Author: ForumIAS
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9 PM Daily Brief – 6th December 2016
Front Page / NATIONAL Centre not to make singing of National Anthem compulsory in government schools Horse racing not animal cruelty Proposal to amend law for cashless wage payments Editorial/OPINION The heart of the problem Comparing apples and oranges The nowhere people Indian Express Black cash in India War as performance Live Mint How to deal…
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Daily Editorial – Ranking Systems and Performance of Higher Education Institutes in India
Ranking systems and performance of higher education Institutes in India Status of higher education in India Global Ranking systems Performance of higher education institutes in India Criticisms of global ranking systems Some reasons of low performance Why ranking has become important Some Government initiatives Criticisms of NIRF Solutions Click here to Download Daily Editorial PDF…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 5th December 2016
Front Page / NATIONAL India, Afghanistan corner Pak. on terror at Amritsar ‘Centre doesn’t have to raise dispute with foreign govt. over private claim’ Environment Ministry postpones forest policy indefinitely INTERNATIONAL Sagarmala could deepen India’s trade and investment ties with China Editorial/OPINION Due diligence, unsafe drugs A roadmap for the CBI Economy As India goes…
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Daily Editorial – Present Challenges Facing CBI
Present Challenges Facing CBI Context Difficulties of CBI directors Issues facing CBI Steps needed Conflict with state governments Suggestion by past directors Recommendations of Standing Committee on Lokpal and Lokayuktas bill, 2014 Click here to Download Daily Editorial PDF (5th Dec. 2016) Context The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will have a new interim chief,…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 2nd December 2016
Front Page / NATIONAL Delhi High Court reverses ban on combination drugs Don’t shut the door on jallikattu Anthem redux: How it came back in play Health Ministry to file appeal, points to parallel plea in SC Imposed only reasonable restrictions, govt. tells SC INTERNATIONAL We’re willing to wait for talks: Pak. envoy Basit U.S.…
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Daily Editorial – Compulsory National Anthem in Cinema Halls
Compulsory National Anthem in Cinema Halls Supreme Court’s ruling Purpose of ruling Arguments against the SC ruling Past laws Conclusion Click here to Download Daily Editorial PDF (2nd Dec. 2016) The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered that the National Anthem must be played in public theaters across the country before a movie, minus any dramatization.…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 1st December 2016
Click here to download 9 PM Daily Brief PDF (1st Dec. 2016) Front Page / NATIONAL National anthem must be played before screening of films Airlines seek stay on levy, HC issues notice ‘Delhi government worried about everything except environment’ Route all wages via bank accounts:Govt Cap on Jan Dhan withdrawal: Editorial/OPINION Provocation at Nagrota…
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Daily Editorial – A critical analysis of effects of demonetization on Banking Industry
A critical analysis of effects of demonetization on Banking Industry Introduction Positive effects on banking industry Negative affects Options available with banks and their feasibility Dilemma faced by banks Issue of cooperative banks Click here to Download Daily Editorial PDF (1st Dec. 2016) Introduction Demonetization is a generations’ memorable experience and is going to be…
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Mains 2016: Paris Climate Change Agreement – India
Paris climate change agreement and India Context: India recently ratified the Paris Agreement, ratification by at least 55 countries and accounting for at least 55% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions was required for the agreement to come into force.Sixty-two countries have ratified the agreement so far, hence the agreement will soon come into force.…
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Mains 2016: All about India’s Solar Policy
All about India’s Solar Policy Introduction About 70% of India’s electricity generation capacity is from fossil fuels. India is largely dependent on fossil fuel imports to meet its energy demands. By 2030, India’s dependence on energy imports is expected to exceed 53% of the country’s total energy consumption. Greater import dependence is a a threat…
