Synopsis: The IAF has played a stellar role in defending India. The squadron strength of the Air force is depleting. We need a quality and quantity check of its operational assets before pushing for the creation of theatre commands. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges confronting the new Air Chief?3 How the Air force intends… Continue reading A host of challenges greets India’s new Air Chief
Seeding a data revolution in Indian agriculture
Synopsis: Two consultation paper, one by the Ministry of Agriculture and the other by Bain were released recently. They both talk about leveraging digital technology for helping farmers and supporting their livelihoods. Contents1 Introduction2 What is Bain report? 3 What is IDEA report? 4 What are some issues with these reports? 5 What is the way forward? Introduction The first… Continue reading Seeding a data revolution in Indian agriculture
Our automobile sector needs a hearty dose of tax relief
Synopsis: Due to a demand slump and reluctance shown by entrepreneurs to invest in the auto industry, it is going through a rough phase. This sector can be a key driver for the future economic growth of India. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the present scenario of India’s auto industry?3 Why is auto industry significant for… Continue reading Our automobile sector needs a hearty dose of tax relief
Will a bad bank fix India’s broken banking system?
Synopsis: Last month, the Union government set up the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) under the Companies Act. Two experts, Ajit Ranade and C.P. Chandrasekhar, discuss the bad bank proposal. We list out the key points. Must Read: NARCL: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise What is the need to bail out banks? There… Continue reading Will a bad bank fix India’s broken banking system?
Decentralised renewable energy solutions offer great promises for healthcare facilities
Synopsis: In facilitating access to affordable RTPV electricity in public healthcare facilities, India can achieve the twin objective of greening the economy and transforming the healthcare infrastructure so that it can provide affordable health services. Contents1 Introduction2 Why RTPV systems should be implemented?3 What are some disadvantages of RTPV electricity systems?4 What steps are being… Continue reading Decentralised renewable energy solutions offer great promises for healthcare facilities
Stronger at the grassroots: On strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions
Synopsis: About PRIs, role played by them in COVID-19 crisis, need to build their capacity further so that they can deal with these kinds of situations in stronger way. Contents1 Introduction 2 What are PRIs? 3 How PRI played a key role in tackling COVID-19 crisis? 4 How we can further build the capacity of PRIs? Introduction The Panchayati Raj was first adopted by Nagaur in Rajasthan… Continue reading Stronger at the grassroots: On strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions
Malaria Vaccine and India’s Malaria burden – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Mosquirix vaccine?3 What other vaccines are in the development phase?4 What is Malaria?5 Why it took so long to develop the Malaria vaccine?6 What is the impact of Malaria on the global level and India?6.1 Global disease burden6.2 Disease burden in India7 What are the global… Continue reading Malaria Vaccine and India’s Malaria burden – Explained, pointwise
History Quiz:Medieval History – The Mughal Empire- 8 th 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 8th 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 8th 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | October 7th 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.
