Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how

Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the recent report of the United Nations on achieving Zero Hunger Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction:3 Relation of SDG 2 (Zero-Hunger) with other SDGs:4 Challenges in achieving zero hunger Synopsis According to UN,  Achieving SDG2 of achieving ‘Zero Hunger’ will require new investments, smoothly functioning trade, and changes in consumption patterns.… Continue reading Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how

Collapse of Adivasi self-governance system in Jharkhand: Need to implement PESA

Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Reviving tribal self-governance system Synopsis: The PESA Act is considered to be the backbone of tribal legislation in India. Proper implementation can rejuvenate self-governance system in Jharkhand. Contents1 Background2 Traditional governance system of Adivasis: Village Council3 Issues with traditional governance system4 Introduction of PESA5 PESA violations6 Way forward Background During… Continue reading Collapse of Adivasi self-governance system in Jharkhand: Need to implement PESA

Over the borderline: On Centre’s role in resolving Assam-Mizoram row

Source: The Hindu Relevance: Resolving the Assam-Mizoram border dispute Synopsis: A people-oriented approach facilitated by the Centre can help resolve Assam-Mizoram row Background The violent clashes on the Assam-Mizoram border in Lailapur on July 26th culminated in the death of five policemen and a civilian from Assam. FIRs were also filed. But, the situation now… Continue reading Over the borderline: On Centre’s role in resolving Assam-Mizoram row

Why switching to electric vehicles is fiscally imprudent

Source: Indian Express  Relevance: Electric vehicles are necessary for pollution control and import substitution.    Synopsis: The government is promoting Electric vehicles in India at a good pace. However, there are issues attached to government policies towards EVs.    Introduction  E-vehicles or EVs are becoming increasingly popular in India. It is evident in the increasing sales of TATA Nexons EVs.   The most important… Continue reading Why switching to electric vehicles is fiscally imprudent

[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2021 – 5th week

Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – July 2021 – Fifth week Click on the following link to download 10pm Compilation for the month of July 2021 – Fifth Week The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2021 – 5th week

[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – July, 2021 – 5th week

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of July 2021 – Fifth week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of July 2021 (Fifth Week) About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – July, 2021 – 5th week

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Aug 5th 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: 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… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Aug 5th 2021

India seeks review of WTO e-transmissions moratorium

Source: Livemint Contents1 What is the news?2 What is E-transmission moratorium?3 Issues with the moratorium4 Way forward What is the news? Ahead of Ministerial meeting 12 (MC-12) of WTO, India and South Africa are collaborating for joint effort for review of E-transmission moratorium imposed by WTO. What is E-transmission moratorium? In 1998, WTO member countries… Continue reading India seeks review of WTO e-transmissions moratorium

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