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 The Hindu newspaper. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Nov 25th 2023
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Summary of Punchhi Commission Report
Background The Punchhi Commission was formed by the Government of India in 2007. It was chaired by Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi. The Commission was focused on Centre-State relations. This revisit on Centre-State relations was aimed to address problems previously investigated by the Sarkaria Commission, which had presented its report in 1988. The Commission examined and reviewed… Continue reading Summary of Punchhi Commission Report
Summary of Sarkaria Commission Report on Center State Relations
Background Federal theorist K.C. Wheare has argued that the nature of the Indian Constitution is quasi-federal in nature. Due to such nature, few tensions in Center and State relations are bound to arise. The Sarkaria Commission was constituted in 1983 to investigate and give recommendations for a healthy relationship between the Union and the States. It was a three-member commission presided… Continue reading Summary of Sarkaria Commission Report on Center State Relations
Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023: Legal experts divided on self-regulation provisions in draft broadcasting Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023: Legal experts divided on self-regulation provisions in draft broadcasting Bill” published in “The Hindu” on 20th November 2023 Why in the News? Experts have raised concerns over the self-regulatory provisions of the Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023. What is the… Continue reading Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023: Legal experts divided on self-regulation provisions in draft broadcasting Bill
UPSC Mains PYQs Subjectwise Pages | 2013 – Present
Dear Friends, We have created subjectwise pages of UPSC CSE Mains Previous Year Questions (PYQs). All the pages are updated will the 2023 questions. You can use these pages in preparation of a particular subject. Click on the following link and bookmark these pages for your future reference. You can also access these pages from… Continue reading UPSC Mains PYQs Subjectwise Pages | 2013 – Present
Difference between Ethics and Values
Introduction: Ethics and values are two fundamental aspects of the life of humans. The determination of what is important is done by values, while ethics determine the fine line between right and wrong. What are Ethics? The set of rules which govern a person’s behaviour is known as ethics. It is a branch of philosophy… Continue reading Difference between Ethics and Values
Difference between Acts, Rules, Regulations
Often, there is confusion surrounding the interchangeable use of the terms Acts, Rules, and Regulations, but it’s important to recognize that these terms carry unique meanings while being connected. Therefore, we are presenting the difference between Act, Rules and Regulations. According to Article 13(3)(a) of the Constitution of India, the term “law” encompasses Ordinances, orders,… Continue reading Difference between Acts, Rules, Regulations
National Technical Textiles Mission: India targets $40-bn in technical textiles
Source: The post is based on the article “National Technical Textiles Mission: India targets $40-bn in technical textiles” published in “The Hindu” on 18th November 2023 Why in the News? According to the Ministry of Textiles’ Joint Secretary, India’s market for technical textiles could grow from the current $23 billion to $40 billion by 2030.… Continue reading National Technical Textiles Mission: India targets $40-bn in technical textiles
Technology Development Board and Small Industries Development Bank of India forge strategic alliance to boost MSMEs
Source: The post is based on the article “Technology Development Board and Small Industries Development Bank of India forge strategic alliance to boost MSMEs” published in “PIB” on 18th November 2023 Why in the News? Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and the Technology Development Board (TDB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)… Continue reading Technology Development Board and Small Industries Development Bank of India forge strategic alliance to boost MSMEs
THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2023” published in“PIB” on 18th November 2023 Why in the News? The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2023 (IPRD-2023) has concluded in New Delhi. What is Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue(IPRD)? Specifications Details What is it It is an annual apex-level regional strategic dialogue of the Indian… Continue reading THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2023
