Source: The post is based on an article “Ineffective implementation: Ban on single-use plastic is not working” published in Business Standard on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: issues associated with plastic bags News: The ban on single-use plastic came into effect on 1st July 2022. However, items like plastic straws and cutlery are being marketed… Continue reading Ineffective implementation: Ban on single-use plastic is not working
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Why NPAs are not just about bank governance
Source– The post is based on the article “Why NPAs are not just about bank governance” published in The Indian Express on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Banking sector News– The article explains the cause behind higher NPAs between 2011-18. By the late 2000s, NPAs, as a percentage of gross advances had decreased… Continue reading Why NPAs are not just about bank governance
We have come a long way on abortion rights in India
Source– The post is based on the article “We have come a long way on abortion rights in India” published in the Live Mint on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Fundamental rights. GS1- Social empowerment Relevance- Women and related issues News- The article explains the decision by the Supreme Court that allows unmarried women to… Continue reading We have come a long way on abortion rights in India
Pension system should be fair and sustainable
Source: The post is based on an article “Pension system should be fair and sustainable” published in Live Mint on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: issues associated with the old pension system. News: There is a growing push to switch back to India’s old system of state pensions. The promises are being made to lure the… Continue reading Pension system should be fair and sustainable
India@75 looking at 100: What India’s education system needs
Source: The post is based on an article “India@75 looking at 100: What India’s education system needs” published in The Indian Express on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: problems with the Indian education system News: The article discusses problems with the current education system in India and the importance of value education in the schools… Continue reading India@75 looking at 100: What India’s education system needs
Blaming technology for deaths by suicide is misguided
Source: The post is based on an article “Blaming technology for deaths by suicide is misguided” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: concerns associated with suicides in India News: The data released by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for 2021 shows that suicide claimed 1,64,033 lives in that year. What are the… Continue reading Blaming technology for deaths by suicide is misguided
Act quickly: Hate speech gets encouragement with late action from cops and courts. Parties must get tough too
Source– The post is based on the article “Act quickly: Hate speech gets encouragement with late action from cops and courts. Parties must get tough too” published in The Times of India on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Communalism. GS3- Security issues News– The article explains the reasons for hate speeches. It also provides the… Continue reading Act quickly: Hate speech gets encouragement with late action from cops and courts. Parties must get tough too
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 11th, 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 October 11th, 2022
Throttled at the grass roots: how to strengthen decentralised governance
Source– The post is based on the article “Throttled at the grass roots: how to strengthen decentralised governance ” published in The Hindu on 11th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein Relevance– Democratic Decentralisation News- The article explains the constitutional provisions related to devolution of… Continue reading Throttled at the grass roots: how to strengthen decentralised governance
Too few rules: Without some codification, SC collegium will keep running into problems in selecting judges
Source– The post is based on the article “Too few rules: Without some codification, SC collegium will keep running into problems in selecting judges” published in The Times of India on 11th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Reforming the system of appointment of judges News- The article explains the issues with the collegium system… Continue reading Too few rules: Without some codification, SC collegium will keep running into problems in selecting judges
