Data protection Bill: Hiding behind consent

Source– The post is based on the article “Data protection Bill: Hiding behind consent” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- e-governance. GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance: Issues related to regulation of data News-. The Union Cabinet recently approved the draft Data Protection Bill. What are the issues with the… Continue reading Data protection Bill: Hiding behind consent

Waiting For Another Gamble – on taxing gambling industry

Source- The post is based on the article “Waiting For Another Gamble” published in “The Times of India” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy – Mobilisation of Resources Relevance- Taxation issues related to gaming industry News- The government has proposed a tax rate of 28% on gaming industry. What is the policy approach… Continue reading Waiting For Another Gamble – on taxing gambling industry

Out of alignment – On India-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty

Source- The post is based on the article “Out of alignment” published in the “The Indian Express” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements Relevance – Issues related to foreign investment News – Negotiations are undergoing on the India-UK bilateral investment treaty. What is the main point… Continue reading Out of alignment – On India-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty

[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – July, 2023 – 1st week

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of July 2023 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2023. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – July, 2023 – 1st week

[Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – July, 2023 – 1st week

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Mains Marathon for the month of July 2023 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Mains Marathon Daily Mains Marathon is focused on UPSC Mains 2023. Under this initiative, we post, daily 2 articles, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – July, 2023 – 1st week

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I July 13th, 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 July 13th, 2023

Bibek Debroy writes: Why normative recommendations of finance commissions remain on paper

Source: The post is based on the article “Bibek Debroy writes: Why normative recommendations of finance commissions remain on paper” published in “The Indian Express ” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Function and responsibility of various constitutional bodies & GS-3 -Government budgeting News: The article talks about the work of India’s Finance Commissions,… Continue reading Bibek Debroy writes: Why normative recommendations of finance commissions remain on paper

Express View on SC order on ED chief: State’s strong arm

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on SC order on ED chief: State’s strong arm” published in “The Indian Express ” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Issues associated with the functioning of judiciary – Supreme Court News: The Supreme Court has made a decision in the case of Sanjay… Continue reading Express View on SC order on ED chief: State’s strong arm

Christophe Jaffrelot writes: What the Indo-French relationship needs

Source: The post is based on the article “Christophe Jaffrelot writes: What the Indo-French relationship needs” published in The Indian Express on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: This article discusses the strategic and security-focused relationship between India and France. The… Continue reading Christophe Jaffrelot writes: What the Indo-French relationship needs

How the CPI basket conceals the inflation picture

Source: The post is based on an article “How the CPI basket conceals the inflation picture” published in The Hindu on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth & Development, Monetary Policy Relevance: concerns associated with the calculation of CPI News The article discusses the issues present in calculating the Consumer Price Index (CPI). What are… Continue reading How the CPI basket conceals the inflation picture

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