Synopsis: The share of agriculture in India’s total emissions has gradually declined. However, in absolute terms emissions from agriculture have increased to a level similar to China’s. India needs to take steps to address this issue. Contents1 Introduction 2 What is the current emission scenario in the world and of India? 3 What are the factors behind… Continue reading India needs a carbon policy for agriculture
Let HC Judges retire when SC Judges do, At 65
Synopsis: Uniform retirement ages for HC & SC judges is required to reflect the contemporary needs. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the historical reasons for having different retirements ages?3 Why there is a difference in retirement age justified earlier?4 How the government tried to increase the retirement age of HC Judges?5 What should be done? Introduction Today,… Continue reading Let HC Judges retire when SC Judges do, At 65
A ‘Taiwan flashpoint’ in the Indo-Pacific
Synopsis: The historic rival claims of territory and independence by China and Taiwan is seeing a new turn with the US questioning the One China policy. Introduction Recently the “One China policy” of the People’s Republic of China has been challenged by the USA, though it still stands with a one-China policy. In 1979, the USA recognized… Continue reading A ‘Taiwan flashpoint’ in the Indo-Pacific
Palk Bay scheme to get a fillip: Murugan
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Palk Bay Scheme?3 What are the objectives of the scheme?4 What is Bottom Trawling? What is the News? The Union Government is considering increasing the unit cost of deep-sea fishing vessels to make them more attractive to fisherfolk. At present, the Palk Bay scheme covers fishing vessels… Continue reading Palk Bay scheme to get a fillip: Murugan
Padma Vibhushan Dr. Teejan Bai inspires mentees and mentors of GOAL program of Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Facebook India
What is the News? Dr. Teejan Bai, a Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardee addressed the Mentees and Mentors of the GOAL program as part of the Inspiration Masterclass on GOAL Program. What is the GOAL Program about? Going Online as Leaders(GOAL) Program was launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and… Continue reading Padma Vibhushan Dr. Teejan Bai inspires mentees and mentors of GOAL program of Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Facebook India
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan inaugurates RAS established under PMMSY at Awantipor
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Recirculatory Aquaculture System(RAS) Technology?3 How RAC is different from other methods?4 What are the advantages of this method?5 What are the disadvantages of this method? What is the News? Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has inaugurated the Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) technology for the culture… Continue reading Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan inaugurates RAS established under PMMSY at Awantipor
MULTILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE MALABAR 2021 – PHASE II IN BAY OF BENGAL 12 – 15 OCT 21
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Exercise Malabar?3 What is the aim of the exercise?4 Other Exercises between India and Participating Countries of Malabar exercise4.1 Exercises between India and Japan4.2 Exercises between India and Australia4.3 Exercises between India and the US What is the News? The Indian Navy(IN) would be participating in the Second… Continue reading MULTILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE MALABAR 2021 – PHASE II IN BAY OF BENGAL 12 – 15 OCT 21
Gati Shakti master plan: DPIIT to monitor, implement infra projects
Contents1 What is the news? 2 Earlier status of PM Gati Shakti Master Plan3 Other key initiatives to the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan4 How the Gati Shakti Master Plan will be implemented? What is the news? The government has recently said that the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) would become the nodal agency for… Continue reading Gati Shakti master plan: DPIIT to monitor, implement infra projects
Heatwave occurrences increasing in India, occurring in new regions: study
Contents1 What is the news? 2 About the study3 What are the key findings of the study?4 What is Heatwave? What is the news? A recent analysis by the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology(DST) and the Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES), has found a spatial shift of heatwaves in India. With this shift… Continue reading Heatwave occurrences increasing in India, occurring in new regions: study
Score Calculator for UPSC Prelims 2021: Calculate Your Score Now
Dear Friends, The score Calculator for UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 has been released. You can calculate your score by marking your answers in it after selecting your paper set. UPSC Prelims 2021 Score Calculator by ForumIAS UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 exam was conducted on 10th October in 2 sessions. We have releases Question Papers and… Continue reading Score Calculator for UPSC Prelims 2021: Calculate Your Score Now
