Source: The post India’s Energy Shift Toward Renewable Energy Sources has been created, based on the article “The shift fuelling country’s growth engine” published in “Business Standard” on 28th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Infrastructures Context: The article discusses India’s energy evolution, focusing on the shift from coal to renewable energy (RE). It… Continue reading India’s Energy Shift Toward Renewable Energy Sources
Captive Elephants in India Face Rising Exploitation
Source: The post Captive Elephants in India Face Rising Exploitation has been created, based on the article “Rules that still manacle the captive elephant” published in “The Hindu” on 28th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Ecological and Environment Context: The article discusses the mistreatment of captive elephants in India, despite their protection under… Continue reading Captive Elephants in India Face Rising Exploitation
Challenges faced by marginalized students
Source: The post challenges faced by marginalized students has been created, based on the article “Marginalised by caste, marginalised in education” published in “The Hindu” on 28th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Context: The article discusses the struggles of marginalized students,… Continue reading Challenges faced by marginalized students
70 Hours Work Week- Explained Pointwise
Recently, Infosys Founder Narayan Murthy again suggested ‘70 hours work week‘ to improve India’s labour productivity and competitiveness. He emphasized the need to improve India’s labour productivity, citing Germany and Japan as examples. This idea of long working hours as a measure to improve the country’s work productivity has drawn both support and criticism. Zoho… Continue reading 70 Hours Work Week- Explained Pointwise
Biodiversity Credit Explaination
News: A study published in the journal ‘Proceedings of the Royal Society B’ highlights major uncertainties in the functioning of the biodiversity credit markets. Biodiversity Credit Explaination About Biodiversity Credit Definition: World Economic Forum defines Biodiversity Credits as verifiable, quantifiable and tradeable financial instrument that rewards positive nature and biodiversity outcomes through the creation and… Continue reading Biodiversity Credit Explaination
National Rainfed Area Authority
News: The National Rainfed Area Authority, in collaboration with other agencies, organised a workshop to stimulate discussions and policy discourse on rainfed areas. About National Rainfed Area Authority It was established in 2006 as an expert body to provide knowledge input regarding systemic upgradation and management of the country’s dry land and rainfed agriculture. Mission:… Continue reading National Rainfed Area Authority
RBI’s Committee for ethical use of AI in financial sector
News: The Reserve Bank of India has set up a committee to develop a Framework for Responsible and Ethical enactment of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI) in the financial sector. About the Committee Members: The committee comprises of 8 members and is headed by Dr Pushpak Bhattacharyya. Objectives: To assess the current level of adoption of… Continue reading RBI’s Committee for ethical use of AI in financial sector
[Download] 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – December 2024 – 3rd week
Dear Friends, We are in the process of increasing the quality of our compilations. In this 9 PM Compilation, we have created subjectwise and topicwise segregation of the weekly current affairs. We have also changed the format of the articles. UPSC Weekly Compilation 2024 Please give us your feedback and suggestions for any further improvement.… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – December 2024 – 3rd week
UN Convention against Cybercrime
News: The UN General Assembly recently adopted the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. UN Convention against Cybercrime About UN Convention against Cybercrime It is a landmark global agreement adopted by 193 UN member states. Its goal is to strengthen international cooperation in the fight against cybercrime and protect societies from digital threats. The treaty will… Continue reading UN Convention against Cybercrime
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 27th December 2024 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing, 27th December 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 27th December 2024 I Mains Marathon
