On Generic medicines – Branded, generic and the missing ingredient of quality

Source: This post on generic medicines has been created based on the article “Branded, generic and the missing ingredient of quality” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: This article discusses the… Continue reading On Generic medicines – Branded, generic and the missing ingredient of quality

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I November 16th, 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 16th, 2023

On OTT Regulation – Regulating OTT

Source: This post on OTT Regulation is based on the article “Regulating OTT: Draft Broadcasting Regulation Bill may be an attempt to control digital infrastructure” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out… Continue reading On OTT Regulation – Regulating OTT

On Alcohol Policies in India – Our hypocrisy on alcohol

Source: This post on Alcohol Policies in India is based on the article “Our hypocrisy on alcohol: It’s about politics and money — not health” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out… Continue reading On Alcohol Policies in India – Our hypocrisy on alcohol

On School Mergers – Strengthening schools

Source: This post on School Mergers is based on the article “Strengthening schools – States can benefit from NITI Aayog’s project” published in Business Standard on 16th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: The article discusses how merging… Continue reading On School Mergers – Strengthening schools

On the impact of declining center-state relations – The price of persistent federal frictions

Source: This post on the impact of declining center-state relations has been created based on the article “The price of persistent federal frictions” published in The Hindu on 16th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. News: This article discusses the impact of… Continue reading On the impact of declining center-state relations – The price of persistent federal frictions

On the issues with the Same-Sex Marriage verdict – A grave error in the law

Source: This post on the issues with the same-sex marriage verdict has been created based on the article “A grave error in the law” published in The Hindu on 16th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. News:… Continue reading On the issues with the Same-Sex Marriage verdict – A grave error in the law

On Abolition of Death Penalty – Life over death

Source: This post on abolishing the death penalty has been created based on the article “Life over death” published in The Hindu on 16th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance – Government policies and interventions.  GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary News:… Continue reading On Abolition of Death Penalty – Life over death

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I November 15th, 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 15th, 2023

On India’s approach to Defence Modernisation – Sukhoi upgrade

Source: This post on India’s approach to Defence Modernisation is based on the article “Sukhoi upgrade: An ode to our geopolitical neutrality” published in Live Mint on 15th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations. GS Paper 3 Science and Technology – Indigenisation of technology and developing new technology. News: This article… Continue reading On India’s approach to Defence Modernisation – Sukhoi upgrade

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