What is the News? The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has released a report titled “Connecting the Dots: Plastic pollution and the planetary emergency”. Note: Environmental Investigation Agency(EIA) is an international NGO with offices in London and Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1984. It investigates and campaigns against environmental crime and abuse. What are 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
What is the News? The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of quota for Other Backward Classes candidates in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test’s (NEET) All India Quota seats for undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses. What was the case about? Recently, the Central Government has announced to extend 27% reservation for OBCs… 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
What is the News? Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj has released the revised Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation(RADPFI) Guidelines. What is the need for Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (RADPFI) Guidelines? There have been spatial development initiatives that have been implemented in India, especially in urban areas. However, there has… 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 → Introduction Future Retail has recently missed the payment of dues it owes to the banks which it had intended to pay by selling its assets to Reliance. Reliance’s offer to buy the assets of Future (Future-Reliance deal) expires in March 2022 which may impact Future’s ability to repay the debt. 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
