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 26th, 2023
Author: wasim
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 4th week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 4th week of the Month of August. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 4th week
Isro’s solar odyssey
Source– The post is based on the article “Isro’s solar odyssey” published in the “Business Standard” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of space News– The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to launch the Aditya-L1 mission, dedicated to studying the Sun. It’ll be launched by ISRO’s PSLV rocket from… Continue reading Isro’s solar odyssey
Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India
Source– The post is based on the article “Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News– In his address to the nation on Independence Day this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about India showing the world how to combat climate change. Contents1… Continue reading Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India
Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism
Source– The post is based on the article “Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting. GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism News– The article explains the need for relook at the present system of fiscal federalism. Contents1 Why do emerging dynamics of India’s fiscal… Continue reading Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism
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
