Context: The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia is going to have a significant impact on emerging market economies, including India. The main concern largely comes from the impact of higher crude oil prices which has hit crude $139/bbl. Contents1 Present Macroeconomic situation of Emerging Countries including India2 Triffin Paradox3 Challenges in Domestic Solution4 Way… Continue reading Navigating economic uncertainties caused by Ukraine war
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Clear signals: On India-China ties and the new global currents
News: The Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi claimed that the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy is aiming to create “an Indo-Pacific version of NATO”. His statement has deeper interpretations for India. Challenges in India-China Relations? Revival of QUAD (called as “Asian NATO” by China) having Australia, Japan, U.S. and India as member. However, apart from this, U.S.… Continue reading Clear signals: On India-China ties and the new global currents
[Answered] Women’s informal work is central to the feminisation of poverty. Discuss and also highlight the multidimensional factors behind informalisation of female workforce.
Mains GS IIIntroduction: Provide current status of informalisation of female workforce. Body: Describe, how informal work is resulting into the feminisation of poverty, then write down few factors behind informalisation of female workforce. Conclusion: Mention few suggestions to improve the situation of female labor. India has a vast workforce with more than 450 million people… Continue reading [Answered] Women’s informal work is central to the feminisation of poverty. Discuss and also highlight the multidimensional factors behind informalisation of female workforce.
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Mar 8th, 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 8th, 2022
Reaping the potential of the female workforce
News: The large-scale adoption of digital and smartphone technologies and the increased need for personal care for the sick, elderly and children have opened up employment opportunities, especially for women. Contents1 Status of Participation of Women in the Workforce of India & Comparison with other Countries2 Why Women Employment is Very important?3 What are the… Continue reading Reaping the potential of the female workforce
How invasion of Ukraine could transform nuclear landscape of Asia
News: Putin’s nuclear sabre-rattling in Ukraine has triggered a consequential debate on the importance of atomic weapons in deterring Chinese expansionism in Asia. Geopolitical Impact of nuclear threats and Ukraine developments in other parts of the world (a) In Japan, Ex-PM of Japan, Shinzo Abe, called for a national debate on hosting American nuclear weapons… Continue reading How invasion of Ukraine could transform nuclear landscape of Asia
What the plight of students in Ukraine reveals about medical education in India
News: Odisha’s CM requested PM of India, to ensure uninterrupted education for medical students coming from Ukraine. He has requested him to enable their admission to Indian medical colleges. Almost 18,000 Indian medical students have come back from Ukraine’s war zones. Such a situation also arose post-Partition, when the refugee medical students had migrated from… Continue reading What the plight of students in Ukraine reveals about medical education in India
MORE WOMEN IN POLITICS WILL STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY
News: After Covid-19, the position of role of women is strengthening in the political and civic life of democracy in South Asia. Contents1 Trends of Women Role in Politics2 What are the issues?3 Some good developments towards political empowerment of women4 Suggestions for improvement Trends of Women Role in Politics Global level: women leaders, such… Continue reading MORE WOMEN IN POLITICS WILL STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY
Rethinking the 100 new cities plan
News: The idea of creation of 100 new cities in India has not taken off. It was an important mission launched by the public authorities in 2014 which included the Smart Cities Mission. Why new cities are needed in India? Economic Growth and Job Creation: Urban real estate development is a part and parcel of economic… Continue reading Rethinking the 100 new cities plan
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Mar 7th, 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 7th, 2022
