Source: The post is based on the article “Urgent call for better use of existing vaccines and development of new vaccines to tackle AMR” published in WHO on 13th July 2022 What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released the first-ever report on the pipeline of the vaccines currently developing to prevent infections… Continue reading Urgent call for better use of existing vaccines and development of new vaccines to tackle AMR
India to give land for I2U2-backed food parks
Source: The post is based on the article “India to give land for I2U2-backed food parks” published in The Hindu on 15th July 2022 What is the News? The leaders of the I2U2 grouping – India, Israel, the UAE and the USA have held their first summit. What is I2U2 Grouping? Click Here to read… Continue reading India to give land for I2U2-backed food parks
Department of Consumer Affairs sets up committee to develop comprehensive framework on the Right to Repair
Source: The post is based on the article “Department of Consumer Affairs sets up committee to develop comprehensive framework on the Right to Repair” published in PIB on 14th July 2022 What is the News? The Government of India has set up a committee to develop a “comprehensive framework” on the Right to Repair. What… Continue reading Department of Consumer Affairs sets up committee to develop comprehensive framework on the Right to Repair
It’s what MPs do: List of unparliamentary words is not such a big deal. Quality of law-making is the real House test
Source: This post is based on the article “It’s what MPs do: List of unparliamentary words is not such a big deal. Quality of law-making is the real House test” published in The Times of India on 15th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Parliament Relevance: Parliamentary debates and related issues News: A list of ‘unparliamentary’… Continue reading It’s what MPs do: List of unparliamentary words is not such a big deal. Quality of law-making is the real House test
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I July 14th, 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 July 14th, 2022
Privatization of Banks: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction A report by National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has recommended that the Union Government should privatize all Public Sector Banks (PSBs), except the State Bank of India (SBI). The Report further states that the Government ownership hinders the ability of the RBI to regulate the sector. The recommendation of… Continue reading Privatization of Banks: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
Ensuring nutrition security
Source: The post is based on an article “Ensuring nutrition security” published in the Business Standard on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Issues and Challengers pertaining to buffer stock and PDS System Relevance: Food Security News: In the recent periods, the National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21) and the United Nations report on the State… Continue reading Ensuring nutrition security
In defence of the Aravallis
Source: The post is based on an article “In defence of the Aravalli’s” published in the Live Mint on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Ecology and Environment Relevance: Draft National Capital Region Plan 2041 News: In recent days, the government has released the draft NCR Regional Plan 2041. It contains a recent proposal from… Continue reading In defence of the Aravallis
India’s shrinking pot in an expanding universe
Source: The post is based on an article “India’s shrinking pot in an expanding universe” published in the Live Mint on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology; Space Sector Relevance: India’s Space Sector News: In recent days, NASA’s James Webb Space… Continue reading India’s shrinking pot in an expanding universe
No winners in Russia-Ukraine war, but an opportunity for India
Source: The post is based on an article “No winners in Russia-Ukraine war, but an opportunity for India” published in the Indian Express on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations Relevance: India’s Role in the Global Geopolitics News: In the recent past, Russia started a “special military operation” against Ukraine. Since then the… Continue reading No winners in Russia-Ukraine war, but an opportunity for India
