Source: The post is based on the article “Why are India’s slowing exports a cause for concern?” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: India’s economic growth News: India’s exports declined about 16.7% in October this year. Imports increased and the trade deficit widened by 50% while Vietnam and Philippines… Continue reading Why are India’s slowing exports a cause for concern?
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Census as a mirror of past and present
Source– The post is based on the article “Census as a mirror of past and present” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Modern Indian history and Population and associated issues Relevance– Census and its correlation with standards of living. News– The article explains the impact of British policy on population related… Continue reading Census as a mirror of past and present
India- China boundary conflict
Source– The post is based on the article “What Yangtse Means” published in The Times of India and “Tawang incident should drive home the urgency of army modernisation, reconsideration of ill-conceived Agnipath” published in The Indian Express on 15th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- India and neighbourhood relations Relevance– India and Chinese relationship News– The article… Continue reading India- China boundary conflict
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 14th, 2022
Dear 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 exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 14th, 2022
The attack on the last bastion — the judiciary
Source– The post is based on the article “The attack on the last bastion — the judiciary” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Challenges faced by higher judiciary News– The article explains the issue of judicial appointments. It also explains the lack of executive accountability in India these days.… Continue reading The attack on the last bastion — the judiciary
The rise of rural manufacturing
Source– The post is based on the article “The rise of rural manufacturing” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth Relevance– Issues related to manufacturing sector News– The article explains the issue of manufacturing shift to rural areas. Is manufacturing shifting to… Continue reading The rise of rural manufacturing
Flare-up at Tawang marks shortcomings of India’s China diplomacy
Source– The post is based on the article “Flare-up at Tawang marks shortcomings of India’s China diplomacy” published in The Indian Express on 14th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- India and neighbourhood relations Relevance– India and China relations News– The article explains the issues of frequent border clashes between India and China. What has been the… Continue reading Flare-up at Tawang marks shortcomings of India’s China diplomacy
A conservation Bill that endangers forest rights
Source– The post is based on the article “A conservation Bill that endangers forest rights” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment conservation Relevance– Issues related to wildlife protection News– The article explains the criminalisation laws used for conservation of the ecosystem by government agencies. It also explains the impact of… Continue reading A conservation Bill that endangers forest rights
A resource crunch need not hurt our soft power
Source: The post is based on the article “A resource crunch need not hurt our soft power” published in Live Mint on 14th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: ways to utilize India’s soft power News: The parliamentary committee on external affairs has tabled the report titled “India’s Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy: Prospects &… Continue reading A resource crunch need not hurt our soft power
What AIIMS Server “Hijack” tells Us About Cyber Security
Source: The post is based on the article “What AIIMS Server “Hijack” Tells Us About Cyber Security” published in The Times of India on 14th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security Relevance: concerns with the ransomware attacks News: There was a ransomware attack on the servers of AIIMS recently. This attack has raised concerns over the safety of… Continue reading What AIIMS Server “Hijack” tells Us About Cyber Security
