Author: ForumIAS

Simultaneous National and State elections

Context The Election Commission of India (EC) has favored simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and Assembly polls and informed the Centre that it is all set to hold simultaneous elections by September 2018. The election commission of India The Election Commission of Indiais an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India. The body administers… Continue reading Simultaneous National and State elections

Must Read News Articles – October 9

Archives GS-1 Geophysical phenomena Mapping the not-so-normal monsoon: (The Hindu) States where rainfall has been deficient make a difference to crop prospects. GS-2 Constitutional and quasi-judicial Bodies Simultaneous polls feasible: EC: (The Hindu) ‘Apart from amendments to Constitution, all parties should come on board’. Government Policies Why flagship BPL health insurance scheme is in rather poor health:… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 9

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 9

Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers. Q.1) The government has launched Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) to eliminate open defecation. What are the main components of this mission?  How far has it been successful? GS-2 Indian… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 9

ForumIAS: Facts in News (October 8th – 14th)

Facts in news is published on a weekly basis that consists a gist of all crucial news articles from ‘The Hindu’ that may bear relevance to Civil Services Preparation. Here is the Summary of all current happenings from around the world for the Second week of October. Download Facts in News PDF file here. [table id=20 /]

Registration Open : ForumIAS Mains Open Test 2017 – New Delhi | Gurgaon | Hyderabad

Dear Friends, Registrations are open for ForumIAS Mains Open Test 2017. Why should I write the ForumIAS Annual Mains Open Test? We will make sure that you write at least one essay, 4 GS Papers, and 2 Optional Papers with us, fifteen days before the actual examination. And this time, we have enhanced the experience, by… Continue reading Registration Open : ForumIAS Mains Open Test 2017 – New Delhi | Gurgaon | Hyderabad

Must Read News Articles – October 8

Archives GS-1 — GS-2 Effects of developed and developing countries policies Ukraine seeks Indian peacekeepers: Urging India to take up greater global security role, Ukraine has asked for Indian peacekeepers to help contain the conflict with Russia in the eastern part of the country. GS-3 Indian Economy The lowdown on GST pitfalls: Why does this… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 8

Blog
Academy
Community