Context: The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics was a watershed moment for Indian sports. A paralympic gold medal was won by a female Indian athlete for the first time. To build on this success, it is important to provide more opportunities and an enabling environment for greater participation of women and persons with disabilities in sport. What… Continue reading Making sports accessible for all
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No quota without quantifiable data
Context: The Madras High Court recently quashed the 10.5% special reservation for Vanniyakula Kshatriyas with the overall 20% quota for Most Backward Classes (MBC) and Denotified Communities (DNC). It has again highlighted the importance of quantifiable data as a prerequisite for reservation in education and employment. Is there a need for an exhaustive study? It… Continue reading No quota without quantifiable data
Strengthen secularism, save the republic
Context: The judgment of Karnataka High Court regarding the hijab issue has further provoked the hijab-wearing college students in Udupi. They have approached the Supreme Court to contest the order. What is the political dimension of the hijab issue? The issue of hijab is political as well as constitutional. The Supreme court can settle the… Continue reading Strengthen secularism, save the republic
[Answered] The Russia-Ukraine war has put the spotlight on the role of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in the global energy futures. Do you think that LNG is a viable replacement for fossil fuels? Provide justification in support of your answer.
Introduction: Provide a brief introduction on the current energy crisis. Body: Write down a few points on benefits of LNG and issues with the LNG. Conclusion: Write a short and brief conclusion. Russia is world’s third biggest oil and the second biggest natural gas producer. In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine crude oil… Continue reading [Answered] The Russia-Ukraine war has put the spotlight on the role of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in the global energy futures. Do you think that LNG is a viable replacement for fossil fuels? Provide justification in support of your answer.
[Answered] Noise pollution is a major environmental problem, cited as a top environmental risk to health across all age and social groups and an addition to the public health burden. In the light of the statement, highlight the effects of Noise pollution on the health and environment. Also, suggest steps required to tackle this menace.
Introduction: Write a brief introduction quoting some data and facts on noise pollution. Body: Write a few points on the effects of noise pollution on health and the environment. Write a few suggestions to tackle the menace of noise pollution. Conclusion: Write a brief conclusion The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report –“Noise, Blazes and… Continue reading [Answered] Noise pollution is a major environmental problem, cited as a top environmental risk to health across all age and social groups and an addition to the public health burden. In the light of the statement, highlight the effects of Noise pollution on the health and environment. Also, suggest steps required to tackle this menace.
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 5th, 2022
Good Morning Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 5th, 2022
[Answered] Highlight the factors paralyzing migration policy discourse. How does the NITI Aayog’s Draft Policy try to resolve the issues faced by migrant workers in India?
Introduction: Write a brief introduction linked to migrants containing some facts and figures. Body: Write a few points on the policy-related challenges facing the migrant issue. Write a few features of NITI Aayog’s Draft Policy on migrants. Conclusion: Write a brief conclusion. As of 2011, India had 45.6 crore migrants (38% of the population). The… Continue reading [Answered] Highlight the factors paralyzing migration policy discourse. How does the NITI Aayog’s Draft Policy try to resolve the issues faced by migrant workers in India?
[Answered] India-Australia trade agreement will reinforce a strong geo-economic partnership. Elaborate.
The question demands an explanation of the statement. Introduction: Write a brief note on India-Australia trade agreement. Body: Write 6-7 points on how India-Australia trade agreement will strengthen geo-economic partnership of India and Australia. Conclusion: Write a brief conclusion. India and Australia signed an Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). Currently, Australia is the 17th… Continue reading [Answered] India-Australia trade agreement will reinforce a strong geo-economic partnership. Elaborate.
Back the greenback: Grumblings about dollar dominance aren’t new
Context: Western powers have slapped sanctions on Russia. These sanctions sting because of the US dollar’s dominance across the global economy and finance. Contents1 How important is dollar in present global trade?2 What are the other factors against the dollar dominated economy?3 Chinese renminbi as an alternative4 What does the future hold? How important is… Continue reading Back the greenback: Grumblings about dollar dominance aren’t new
The road to Ukraine peace runs through Delhi
Context: Nearly 40 days ago, Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine. Despite peace talks, direct negotiations between the conflicting parties have failed to make much progress. India can play an important role in its resolution. Mediation as a conflict resolution tool that can assist the parties in identifying their hidden ‘interests’. It is a… Continue reading The road to Ukraine peace runs through Delhi
