On the shortcomings of UN – Is the United Nations toothless in ending wars?

Source: This post on the shortcomings of UN has been created based on the article “Is the United Nations toothless in ending wars?” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. News: This article discusses the reasons… Continue reading On the shortcomings of UN – Is the United Nations toothless in ending wars?

On international AI Regulation – AI Summit: Why new global pact on tackling Artificial Intelligence risks is a big deal

Source: This post on international AI Regulation has been created based on the article “AI Summit: Why new global pact on tackling Artificial Intelligence risks is a big deal” published in The Indian Express on 3rd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in… Continue reading On international AI Regulation – AI Summit: Why new global pact on tackling Artificial Intelligence risks is a big deal

On Apple’s spyware attack notification – Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith

Source: The post is on Apple’s spyware attack notification based on the article “Apar Gupta writes: Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Challenges to internal security through communication networks; basics… Continue reading On Apple’s spyware attack notification – Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith

On India’s approach to the Most Favoured Nation status – Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approach

Source: The post on India’s approach to the Most Favoured Nation status is based on the article “Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approach” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India… Continue reading On India’s approach to the Most Favoured Nation status – Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approach

On demands for reservation – Maratha reservation: Why everyone wants a ‘sarkari naukri’

Source: The post is on the demands for reservations is based on the article “Maratha reservation: Why everyone wants a ‘sarkari naukri’ in New India” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Issues relating to Employment. GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Mechanisms, laws, institutions… Continue reading On demands for reservation – Maratha reservation: Why everyone wants a ‘sarkari naukri’

On the impact of Artificial Intelligence on IPR – AI and the issue of human-centricity in copyright law

Source: This post on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on IPR has been created based on the article “AI and the issue of human-centricity in copyright law” published in The Hindu on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Issues… Continue reading On the impact of Artificial Intelligence on IPR – AI and the issue of human-centricity in copyright law

On reproductive rights of women – Impacting a woman’s freedom to reproductive choices

Source: This post on the reproductive rights of women has been created based on the article “Impacting a woman’s freedom to reproductive choices” published in The Hindu on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections (Women).… Continue reading On reproductive rights of women – Impacting a woman’s freedom to reproductive choices

On ICMR data breach – Thieves & Servers

Source: This post on the ICMR data breach has been created based on the article “Thieves & Servers” published in The Times of India on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Basics of cyber security. News: This article discusses the recent breach of healthcare data with the ICMR. A detailed… Continue reading On ICMR data breach – Thieves & Servers

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I November 1st, 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 1st, 2023

On groundwater extraction – UN report on groundwater extraction: Every drop counts

Source: The post on groundwater extraction is based on the article “UN report on groundwater extraction: Every drop counts” published in “Indian express” on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography – Distribution of key natural resources across the Indian sub-continent News: The article discusses India’s severe groundwater crisis. Many of the… Continue reading On groundwater extraction – UN report on groundwater extraction: Every drop counts

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