Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the Key Findings of the Report?3 What are the suggestions given by the report?3.1 New global plastics Treaty4 Prioritize policies that address multiple threats acting at different timescales4.1 Meeting nationally determined contributions What is the News? The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has released a report titled “Connecting the… Continue reading Connecting the Dots: Plastic pollution and the planetary emergency report: Global treaty to cut plastic production needed urgently: EIA report ahead of UN summit
Year End Review 2021-Department of School Education & Literacy
What is the News? The Department of School Education & Literacy has launched several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of these initiatives are Samagra Shiksha SARTHAQ National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 National Bal Bhavan: It is an institution that aims at enhancing the creative potential of children by providing them various activities, opportunities and… Continue reading Year End Review 2021-Department of School Education & Literacy
The gigantic and magnificent scrolls created under the unique initiative ‘Kala Kumbh’ installed at Rajpath for Republic Day 2022 celebrations
What is the News? The gigantic and spectacular scrolls created under the unique initiative ‘Kala Kumbh’ have now been installed at the Rajpath for the Republic Day 2022 celebrations. What is Kala Kumbh? Kala Kumbh is organised by the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA). Purpose: It is an artist workshop for painting scrolls representing… Continue reading The gigantic and magnificent scrolls created under the unique initiative ‘Kala Kumbh’ installed at Rajpath for Republic Day 2022 celebrations
Supreme Court upholds validity of OBC quota in NEET admissions
Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case about?3 What are the arguments given by the court while upholding the OBC quota in NEET admissions?3.1 Supreme Court on Reservation 3.2 Supreme Court on Article 15 What is the News? The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of quota for Other Backward Classes candidates in… Continue reading Supreme Court upholds validity of OBC quota in NEET admissions
Union Minister releases revised Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (RADPFI) Guidelines
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (RADPFI) Guidelines?3 What is the purpose of RADPFI Guidelines?4 What are the key features of the RADPFI Guidelines? What is the News? Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj has released the revised Rural Area Development Plan Formulation… Continue reading Union Minister releases revised Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (RADPFI) Guidelines
Countering China: India’s long game with China and challenges posed by a ‘soft’ state
News: Chinese economy is more than five times of Indian size. Its defence capabilities are more than that of India. China is also eyeing global leadership in the field of IT, robotics, Artificial Intelligence etc. All these, place India at a great disadvantage. It is time that India should now act proactively for countering China. On… Continue reading Countering China: India’s long game with China and challenges posed by a ‘soft’ state
Ukraine Conflict: Why India needs to pay attention Russian military build-up in Ukraine
News: Russian military build-up near Ukraine can impose several implications for India. It can complicate India’s objectives vis-à-vis Russia, China, the US, Europe, and even Ukraine. Read here: India-Russia summit recognised that each needs the other, and that the drift in bilateral ties needs to be arrested What are the potential challenges which India has to face?… Continue reading Ukraine Conflict: Why India needs to pay attention Russian military build-up in Ukraine
Federalism: The Republic Day is a reminder of the spirit of federalism – and why it is under strain
News: Drafters of the constitution made every possible provision for an equitable share of powers and responsibilities among different levels of government. But today, India is witnessing challenges in the federal system and institutions. What provisions are provided in the constitution to ensure federalism? 7th Schedule of the constitution: The list divides the responsibilities between three tiers… Continue reading Federalism: The Republic Day is a reminder of the spirit of federalism – and why it is under strain
The Reliance-Future Deal and Arbitrations in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the issues in the Future-Reliance deal and Amazon’s stake in it3 What are the legal challenges in enforcing the SIAC arbitration award in India on the Future-Reliance deal?4 What is the significance of the SC order on the Future Reliance deal and Arbitration in India?5 What is the… Continue reading The Reliance-Future Deal and Arbitrations in India – Explained, pointwise
Essay Guidance Program 2022 | Commencing Tomorrow | 22nd January
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be commencing with the 2nd batch of Essay Guidance Program(EGP) from 22nd January 2022 in Online Mode only. The Essay Guidance Program at ForumIAS will ensure gradual progress in your essay writing through content-building classes and tests.The EGP will have 8 Essay Tests with different themes which ensure: Help students… Continue reading Essay Guidance Program 2022 | Commencing Tomorrow | 22nd January
