Significance of Lessons from the First COVID Wave

Synopsis: Partial lockdowns again are going to widen economic and social inequalities. Every step towards prevention must consider the Lessons learnt from the first COVID-19 wave in India. Introduction India’s second COVID-19 wave is more contagious than the first. Many States have imposed lockdowns of various scales. However, political rallies, social and religious events are… Continue reading Significance of Lessons from the First COVID Wave

A Balanced Approach Under IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021

Synopsis: The new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code amendment ordinance 2021 shows a shift from a creditor-centric approach towards a more balanced approach. Under the new approach, both promoters and creditors are incentivized to reach a more acceptable solution.   Background: The President has promulgated the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance 2021. It marks a shift from… Continue reading A Balanced Approach Under IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021

Challenges Posed by Phasing Out Coal Use in India

Synopsis: India is considering a proposal to adopt a net-zero emission target. This demands a Phasing out coal use which would pose numerous challenges.  Background: The UN has urged wealthy nations to end Phasing Out Coal use by 2030.  Similarly, a private member bill was introduced in Lok Sabha in March 2021. The bill aims to… Continue reading Challenges Posed by Phasing Out Coal Use in India

Strategic Autonomy will shape the Emerging global order

Synopsis: The middle powers like Japan, Iran, Turkey, and India are looking forward to strategic autonomy.  It will make the emerging global order into a multipolar world instead of a new Cold War type bi-polar world. Background The confrontation between greater powers (The US on one side and the Russia-China axis on the other side)… Continue reading Strategic Autonomy will shape the Emerging global order

Prospects of India’s Automotive industry

Synopsis: Automotive Industry will help India achieve a $5 trillion economy. A favourable government policy can support the Auto industry to grow by 10-12 per cent per year for the next 10 years. Recent developments in India’s automotive industry Increase in Demand: for example, in the last 3 decades passenger vehicle volume increased 15 times,… Continue reading Prospects of India’s Automotive industry

SC Directions to CBI in ISRO Espionage Case, 1994

Synopsis – The Supreme Court has ordered the CBI investigation in the Nambi Narayanan ISRO Espionage case. CBI will review the involvement of the Kerala police. What is the ISRO espionage case? In 1994, a Maldivian woman was arrested. She was suspected of selling secrets from ISRO scientists to Pakistan. Mr. Narayanan was arrested along… Continue reading SC Directions to CBI in ISRO Espionage Case, 1994

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 17th, 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… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 17th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 16, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today SC Directions to CBI in ISRO Espionage Case, 1994 Source– The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2 – Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Synopsis… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 16, 2021

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