G20 ministers agree to map global value chains, link MSMEs

Source– The post is based on the article “G20 ministers agree to map global value chains, link MSMEs” published in the “The Hindu” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations – Global groupings News– Recently, a two-day G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting took [place in Jaipur. What are important parts of outcome… Continue reading G20 ministers agree to map global value chains, link MSMEs

Express View on Jadavpur University student death: End ragging

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Jadavpur University student death: End ragging” published in The Indian Express on 26th August 2023. Syllabus topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: An 18-year-old student from Jadavpur University (JU) possibly died due to ragging. His family… Continue reading Express View on Jadavpur University student death: End ragging

Guns ’N Rovers – Why sarkari Isro delivers but sarkari DRDO doesn’t

Source: The post is based on the article “Guns ’N Rovers – Why sarkari Isro delivers but sarkari DRDO doesn’t” published in The Times of India on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indigenization of Technology, Defence Technology. Relevance: concerns with DRDO News: There has been an increasing disparity between the ISRO and the DRDO. DRDO… Continue reading Guns ’N Rovers – Why sarkari Isro delivers but sarkari DRDO doesn’t

Fallacy, fantasy, Global South

Source: The post is based on the article “Fallacy, fantasy, Global South” published in Business Standard on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: challenges with the Global South. News: The article explains challenges with the Global South. Contents1 What does the term… Continue reading Fallacy, fantasy, Global South

Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning

Source: The post is based on the article “Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment Pollution News: The author discusses the serious issue of lead poisoning in India, affecting many children. Despite global awareness, India’s old paints, water-pipes,… Continue reading Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning

The new discourse of the Global South

Source: The post is based on the article “Ram Madhav writes: The new discourse of the Global South” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. News: The article discusses the changing definitions of “developed” and “developing” countries. The… Continue reading The new discourse of the Global South

Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science

Source: The post is based on the article “Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science” published in The Indian Express on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Achievements of Indians in science & technology. News: The article praises C. R. Rao’s vital role in statistics, explaining his innovations, awards, and influence. It mentions his… Continue reading Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science

[Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 4th week

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Mains Marathon for the month of August 2023 – Fourth week. Click on the following link to download Download About Mains Marathon Daily Mains Marathon is focused on UPSC Mains 2023. Under this initiative, we post, daily 2 articles, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 4th week

[Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 4th week

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the month of August 2023 – Fourth week. Click on the following link to download Download About Factly Initiative Daily Factly is focused on the current affairs for UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2024. Under this initiative, we post, daily 7-8 articles, based on the… Continue reading [Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 4th week

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I August 25th, 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 August 25th, 2023

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