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 6th, 2023
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Switching on India’s smart electricity future
Source– The post is based on the article “Switching on India’s smart electricity future” published in “The Hindu” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance-Issues related to electricity sector News– The article explains the smart meter initiative of the government. Contents1 What is the progress level of the country on smart… Continue reading Switching on India’s smart electricity future
Delhi University ad hoc teacher suicide: Chronicle of a tragedy foretold
Source– The post is based on the article “Delhi University ad hoc teacher suicide: Chronicle of a tragedy foretold” published in the “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Faculty recruitment in higher educational institutions News– Recently, an ad-hoc professor of Delhi University committed… Continue reading Delhi University ad hoc teacher suicide: Chronicle of a tragedy foretold
Why we must focus on curing, not criminalising drug users
Source– The post is based on the article “Why we must focus on curing, not criminalising drug users” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions. Issues related to development and management of social sector Relevance: Drug abuse News- There are reports that Himachal Pradesh is considering joining… Continue reading Why we must focus on curing, not criminalising drug users
Delhi demolitions: Under the cloak of law
Source– The post is based on the article “Delhi demolitions: Under the cloak of law” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation Relevance– Issues related to urban planning News– The periodic drama of demolitions of illegal construction has become the unfortunate event of Delhi’s development. What are issues with demolition… Continue reading Delhi demolitions: Under the cloak of law
Yes, Kids Are Born Digital
Source: The post is based on the article “Yes, Kids Are Born Digital – Where they need adult help is in fighting digital addiction. Because the neurochemistry of excessive smartphone usage is the same as that of narcotic drugs” published in The Times of India on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues Related to Children… Continue reading Yes, Kids Are Born Digital
What critics of the govt miss: Not much is lost if the PLI scheme fails
Source: The post is based on the article “What critics of the govt miss: Not much is lost if the PLI scheme fails” published in Business Standard on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth and Development Relevance: issues with Production-linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and regional free trade arrangements. News: The government is often criticized for… Continue reading What critics of the govt miss: Not much is lost if the PLI scheme fails
UAE’s minister of economy writes: UAE-India CEPA promoted a favourable environment for startups to thrive in both countries
Source– The post is based on the article “UAE’s minister of economy writes: UAE-India CEPA promoted a favourable environment for startups to thrive in both countries” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– India and UAE bilateral relationship News– The article explains the evolving partnership between… Continue reading UAE’s minister of economy writes: UAE-India CEPA promoted a favourable environment for startups to thrive in both countries
Indo-Pacific naval strategy
Source– The post is based on the article “Indo-Pacific naval strategy” published in the “Business Standard” on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Issues related to Indian maritime strategy News– The article explains the reason for neglect of maritime diplomacy. It explains the importance of the Indo-Pacific for Indian maritime strategy. What are… Continue reading Indo-Pacific naval strategy
A boost for science, a wider window to the universe
Source– The post is based on the article “A boost for science, a wider window to the universe” published in “The Hindu” on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of space News- Indian government recently announced $320 million investment in LIGO-India. What are some facts about LIGO? LIGO is the world’s largest… Continue reading A boost for science, a wider window to the universe
