Source: This post on the ICMR data breach has been created based on the article “Thieves & Servers” published in The Times of India on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Basics of cyber security. News: This article discusses the recent breach of healthcare data with the ICMR. A detailed… Continue reading On ICMR data breach – Thieves & Servers
Author: wasim
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I November 1st, 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 1st, 2023
On groundwater extraction – UN report on groundwater extraction: Every drop counts
Source: The post on groundwater extraction is based on the article “UN report on groundwater extraction: Every drop counts” published in “Indian express” on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography – Distribution of key natural resources across the Indian sub-continent News: The article discusses India’s severe groundwater crisis. Many of the… Continue reading On groundwater extraction – UN report on groundwater extraction: Every drop counts
On the challenges faced by the Infromation Commission – Rescue RTI
Source: The post on the challenges faced by the Infromation Commission is based on the article “Rescue RTI- Long-unfilled vacancies in information commissions are a sureshot way to kill a good law” published in “The Times of India” on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Statutory, regulatory and various… Continue reading On the challenges faced by the Infromation Commission – Rescue RTI
On the working of the IMF – Act with urgency to reform the international monetary system
Source: The post on the working of the IMF is based on the article “Act with urgency to reform the international monetary system” published in Live mint on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. News: The global economy faces challenges… Continue reading On the working of the IMF – Act with urgency to reform the international monetary system
On the challenges of mobilising Climate Finance – On Stocktaking climate finance
Source: This post on the challenges of mobilising climate finance has been created based on the article “Stocktaking climate finance — a case of circles in red ink” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. News: This article discusses the challenges associated… Continue reading On the challenges of mobilising Climate Finance – On Stocktaking climate finance
On cash for query case – Ethics, parliamentary conduct and the Indian MP
Source: This post on cash for query case has been created based on the article “Ethics, parliamentary conduct and the Indian MP” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Parliament—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. News: This article… Continue reading On cash for query case – Ethics, parliamentary conduct and the Indian MP
On issues faced by urban local bodies – Staff shortage, financial dependency plague local governance
Source: This post on issues faced by urban local bodies has been created based on the article “Staff shortage, financial dependency plague local governance” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Evolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. News: This article… Continue reading On issues faced by urban local bodies – Staff shortage, financial dependency plague local governance
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 31st, 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 31st, 2023
[Answered] Critically assess N.R. Narayana Murthy’s suggestion of a 70-hour work week for young Indians. What are the potential drawbacks?
Introduction: Give context to the question Body: Evaluation of 70-hour work week Conclusion: Way forward N.R. Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, recently stated that young Indians need to put in 70 hours a week at work drawing reactions from both sides with some praising the advice while some criticizing the advice as being exploitative… Continue reading [Answered] Critically assess N.R. Narayana Murthy’s suggestion of a 70-hour work week for young Indians. What are the potential drawbacks?
