News: Western countries have put several type of sanctions on Russia against invasion of Ukraine. In one of the more severe sanctions, Russia’s assets worth $300 billion have been frozen. These assets are held abroad in the Federal Reserve (US central bank) and the European Central Bank (ECB). Other sanctions might be excluding Russian banks… Continue reading Western Sanctions: Impact & Ways Around Them
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A day to embody the true spirit of science
News: Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate (means science & technology is revered all over) was organised by government as a science week between 22nd to 28th feb. It was organised as a prelude to National Science Day on February 28 that commemorates Sir C.V. Raman’s discovery on light scattering. As per the author, this program should have… Continue reading A day to embody the true spirit of science
[Answered] How far do you think the draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022 will revolutionize the fertilizer sector?
Introduction: Giving context of Indian fertilizer sector, introduce the draft bill. Body: Write the draft bill will revolutionize the fertilizer sector. Write what are the concerns in the draft bill. Conclusion: Give a way forward. India is the 2nd largest consumer and 3rd largest producer of fertilizers in the world. The Union Government has come up with a… Continue reading [Answered] How far do you think the draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022 will revolutionize the fertilizer sector?
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 28, 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 Feb 28, 2022
[Answered] Highlight the challenges associated with phasing out single-use plastic and suggest remedial measures to achieve this objective.
Introduction: Define Single-Use plastics. Body: Write the challenges in phasing out single use plastic. Write the measures that can be taken to address these challenges. Conclusion: Give a way forward. Single-Use plastics are used only once before they are thrown away or recycled. These include things like plastic bags, straws, coffee stirrers, soda and water bottles and most food… Continue reading [Answered] Highlight the challenges associated with phasing out single-use plastic and suggest remedial measures to achieve this objective.
[Answered] Highlight the desirability of constitutional status to regulatory authorities in India to ensure good governance.
Introduction: Explain what are regulatory bodies. Body: Write the challenges faced by regulatory bodies. Write how constitutional status would address those challenges. Conclusion: Give a way forward. Regulatory authorities are governmental bodies established by the government in order to set standards in a specific field of activity, or operations and then to enforce those standards. They are responsible… Continue reading [Answered] Highlight the desirability of constitutional status to regulatory authorities in India to ensure good governance.
[Answered] PM Gati Shakti Mission presents a holistic approach to solving India’s infrastructure challenges. Analyze the statement.
Introduction: Explain Gati Shakti mission. Body: Write the challenges faced the India’s infrastructure sector. Write how Gati Shakti will address these challenges. Conclusion: Give a way forward. Gati Shakti scheme or National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity plan, was launched with the aim of coordinated planning and execution of infrastructure projects to bring down logistics costs. India’s infrastructure… Continue reading [Answered] PM Gati Shakti Mission presents a holistic approach to solving India’s infrastructure challenges. Analyze the statement.
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 26, 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 Feb 26, 2022
India seeks alternative to coking coal imports
News India and Russia had last year signed a memorandum of understanding for a strategic partnership in mining and steel, with a special focus on coking coal. The conflict in Ukraine can affect implementation of this pact and also India’s coking coal imports from Russia. Because the developed world is exploring the option of further… Continue reading India seeks alternative to coking coal imports
[Answered] Highlight the ways and need for transformation from the siloed approach of ‘agriculture’ serving ‘food security’ to a science-society-policy interface, in India?
Introduction: Give context of India agriculture and food security. Body: Highlight the need for transformation in Indian Agriculture. Suggest how Indian Agriculture can transform from siloed approach to science-society-policy interface. Conclusion: Give a way forward. However, Indian Agricultural sector is facing several concerns that need transformation from the siloed approach of ‘Agriculture’. India’s Green Revolution… Continue reading [Answered] Highlight the ways and need for transformation from the siloed approach of ‘agriculture’ serving ‘food security’ to a science-society-policy interface, in India?
