Author: ForumIAS
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One India, One Election
Context: The idea for simultaneous elections for all the states as well as for general assembly was pitched by some national leaders. Advantages of simultaneous elections: It would save public money and time of politicians that is wasted in campaigns for elections. It would encourage more focus on governance and policy making as winning elections…
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Unified Payment System
Context: It has been launched by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) with Reserve Bank of India’s vision of migrating towards a ‘cash-less’ and more digital society. What is UPI? UPI is a payment system that allows money transfer between any two bank accounts by using a Smartphone. It is based on the immediate payment service (IMPS) platform.…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 14 Nov 2016
Front Page / NATIONAL (The Hindu) [1] Deal or no deal? India, Japan wrangle over N-pact note [2] SC sets up panel on night shelters Editorial Opinion [1]The big deal with Japan [2]. Watering the green shoots Economy (The Hindu) [1]. Move to cashless economy a key motive behind notes ban Indian Express [1]. Young and alienated Live…
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Mains 2016: Advancing the Budget Date
Context: The union government had decided to advance the budget presentation date by a month from the previous norm of end-February. The aim is that all spending authorities within the system, and those financially dependent on the Centre, be in a position to work out their activities with assured resources in the beginning of the year…
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Daily Editorials – Indo-Japan Relations
India-Japan Advantages for India Advantages for Japan Indo-Japanese relations Economic Strategic Way forward Agreement for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Indo-Japanese relations – Cultural ,Economic ,Strategic Limitations Context- Recently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his three-day visit to Japan, signed Agreement for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy deal with his…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 11th Nov 2016
What is 9 PM brief? Front Page / NATIONAL (The Hindu) Punjab law to stop sharing Ravi, Beas waters illegal: SC Devise plan to monitor air pollution, says SC NGT for Central, State panels to monitor pollution SYL Land Bill unwarranted, says court Exclusive e-platform soon for payments to govt International (The Hindu) Modi in…
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Daily Editorials – Maoism in India
Maoism in India Context- Maoist movement Naxalism– Causes CPI (maoist) Salwa Judum– Present condition Steps taken by government- Context- Context- The Communist Party of India (Maoist) lost around 30 of its cadres in a covert operation jointly organised by the Greyhounds of Andhra Pradesh and the Special Operations Group of Odisha. In March this year,…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 10th November 2016
Front Page / NATIONAL (The Hindu) More services to accept Rs. 500, Rs. 1,000 notes ‘Demonetization to hit terror financing hard’ International (The Hindu) Donald Trump Won Editorial Opinion A method in the shock therapy Straws in the wind Economy (The Hindu) Centre on course to expedite patent filings Improve ports, logistics to boost exports:…
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Daily Editorials – Crop burning and Biomass
Crop burning and Biomass paddy stubble– Steps by government About Biomass Uses– Issues – How to promote biomass plants in India Paddy Stubble Context Paddy stubble burning in neighboring Haryana and Punjab is a major reason for affecting air quality in Delhi during the onset of winter. Machines like combine harvest are used which harvests…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 9th November 2016
Front Page / NATIONAL (The Hindu) Rs. 500, Rs. 1,000 notes no longer legal tender ‘Corruption, black money & terrorism are festering sores’ Move was in the pipeline for months Centre extends AFSPA to check Naga factions ‘Keep birth database to curb female foeticide’ Economy (The Hindu) India to seek greater market access in U.K.…
