What is the News? Earth Trust Organization in West Bengal uses Water Hyacinth stems in preparing the biodegradable paper and other environmentally friendly daily-use products. What is Water Hyacinth? Water hyacinth scientifically known as Eichhornia crassipes Mart. (Pontederiaceae) is an aquatic weed common in water bodies across South Asia including India. It is not an… Continue reading How a noxious aquatic weed was used to make eco-friendly products, generate employment in rural Bengal
India has emerged as a major buyer of Russian crude. But some caution is in order
News: India is the third-largest importer and consumer of oil in the world. Recently, a few private-sector refiners decided to import larger quantities of crude oil from Russia. Historically India imported oil and crude from Iran, Iraq and Russia. Last month, Russia became India’s second-largest oil supplier by overtaking Saudi Arabia. Contents1 About crude oil… Continue reading India has emerged as a major buyer of Russian crude. But some caution is in order
The advent of ‘app-solute’ chaos in NREGA
News: In 2021, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) launched the National Mobile Monitoring Software (NMMS) app. It was aimed at “improving citizen oversight and increasing transparency” in National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) works. Contents1 Objectives of the app2 What are the main feature of the app?3 Benefits4 What are the issues with the… Continue reading The advent of ‘app-solute’ chaos in NREGA
American Tragedy – Right to abortion judgment
News: Recently, the US Supreme Court overruled the 1973 Roe vs Wade decision. It eliminated the constitutional right to abortion. Implications of the US Judgement Globally It will strengthen the feeling that women’s rights that are decades in the making can disappear overnight. The US At the level of US healthcare, around half the states… Continue reading American Tragedy – Right to abortion judgment
How G7 could help the debt-distressed?
News: The G7 leaders are going to meet to discuss various global crises such as war in Ukraine, food insecurity, inflation, backlogged global supply chains, the pandemic response, and climate change. About G7 Members — Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the US, and the European Union What are the impact of these issues… Continue reading How G7 could help the debt-distressed?
Brick by brick
News: Recently, the 14th BRICS Summit concluded on June 24. It was hosted by China and was held virtually. It revealed much about the grouping of five emerging nations. Contents1 Achievements2 What are the roadblocks in front of the BRICS?3 The Beijing Declaration4 The Way Forward Achievements The first summit was conducted in Yekaterinburg in… Continue reading Brick by brick
Geoengineering Technologies: Applications and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Geoengineering?3 What is Solar Radiation Management/Modification (SRM) or Solar Geoengineering?4 What is Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) or Carbon Geoengineering?5 What is the need to focus on geoengineering?6 What are the risks associated with geoengineering?7 What are some of the geoengineering initiatives taken across the globe?8 What can… Continue reading Geoengineering Technologies: Applications and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
[Download] – Arpita Rajput AIR 229 (UPSC CSE 2021) – Sample MGP Test Copies
Dear Friends, We are happy to release the Mains answer copies of Arpita Rajput. She has secured AIR 229 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2021. Aspirants can learn from these copies and strategize their preparation accordingly. Download link: Arpita Rajput Sample MGP Copy – GS Paper Arpita Rajput Sample MGP Copy – Ethics Paper… Continue reading [Download] – Arpita Rajput AIR 229 (UPSC CSE 2021) – Sample MGP Test Copies
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I June 24, 2022
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 June 24, 2022
[Download] – Arjit Mahajan AIR 204 (UPSC CSE 2021) – Sample MGP Test Copies
Dear Friends, We are happy to release the Mains answer copies of Arjit Mahajan. He has secured AIR 204 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2021. Aspirants can learn from these copies and strategize their preparation accordingly. Download link: Arjit Mahajan Sample MGP Copy – GS Paper Arjit Mahajan Sample MGP Copy – Ethics Paper Arjit… Continue reading [Download] – Arjit Mahajan AIR 204 (UPSC CSE 2021) – Sample MGP Test Copies
