Source: The post is based on the article “Retrograde step – A government panel to check facts is liable to be misused against critics” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber… Continue reading On the issues of government’s fact-checking unit – Retrograde step
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On challenges of Higher Education Institutes – The IITs are overcommitted, in crisis
Source: The post is based on the article “The IITs are overcommitted, in crisis” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: The article discusses the challenges faced by the Indian Institutes of… Continue reading On challenges of Higher Education Institutes – The IITs are overcommitted, in crisis
On urban infrastructure development – Planning for megapolises
Source: The post is based on the article “Planning for megapolises” published in “Business Standard” on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Indian Society – Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Infrastructure. News: The article discusses the extensive construction and infrastructure development in Indian cities like… Continue reading On urban infrastructure development – Planning for megapolises
On Increasing global elderly population – The world is getting older. Can India cope?
Source: This post on the trends of ageing has been created based on the article “The world is getting older. Can India cope?” published in The Indian Express on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Indian Society – Population and associated issues. News: This article discusses the trends in human population growth, especially… Continue reading On Increasing global elderly population – The world is getting older. Can India cope?
On electoral bonds – On electoral bonds, Supreme Court must uphold Right to Information
Source: This post on electoral bonds has been created based on the article “On electoral bonds, Supreme Court must uphold Right to Information” published in The Indian Express on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. News: This article discusses the issues… Continue reading On electoral bonds – On electoral bonds, Supreme Court must uphold Right to Information
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I November 3rd, 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 3rd, 2023
On India-Bhutan Relations – India’s emerging challenge in Bhutan
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s emerging challenge in Bhutan” published in “Business standard” on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – India and its neighborhood- relations. News: The article discusses Bhutan’s Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji’s visit to China, marking progress in resolving border disputes and potentially… Continue reading On India-Bhutan Relations – India’s emerging challenge in Bhutan
On Atal Tinkering Labs and Innovation in India – Lessons in how to build an innovation ecosystem
Source: The post is based on the article “Lessons in how to build an innovation ecosystem” published in “Indian express” on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology – Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. News: The article discusses how India’s innovation ecosystem is growing, like with Atal Tinkering… Continue reading On Atal Tinkering Labs and Innovation in India – Lessons in how to build an innovation ecosystem
On 16th Finance Commission – Finance Testing the South’s Patience
Source: The post is based on the article Testing the South’s Patience published in The Times of India on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. News: The article talks about India’s Finance Commission deciding tax sharing… Continue reading On 16th Finance Commission – Finance Testing the South’s Patience
On the importance of Biosphere Reserves – Biosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope
Source: This post on the importance of Biosphere Reserves has been created based on the article “Biosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation. News: This article discusses the importance of Biosphere Reserves in areas ranging from protection of… Continue reading On the importance of Biosphere Reserves – Biosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope
