Source: The post is based on the article “Seattle bans caste discrimination: What does the law entail? What is the debate around it?” published in Indian Express on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? Seattle became the first US city to ban caste discrimination after its local council voted to add caste to the… Continue reading Seattle bans caste discrimination: What does the law entail? What is the debate around it?
India remains a ‘bright spot’, to contribute 15% of global growth in 2023: IMF MD
Source: The post is based on the article “India remains a ‘bright spot’, to contribute 15% of global growth in 2023: IMF MD” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director has said that India continues to remain a relative “bright spot” in the… Continue reading India remains a ‘bright spot’, to contribute 15% of global growth in 2023: IMF MD
Explained | The significance of the findings in Keeladi
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The significance of the findings in Keeladi” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? Keeladi is an archaeological site that has been excavated by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology since 2014. What is Keeladi? Keeladi excavation site is… Continue reading Explained | The significance of the findings in Keeladi
Only children above 6 must get Class 1 admission: govt
Source: The post is based on the article “Only children above 6 must get Class 1 admission: govt.” published in The Hindu on 23rd February 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Education has reiterated its direction to the States and the Union Territories that children must be provided Class 1 admission at the… Continue reading Only children above 6 must get Class 1 admission: govt
India launches 1st indigenously developed ATS system for DMRC; becomes 6th country to have its own ATS products
Source: The post is based on the article “India launches 1st indigenously developed ATS system for DMRC; becomes 6th country to have its own ATS products” published in the Financial Express on 18th February 2023. What is the News? Recently, an i-ATS (Indigenous-Automatic Train Supervision) system has been launched by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). About i-ATS It… Continue reading India launches 1st indigenously developed ATS system for DMRC; becomes 6th country to have its own ATS products
A clean gamble: On carbon trading
Source: The post is based on the article “A clean gamble: On carbon trading” published in Live Mint on 23rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About carbon markets. News: The Centre is expected to clarify the specifics of a carbon trading market in India. What does the term carbon trading mean?… Continue reading A clean gamble: On carbon trading
UPI: Local & global
Source: The post is based on the article “UPI: Local & global” published in Business Standard on 23rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources. Relevance: About e-rupee and UPI. News: Recently, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was linked to Singapore’s version PayNow. About the linking of India’s… Continue reading UPI: Local & global
Adoption of EVs: Challenges and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Government is pushing hard for transition to Green Economy. One vital aspect of this transition is transition to Green Mobility. Enhancing the share of Electric Vehicles in transportation is necessary to ensure green mobility. The finding of Lithium deposits in J&K and possibility of developing domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem… Continue reading Adoption of EVs: Challenges and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #93 : Smita Nagraj Board, Chemistry Optional, Cooking, coding Hobbies
Date of Interview: 8th Afternoon Board: Smita Nagraj Optional: Chemistry College: IIT D Profession (if any): Software Engineer Hobbies: Cooking, Competitive coding Utility of mocks or O2O (if any)- khan sir(ksg) was very good Vision, NextIAS, Samkalp was also good Chanykya Mandal – got butchered To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #93 : Smita Nagraj Board, Chemistry Optional, Cooking, coding Hobbies
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I February 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 February 22nd, 2023
