Source: This post has been created based on the article “How the Digital India Act will shape the future of the country’s cyber landscape” published in The Hindu on 9th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors. News: This article discusses the recent… Continue reading How the Digital India Act will shape the future of the country’s cyber landscape
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What caused the flood in Sikkim?
Source: This post has been created based on the article “What caused the flood in Sikkim?” published in The Hindu on 9th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Environmental pollution and degradation; Disaster and disaster management. News: This article discusses the causes and consequences of the recent Sikkim Glacier Lake Outburst… Continue reading What caused the flood in Sikkim?
Revisiting the rail gauge debate
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Revisiting the rail gauge debate” published in The Hindu on 9th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. News: This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the Broad-Gauge railway network vis-à-vis the Standard Gauge… Continue reading Revisiting the rail gauge debate
With food inflation limited to dal roti, why govt policy may need changes
Source: The post is based on the article “With food inflation limited to dal roti, why govt policy may need changes” published in “Indian express” on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy- inflation News: The article discusses rising food prices in India, particularly in cereals and pulses, and how this inflation is… Continue reading With food inflation limited to dal roti, why govt policy may need changes
Hangzhou happiness- Indian sportspeople are measuring up to world standards
Source: The post is based on the article “Hangzhou happiness- Indian sportspeople are measuring up to world standards” published in “Business standard” on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Human Resources. News: The article discusses India’s impressive performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games, highlighting… Continue reading Hangzhou happiness- Indian sportspeople are measuring up to world standards
Our inflation fight calls for a fiscal pullback too
Source: The post is based on the article “Our inflation fight calls for a fiscal pullback too” published in “Live mint” on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- inflation News: The article discusses the Reserve Bank of India’s strategies under Governor Shaktikanta Das to control inflation, keeping it at 4%, and its impact on the… Continue reading Our inflation fight calls for a fiscal pullback too
A census for a new deal
Source: The post is based on the article “A census for a new deal” published in “The Hindu” on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1 – Salient features of Indian Society News: The article discusses the role of caste and religion in Indian politics, especially focusing on a caste survey from the Bihar government. This move… Continue reading A census for a new deal
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 7th, 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 October 7th, 2023
Sikkim tells us to be very careful before allowing any new hydropower project in the Himalayas
Source: The post is based on the article “Sikkim tells us to be very careful before allowing any new hydropower project in the Himalayas” published in The Times of India on 7th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate Change Relevance: concerns with Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Sikkim News: Sikkim has recently faced… Continue reading Sikkim tells us to be very careful before allowing any new hydropower project in the Himalayas
He was a farmers’ scientist – on contribution of M.S. Swaminathan
Source: The post is based on the article “He Was A Farmers’ Scientist” published in The Times of India on 7th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture Relevance: About M.S. Swaminathan’s contribution in agriculture News: M.S. Swaminathan, a respected agricultural scientist from India, recently passed away. Who was M.S. Swaminathan? Read Here: Swaminathan walked ahead of… Continue reading He was a farmers’ scientist – on contribution of M.S. Swaminathan
