Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) held in New York. The treaty, once formally adopted and ratified, will be legally binding and will ensure the sustainable use of… Continue reading The UN High Seas Treaty: challenges and significance – Explained, pointwise
Tremors From Himalayas – Chardham Project work in high-risk seismic zones can put tremendous pressure on a super-sensitive ecological area
Source: The post is based on the article “Tremors From Himalayas – Chardham Project work in high-risk seismic zones can put tremendous pressure on a super-sensitive ecological area” published in The Times of India on 23rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About widening roads in Char dham. News: Recently, the National Capital… Continue reading Tremors From Himalayas – Chardham Project work in high-risk seismic zones can put tremendous pressure on a super-sensitive ecological area
Abolition is the way: On the higher judiciary’s move on the death penalty
Source: The post is based on the article “Abolition is the way: On the higher judiciary’s move on the death penalty” published in The Hindu on 23rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About death sentences. News: The Supreme Court has… Continue reading Abolition is the way: On the higher judiciary’s move on the death penalty
What is the IPCC synthesis report and what does it say?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the IPCC synthesis report and what does it say?” and “Final solution – Concerted effort alone can save earth from worst of climate change effects” published in The Hindu on 23rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About IPCC Synthesis Report… Continue reading What is the IPCC synthesis report and what does it say?
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 22nd, 2023
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 March 22nd, 2023
Chapter 5
Legislature is not merely a law making body. Lawmaking is but one of the functions of the legislature The legislature also helps people in holding the representatives accountable. Two Houses of Parliament The term ‘Parliament’ refers to the national legislative. The Parliament in India has two houses- Lok Sabha (Lower House or house of people)… Continue reading Chapter 5
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – March, 2023 – 4th week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of March 2023 – Fourth week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2023. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – March, 2023 – 4th week
