Source: The post is based on the article “Centre releases endorsement guidelines for Celebs and Social Media Influencers” published in PIB on 20th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has the government issued these guidelines for influencers and celebrities?3 What is the major aim of the guidelines?4 What are the key provisions of… Continue reading Centre releases endorsement guidelines for Celebs and Social Media Influencers
Rare species of duck sighted in Manipur’s Loktak lake after over 90 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Rare species of duck sighted in Manipur’s Loktak lake after over 90 years” published in Indian Express on 19th January 2023. What is the News? A rare species of duck, Greater Scaup locally known as Sadangman, was sighted in Loktak lake in Manipur’s Bishnupur district after a… Continue reading Rare species of duck sighted in Manipur’s Loktak lake after over 90 years
What constitutes a trademark violation: Subway vs Suberb in Delhi High Court
Source: The post is based on the article “What constitutes a trademark violation: Subway vs Suberb in Delhi High Court” published in Indian Express on 21st January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case before the court?3 What is a trademark?4 About the violation of trademark5 What about the deceptive similarity of… Continue reading What constitutes a trademark violation: Subway vs Suberb in Delhi High Court
IPCC Working Group III Report highlights the importance of lifestyle in climate discourse
Source: The post is based on the article “IPCC Working Group III Report highlights the importance of lifestyle in climate discourse” published in PIB on 21st January 2023. What is the News? The Co-chair of Working Group III (WG III) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has delivered a lecture on the importance… Continue reading IPCC Working Group III Report highlights the importance of lifestyle in climate discourse
Appointments, Disappointments – on SC collegium
Source: The post is based on an article “Appointments, Disappointments” published in The Times of India and “SC Collegium’s move to go public on government’s objections to its nominees is welcome but selective” published in The Indian Express on 21st January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: concerns with the appointment of judges News: The article… Continue reading Appointments, Disappointments – on SC collegium
Chexit, in parts: Reshoring, friend-shoring and billions of dollars in sops
Source– The post is based on the article “Chexit, in parts: Reshoring, friend-shoring and billions of dollars in sops” published in the Business Standard on 21th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Issues related to global economy News– The article explains the shift of numerous factories and supply-chain dependence away from China. China is facing… Continue reading Chexit, in parts: Reshoring, friend-shoring and billions of dollars in sops
There is hardly any autonomy at the panchayat level
Source– The post is based on the article “There is hardly any autonomy at the panchayat level” published in The Hindu on 21th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein Relevance– Issues related to implementation of 73rd and 74th amendment act News– The article explains the… Continue reading There is hardly any autonomy at the panchayat level
Aging factory – on China’s population decline
Source– The post is based on the article “Aging factory” published in The Hindu on 21th January 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Population and associated issues Relevance– Issues related to population planning and control News– The article explains declining population in China and its impact on Chinese economy What are some facts and statistics about the declining… Continue reading Aging factory – on China’s population decline
[Yojana January 2023 Summary] India’s Wealth: Millet For Health – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are Millets?3 What is the importance of Millets?4 Millet as a part of the Food basket5 Initiatives towards making IYM 2023 a success6 Conclusion Introduction In 2021, the Government of India had proposed at the United Nations for declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets. India’s proposal… Continue reading [Yojana January 2023 Summary] India’s Wealth: Millet For Health – Explained, pointwise
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 20th, 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 January 20th, 2023
