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The sentiment boost that India’s economy is in need of

Source-Live Mint Relevance: The article explains the areas, the government should focus, for achieving desirable economic growth. Synopsis – A more rapid vaccination drive, greater government spending, and a reduction in fuel cess might help in the economic recovery and uplifting the public sentiment. Factors that could boost sentiment and play a crucial role in… Continue reading The sentiment boost that India’s economy is in need of

Puzzle out how to make vax ring-fences succeed

Source: Live Mint Relevance: A forest fire-based ring-fence approach is useful to contain Covid spread also. Synopsis: The concept of using vaccine rings to prevent Covid flare-ups deserves a try. Introduction  For the past two months, the deadly 2nd wave of Covid has been waning, but the number of daily infections is alarmingly high. Over… Continue reading Puzzle out how to make vax ring-fences succeed

[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –July, 2021 – 1st week

Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 1st week of the Month of July. Click on the following link to download 9 PM Compilation for the Month of July, First Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –July, 2021 – 1st week

Climate crisis intensifies: Coastal areas may become unliveable by 2100, flags report

Source: Down To Earth What is the news? Millions in India are currently reeling under severe heatwaves. Scientists have warned that the rising climate crisis will make the situation more unbearable in the coming years. A recent report by Climate Trends said that most parts of India experience 12-66 days of potentially deadly heat and humidity… Continue reading Climate crisis intensifies: Coastal areas may become unliveable by 2100, flags report

Confronting Xi: India should engage both the Dalai Lama and Taiwan

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/confronting-xi-india-should-engage-both-the-dalai-lama-and-taiwan/  Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Dismal state of India- China relations in recent times:4 Lesson for India:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: China has adopted a confrontational attitude against India as seen from last year’s unilateral aggression in the Galwan Valley region of Eastern Ladakh. In this scenario, India needs to recalibrate its China strategy and engage… Continue reading Confronting Xi: India should engage both the Dalai Lama and Taiwan

Behest lending can give rise to a NPA problem

Source: Livemint Relevance: A lesson from the 2008 global financial crisis that can help India tackle post-pandemic situation better Synopsis: Aggressive lending to MSME sector can result in a NPA problem in the future. Contents1 Background2 Present situation – impending problems3 Impact of lending to MSMEs4 Shortcomings of credit schemes Background Response to 2008 financial… Continue reading Behest lending can give rise to a NPA problem

India must show global leadership on climate crisis by adopting a holistic approach to energy

Source: The Indian Express Relevance: Renewable energy and its issues are direct topics on Energy. Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Global countries on Climate Change:3 India-US Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership:4 Challenges with Energy projects in India5 How India can adapt to energy demands? Synopsis:  Meeting the Energy demands of people and government policy on them have… Continue reading India must show global leadership on climate crisis by adopting a holistic approach to energy

Centre must step up cash flows to the states

Source: Indian Express Synopsis: Borrowing by states via state development loans has been low in the first quarter of the present financial year. Reasons are discussed. State Development Loans (SDLs) A predominant source for state governments to raise money to finance their fiscal deficit is via SDLs or bonds. RBI facilitates the auctioning of SDLs. SDLs… Continue reading Centre must step up cash flows to the states

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – July 9th 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 – July 9th 2021

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