Source– The post is based on the article “The case for elections in Jammu and Kashmir” published in “The Hindu” on 6th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Polity News– Jammu and Kashmir has not conducted legislative elections in the past nine years. The most recent Assembly election occurred in 2014, and the last elected government… Continue reading The case for elections in Jammu and Kashmir
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The implications of expansion of BRICS
Source– The post is based on the article “Not A Job For Quotas” published in “The Hindu” on 6th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations – Regional and global groupings News– The 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg announced that the five-member grouping had invited six new members from West Asia; Egypt and Ethiopia from… Continue reading The implications of expansion of BRICS
DIY India – The government’s ₹13,000cr proposal to train artisans is a step towards self-reliance
Source: The post is based on the article “DIY India – The government’s ₹13,000cr proposal to train artisans is a step towards self-reliance” published in The Times of India on 6th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: About PM Vishwakarma Scheme News: Skilled workers like plumbers and carpenters have become difficult to… Continue reading DIY India – The government’s ₹13,000cr proposal to train artisans is a step towards self-reliance
Xi Jinping skipping G-20 Summit a deliberate signal to India, West
Source: The post is based on articles “Xi Jinping skipping G-20 Summit a deliberate signal to India, West” published in The Hindu on 6th September 2023 and “No middle ground – Xi’s decision is a lose-lose” published in Business Standard on 6th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and… Continue reading Xi Jinping skipping G-20 Summit a deliberate signal to India, West
Time to decide-Infrastructure development in the hills cannot be the same as in the plains
Source: The post is based on the article “Time to decide-Infrastructure development in the hills cannot be the same as in the plains” published in “The Hindu” on 6th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – environment conservation News: The article discusses concerns about flood damage in north India, with the Chief Justice suggesting a study… Continue reading Time to decide-Infrastructure development in the hills cannot be the same as in the plains
Laws governing forests of the Northeast
Source: The post is based on the article “Laws governing forests of the Northeast” published in “The Hindu” on 6th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – environment conservation News: The article discusses concerns over the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023, which allows diversion of forest land near India’s borders without clearance. Special constitutional protections in… Continue reading Laws governing forests of the Northeast
The tax base is growing – government shouldn’t waste the opportunity
Source: The post is based on the article “The tax base is growing – government shouldn’t waste the opportunity” published in “The Indian express” on 6th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy- Mobilization of resources News: The author discusses the growth in India’s tax base, with more individuals and companies paying taxes, even during slow… Continue reading The tax base is growing – government shouldn’t waste the opportunity
C Raja Mohan writes: At G20, the end of old multilateralism – and the beginning of a new order
Source: The post is based on the article “C Raja Mohan writes: At G20, the end of old multilateralism – and the beginning of a new order” published in “The Indian express” on 6th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relation- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: The… Continue reading C Raja Mohan writes: At G20, the end of old multilateralism – and the beginning of a new order
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I September 5th, 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 September 5th, 2023
[Answered] Examine the gender-specific impacts of climate change, particularly in low-income countries. Suggest measures to mitigate these impacts.
Introduction: Give brief context of the question. Body: What are gender specific impact of climate change and measures to deal with it? Conclusion: Way forward. Climate change has significant gender-specific impacts, particularly in low-income countries, where women often face greater vulnerabilities due to their socio-economic roles and limited access to resources and decision-making. Reports of… Continue reading [Answered] Examine the gender-specific impacts of climate change, particularly in low-income countries. Suggest measures to mitigate these impacts.
