Rise of excise duty on Petrol and Fiscal stance of government

Synopsis: The rise in excise duty on petrol is in contradiction with the fiscal stance adopted by the government in the Economic Survey 2020-21. The new fiscal stance requires the government to borrow more instead of increasing taxes. Background: The COVID-19 has brutally impacted the economy due to which the fiscal deficit has risen to… Continue reading Rise of excise duty on Petrol and Fiscal stance of government

Frequent transfer of public servants affect public administration

Synopsis- Frequent transfer of public servants ultimately affect their morale, performance, and also the public administration. Introduction- An analysis of the executive record (ER) sheets of thousands of IAS officers reveals that the frequent transfers in service are normal. But, frequent transfers have an adverse impact on their morale. This will lead to a decline… Continue reading Frequent transfer of public servants affect public administration

Delhi Court’s ruling on Disha Ravi Toolkit case

Synopsis – Delhi court grants bail to Disha Ravi in its ruling in the tool kit case. It termed evidence produced by Delhi police as inappropriate. Introduction- Delhi Court granted bail to climate activist Disha Ravi, arrested in the Greta Thunberg ‘toolkit’ case. Delhi Police arrested her on charges of sedition and criminal conspiracy in… Continue reading Delhi Court’s ruling on Disha Ravi Toolkit case

How to become Petroleum Independent?

Synopsis: India first needs to manage the demand for petroleum Independent products, before expanding and diversifying the energy supply. How government can reduce dependence on petroleum? There are many things that the government can and should do to reduce dependence on petroleum. Firstly, the government should introduce a zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) programme. It requires all… Continue reading How to become Petroleum Independent?

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 25th Feb. 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles for UPSC: 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.… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 25th Feb. 2021

[UPSC Interview Transcript #50]: Contributed by ForumIAS community members, Bihar Home State, Engineering

Contributed by ForumIAS community members Interview Date: 18/ Feb 2020 Background: IIT (Engineering) Home State: Bihar Chairman You are from IIT. Why waste public funds doing engineering when you have to prepare for IAS? So many IITs opening, don’t you think it will dilute the quality of education Views of bridge course for doctors Member… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #50]: Contributed by ForumIAS community members, Bihar Home State, Engineering

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 24, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Allowing constructive criticism of Government Policies2 Rise of excise duty on petrol and fiscal stance of the government3 Frequent transfer of public servants affect public administration4 Delhi Court’s ruling on Disha Ravi Toolkit case5 How to become Petroleum Independent? Allowing… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 24, 2021

Saksham campaign and the importance of fuel conservation – Explained Pointwise

Introduction Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas launched the month-long fuel conservation awareness campaign Saksham. Fuel conservation has become highly important in the present scenario. On the one hand, the petrol prices are for the first time, touching Rs. 100. On the other hand, India’s oil imports are expected to rise to 90%… Continue reading Saksham campaign and the importance of fuel conservation – Explained Pointwise

“National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM)” and other governance initiatives

What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the National Urban Digital Mission(NUDM) and several other initiatives for transforming urban governance. National Urban Digital Mission(NUDM): Launched by: It has been launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). In partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology… Continue reading “National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM)” and other governance initiatives

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