Source: This post on electoral bonds has been created based on the article “On electoral bonds, Supreme Court must uphold Right to Information” published in The Indian Express on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. News: This article discusses the issues… Continue reading On electoral bonds – On electoral bonds, Supreme Court must uphold Right to Information
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[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I November 3rd, 2023
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 November 3rd, 2023
On India-Bhutan Relations – India’s emerging challenge in Bhutan
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s emerging challenge in Bhutan” published in “Business standard” on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – India and its neighborhood- relations. News: The article discusses Bhutan’s Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji’s visit to China, marking progress in resolving border disputes and potentially… Continue reading On India-Bhutan Relations – India’s emerging challenge in Bhutan
On Atal Tinkering Labs and Innovation in India – Lessons in how to build an innovation ecosystem
Source: The post is based on the article “Lessons in how to build an innovation ecosystem” published in “Indian express” on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology – Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. News: The article discusses how India’s innovation ecosystem is growing, like with Atal Tinkering… Continue reading On Atal Tinkering Labs and Innovation in India – Lessons in how to build an innovation ecosystem
On 16th Finance Commission – Finance Testing the South’s Patience
Source: The post is based on the article Testing the South’s Patience published in The Times of India on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. News: The article talks about India’s Finance Commission deciding tax sharing… Continue reading On 16th Finance Commission – Finance Testing the South’s Patience
On the importance of Biosphere Reserves – Biosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope
Source: This post on the importance of Biosphere Reserves has been created based on the article “Biosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation. News: This article discusses the importance of Biosphere Reserves in areas ranging from protection of… Continue reading On the importance of Biosphere Reserves – Biosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope
On the shortcomings of UN – Is the United Nations toothless in ending wars?
Source: This post on the shortcomings of UN has been created based on the article “Is the United Nations toothless in ending wars?” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. News: This article discusses the reasons… Continue reading On the shortcomings of UN – Is the United Nations toothless in ending wars?
On international AI Regulation – AI Summit: Why new global pact on tackling Artificial Intelligence risks is a big deal
Source: This post on international AI Regulation has been created based on the article “AI Summit: Why new global pact on tackling Artificial Intelligence risks is a big deal” published in The Indian Express on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in… Continue reading On international AI Regulation – AI Summit: Why new global pact on tackling Artificial Intelligence risks is a big deal
On Apple’s spyware attack notification – Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith
Source: The post is on Apple’s spyware attack notification based on the article “Apar Gupta writes: Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Challenges to internal security through communication networks; basics… Continue reading On Apple’s spyware attack notification – Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith
On India’s approach to the Most Favoured Nation status – Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approach
Source: The post on India’s approach to the Most Favoured Nation status is based on the article “Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approach” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India… Continue reading On India’s approach to the Most Favoured Nation status – Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approach

