Synopsis: Understanding the new challenges plaguing the agricultural system and remedies needed. Contents1 Introduction 2 What is the current scenario of agriculture in India? 3 What are the new challenges that have emerged in the agri-food system? 4 What is the way forward?/What kind of agri-systems we need?5 What steps have been taken in this regard? Introduction The health… Continue reading Sowing better to eat better
Deconstructing climate finance
Synopsis: Behind the rhetoric of mobilising climate finance lies the grim reality of burdening the G77 and its people with a fresh load of “green” debt. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the issues underlying in climate finance?3 How USA has performed with respect to climate financing?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Media reports have claimed… Continue reading Deconstructing climate finance
CoP-26: We must shift gear from climate intention to actual action
Synopsis: There is an urgent need to address climate change which continues to mount. The future of each one depends on the actions of all. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the current scenario?3 What are some important issues that must be resolved at CoP-26?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Recent catastrophic flooding in Asia and… Continue reading CoP-26: We must shift gear from climate intention to actual action
Energy policy preparedness
Synopsis: Energy policy preparedness would help reduce the impact of global market disruptions on the Indian economy. Introduction The ongoing recovery and the medium-term growth potential of the Indian economy could be adversely affected by the unfavourable energy sector outlook. Deficient coal supply is affecting power availability in many states and could hurt industrial production.… Continue reading Energy policy preparedness
GST rationalisation: Challenge and response
Synopsis: A revision of GST slab rates may create some disquiet, but, if cleverly crafted, it could be a game-changer for manufacturing. Introduction Recently, the group of ministers (GoM) was formed by the GST Council for rate rationalisation and correcting the inverted duty structure. The GoM has a very difficult task of balancing a number… Continue reading GST rationalisation: Challenge and response
Agenda for CoP26
Synopsis: A potential agenda for the upcoming CoP26 meeting at Glasgow. Introduction The 26th Conference of Parties (CoP26) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is going to happen in Glasgow (UK). At the meeting some of the old issues of previous CoP’s would be discussed. This meeting comes after strong warning from… Continue reading Agenda for CoP26
[Download PDF] UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 Detailed Explanations: GS Paper 1
Dear Friends, We are releasing the UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 detailed explanations for GS Paper 1. You can download the PDF of the same by using the link given below: [Download pdf] UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 GS Paper 1 – Detailed explanations UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 was conducted on 10th October in 2 sessions. We… Continue reading [Download PDF] UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 Detailed Explanations: GS Paper 1
History Quiz: History- India under the Company’s rule – 14th October 2021
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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.
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Oct 14th 2021
About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Oct 14th 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | October 13th 2021
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We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.
