Context The Urban Planning and governance in recent time have been given new impetus by Government of India by introducing concept of smart city. What is the concept of Smart City? The concept of smart cities related to development of urban area that creates sustainable economic development and high quality of life for people. The… Continue reading Smart city initiative necessitates a perfectly sculpted Governance structure
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Download: Mains Marathon Compilation (Questions and Answers) – June 2017
Friends, We are releasing the Mains Marathon Answers Compilation for the month of June, 2017. Download the ForumIAS Mains Marathon (June, 2017) Compilation by clicking on the image below: About Mains Marathon Mains Marathon is our Answer to Daily Answer Writing Practice that does not compromise on your existing mains preparation. We post Daily Questions… Continue reading Download: Mains Marathon Compilation (Questions and Answers) – June 2017
Must Read News Articles – July 8
Archives GS 1 — GS 2 Government policies Aadhaar not ‘totalitarian’: Centre: (The Hindu) After Aadhaar, people are getting their money and benefits. International groupings and agreements Substance and optics: (The Hindu, Editorial) Though successful summitry depends on personal chemistry, there is enough content in India-Israel ties. India and neighbors Delhi has ‘ulterior motives’, asserts Beijing: (The… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 8
Essay Test – July 8, 2017
Archives Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words in the comment section below. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. Formal education tends to restrain our minds and spirits rather than set them free. 2. The human mind will always be superior to machines because machines are only the… Continue reading Essay Test – July 8, 2017
Detailed Economics Optional Strategy and Booklist: Namami Bansal, Rank 17, ForumIAS Follower, Journey from Rishikesh to Mussoorie
Economics Optional Strategy Economics is a subject that offers a very fine balance of theory and practical work in the form of diagrams, graphs, data, contemporary examples of government schemes. It is not so popular among aspirants because of fears or doubts regarding basics and lesser availability of notes/coaching. This is an attempt to simplify… Continue reading Detailed Economics Optional Strategy and Booklist: Namami Bansal, Rank 17, ForumIAS Follower, Journey from Rishikesh to Mussoorie
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 7, 2017
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Update : Revision Classes by ForumIAS for Mains 2017 on July 10 at 5PM ( Monday )
Dear Friends, We are back with Revision Classes for Mains 2017 by ForumIAS. We will be conducting between 25-30 sessions for Mains 2017 covering Issues from Current Affairs Important Issues which may seek static, but are relevant for Mains 2017 The plan is to have 2 Weekly Classes in July and August 10 Sessions in… Continue reading Update : Revision Classes by ForumIAS for Mains 2017 on July 10 at 5PM ( Monday )
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 7
Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. Today’s Quiz topic is Geography & Environment. Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. [WpProQuiz 5] Discuss the questions in the comment section below.… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 7
Triple Talaq issue awaits a final verdict
Context The Supreme Court of India recently has convened a five-judge constitutional bench on the issue of Triple Talaq. Introduction to the issue India is home to world’s third-largest Muslim population which is governed by the Sharia Law or Islamic Jurisprudence and this has been the case since British colonial rule. The government and its… Continue reading Triple Talaq issue awaits a final verdict
Jobs secured on fake caste certificates stands invalid
Context Individuals who secured government employment and got academic admissions under reserved categories with the help of forged caste certificates can have their jobs and admission declared invalid, the Supreme Court held on Thursday. The government had informed the Lok Sabha in March that 1,832 appointments were allegedly secured on the basis of fake… Continue reading Jobs secured on fake caste certificates stands invalid
