Source: The post is based on the article “Logistics makes the world go around” published in Business Standard on 19th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: measures needed by India to improve its rank in World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index. News: India has jumped six ranks to 38th position among 139 countries on the World… Continue reading Logistics makes the world go around
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A long-drawn test for India’s diplomatic skills
Source: The post is based on the article “A long-drawn test for India’s diplomatic skills” published in The Hindu on 19th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Regional & Global Groupings Relevance: India’s position at various multilateral groupings and challenges associated with it News: India is going to attend various multilateral organizations meetings in the coming months.… Continue reading A long-drawn test for India’s diplomatic skills
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I May 18th, 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 May 18th, 2023
Leaky Oil Borrell – on EU’s stand over Russian Oil imports in India
Source: This post is created based on the article “Leaky Oil Borrell” published in Times of India on 18th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests News: Josep Borrell, the EU foreign affairs representative, criticized India for supposedly violating sanctions on… Continue reading Leaky Oil Borrell – on EU’s stand over Russian Oil imports in India
Towards a National Innovation System
Source: The post is based on the article “Towards a National Innovation System” published in Business Standard on 18th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development News: Economists, focusing on the National Innovation System, believe that innovation largely happens at firms. Firm capacity is affected by both what they do themselves and… Continue reading Towards a National Innovation System
12-Hour Workday Won’t Work
Source: The post is based on an article “12-Hour Workday Won’t Work” published in The Times of India on 18th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy, Changes to Industrial Policy News: The governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have recently allowed 12-hour workdays. The rationale behind this Arguments is that it will ensure higher domestic growth… Continue reading 12-Hour Workday Won’t Work
Why are financial regulators transitioning from LIBOR?
Source: This post is created based on the article “Why are financial regulators transitioning from LIBOR?” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy – Financial Market News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on May 12 that some banks haven’t completely stopped using the London… Continue reading Why are financial regulators transitioning from LIBOR?
New pension reform must reduce burden on future generations
Source: This post is created based on the article “New pension reform must reduce burden on future generations” published in Indian Express on 18th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes Context: Recently, Government has… Continue reading New pension reform must reduce burden on future generations
How India’s drug regulatory regime can ensure greater credibility for our pharma industry
Source: This post is created based on the article “How India’s drug regulatory regime can ensure greater credibility for our pharma industry” published in Indian Express on 18th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Context: In the absence of effective regulations of pharmaceuticals industry,… Continue reading How India’s drug regulatory regime can ensure greater credibility for our pharma industry
Regulating AI – on EU’s draft Artificial Intelligence law
Source: This post is created based on the article “Regulating AI – on Artificial Intelligence” published in Indian Express on 18th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Artificial Intelligence News: The European Parliament’s committee has approved a draft artificial intelligence (AI) law. What are the provisions of EU’s draft Artificial Intelligence law? Scope… Continue reading Regulating AI – on EU’s draft Artificial Intelligence law
