What is the News? Thailand has become the first country in Asia to decriminalize Marijuana which is also known as Cannabis. Why has Thailand decriminalized Marijuana? Thailand has decriminalized Marijuana with the aim of boosting its agriculture and tourism sectors. Under decriminalization, it is no longer a crime in Thailand to grow and trade marijuana… Continue reading 1st in Asia: Thailand legalizes marijuana but smoking pot still illegal
World Investment Report: India 7th in FDI inflows: UNCTAD
What is the News? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released the World Investment Report. What are the key findings of the report? Global findings The United States ($367 billion) remained the top recipient of FDI in 2021. It was followed by China ($181 billion) and Hong Kong ($141 billion). FDI Inflows… Continue reading World Investment Report: India 7th in FDI inflows: UNCTAD
Download EPIC! May 2022 – The Monthly Current Affairs Magazine by ForumIAS
Click Here to Download – EPIC! Magazine, May 2022 Dear Forumites The 25th Edition of the EPIC Magazine is here! Preliminary Examination is just over. Hope You had a good attempt. It is the time to take a little break and then shift gear to focus on the Main Examination. The Prime Minister of India… Continue reading Download EPIC! May 2022 – The Monthly Current Affairs Magazine by ForumIAS
Ukraine War and the Global Food Crisis – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions on its economy have sent global food prices soaring. This has threatened to push millions of people, especially those in low-income countries, into starvation. Ukraine and its allies in the West have accused Russia of weaponizing food, saying that its blockade of… Continue reading Ukraine War and the Global Food Crisis – Explained, pointwise
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – June, 2022 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of June 2022 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2022. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – June, 2022 – 1st week
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I June 9, 2022
Good Morning 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… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I June 9, 2022
[Download] 9 PM Monthly Compilation | May, 2022
Hello everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 9pm Brief for the Month of May 2022. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Brief– With the 9 PM Current affairs brief we intend to simplify the newspaper reading experience. In 9PM briefs, we provide our reader with a summary of… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Monthly Compilation | May, 2022
Prelims Marathon – Current Affairs Revision- Indian Geography- June-10-2022
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
[Answered] What is a ‘bad bank’? What are the pros and cons of setting up a bad bank?
Introduction: Explain bad bank. Body: Explain the pros and cons of setting up a bad bank. Conclusion: Write a way forward. A bad bank is a financial entity set up to buy non-performing assets (NPAs), or bad loans, from banks. The aim of setting up a bad bank is to help ease the burden on banks by… Continue reading [Answered] What is a ‘bad bank’? What are the pros and cons of setting up a bad bank?
[Answered] Making copyright infringement a cognisable offence under the CrPC. will impinge on civil liberties, impede the ease of business and suppress free speech. Discuss
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Explain how making the copyright infringement a cognisable offence will impede the ease of business and suppress free speech. Way forward: Brief conclusion. Copyright is a legal right created by the law of a country that grants the creator of an original work exclusive right for its use and distribution. It includes literary… Continue reading [Answered] Making copyright infringement a cognisable offence under the CrPC. will impinge on civil liberties, impede the ease of business and suppress free speech. Discuss
