News: There has been an accidental launch of supersonic Brahmos cruise missile from India into Pakistani territory India’s Response Read – The Issue of Accidental Indian missile drop in Pakistan India officially admitted that “in the course of a routine maintenance, a technical malfunction led to the accidental firing of a missile”. India has ordered a… Continue reading BrahMos can’t be mistaken for nuclear-tipped missile
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May all mothers live: on Maternal Mortality rate
News: India’s maternal mortality ratio has decreased from 122 to 103 (maternal deaths per lakh live births) between 2015-17 and 2017-19, shown by SRS data. India’s SDG target is to bring its MMR below 70 by 2030. What can be done to improve further? Understanding disparities: Need for different state or region wise solutions. For… Continue reading May all mothers live: on Maternal Mortality rate
Ukraine invasion and the great geopolitical reset
Context: Article explains the global dynamics after Russia-Ukraine war. Major wars have significant consequences for the internal and international politics of the combatant nations. For instance, Indo-Pak war of 1971: Liberated Bangladesh Altered balance of power between Delhi and Islamabad New Pakistani Constitution in 1973 to democratize a nation that was dominated by the Army.… Continue reading Ukraine invasion and the great geopolitical reset
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – March, 2022 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of March 2022 – Second week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2022. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – March, 2022 – 2nd week
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Mar 14th, 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 3 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 Mar 14th, 2022
[Answered] How do the Geneva Conventions guidelines during wartime protect vulnerable sections of society during wartime?
The Geneva Convention guidelines of 1949 comprise four treaties and three additional protocols that define the standards of international law for humanitarian treatment in war. The convention mandates the parties to the war to remain humane to non-combatants such as civilians and medical personnel, as well as to combatants who are no longer participating in… Continue reading [Answered] How do the Geneva Conventions guidelines during wartime protect vulnerable sections of society during wartime?
[Answered] Monetisation of surplus land holdings is a prudent strategy that will lead to more efficient utilization of these “under-utilized” assets. Critically analyze the statement.
Asset monetization is basically a transaction that converts a dead/idle asset into an income generating one. Land monetisation means monetization of “surplus, unused and under-used non-core assets in the nature of land and buildings”. Indian government has also initiated a process of creating new sources of revenue by unlocking the economic value of un-utilized or… Continue reading [Answered] Monetisation of surplus land holdings is a prudent strategy that will lead to more efficient utilization of these “under-utilized” assets. Critically analyze the statement.
Monetising surplus land held by state is a good idea, it needs to be done with transparency, sensitivity to public interest
News: Last week, the Union cabinet approved the creation of a National Land Monetisation Corporation Mandate Read more – About National Land Monetisation Corporation It will work to monetise the surplus land holdings of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other government agencies. It will have a detailed and comprehensive inventory of the state’s land… Continue reading Monetising surplus land held by state is a good idea, it needs to be done with transparency, sensitivity to public interest
Will a services exports-driven economic growth strategy work for India?
Context: India’s service exports have lagged the outbound shipment of manufactured items, though the gap between the two was narrowing immediately before Covid-19 struck. Why should India adopt a service exports-led growth strategy for India instead of China’s model of manufacturing exports-led growth? According to the data provided by the World Trade Organization (WTO), India’s share… Continue reading Will a services exports-driven economic growth strategy work for India?
Ukraine invasion, global wheat supply and India’s opportunity
News: the Russia-Ukraine war continues to be at the centre of the world debate and recently, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denied insisting on NATO membership which was one of the reasons for Russian invasion of Ukraine. What are the negative effects of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict? The energy, gas prices are surging and wheat prices are skyrocketing.… Continue reading Ukraine invasion, global wheat supply and India’s opportunity
