Source: The post is based on the article “Focus on the millets value chain for fortified nutritional security” published in Live Mint on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture Relevance: measures needed to boost millet consumption News: India is the world’s largest millet producer. India’s Pearl Millet production accounts for 40% of the world’s millet production.… Continue reading Focus on the millets value chain for fortified nutritional security
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Flood control – Coherent policy needed to address recurring floods
Source: The post is based on the article “Flood control – Coherent policy needed to address recurring floods” published in Business Standard on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: concerns with increasing floods and measures needed to address them. News: There has been a significant increase in the incidence of floods due to… Continue reading Flood control – Coherent policy needed to address recurring floods
Bad Billions’ BFF: Socialism
Source: The post is based on the article “Bad Billions’ BFF: Socialism” published in “Times of India” on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. News: An analysis on billionaire wealth across developed and developing countries reveals that socialist policies can backfire by concentrating rather than… Continue reading Bad Billions’ BFF: Socialism
How India’s renewed ties with Egypt can help its global standing
Source: The post is based on the article “How India’s renewed ties with Egypt can help its global standing” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India. News: The renewed India-Egypt collaboration empowers both nations to expand economic and geopolitical influence.… Continue reading How India’s renewed ties with Egypt can help its global standing
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I June 27th, 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 June 27th, 2023
Invest ahead of time. After a Caribbean cyclone an automatic payment is sent to scuba divers to immediately repair the reef
Source: The post is based on the article “Invest ahead of time. After a Caribbean cyclone an automatic payment is sent to scuba divers to immediately repair the reef” published in The Times of India on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: About the role of CDRI and G20 in tackling disaster related… Continue reading Invest ahead of time. After a Caribbean cyclone an automatic payment is sent to scuba divers to immediately repair the reef
Indo-US: Take 2
Source: The post is based on the article “Indo-US: Take 2 – India’s economic size has come mostly through adding physical capital. Intellectual capital needs a big boost” published in The Times of India on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth & Development, Science and Technology Relevance: India’s position in R&D investments and measures needed… Continue reading Indo-US: Take 2
Transparency in governance
Source: The post is based on the article “Transparency in governance” published in “Business Standard” on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. News: The SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has set significantly higher standards of transparency and corporate governance for listed stocks by amending the LODR… Continue reading Transparency in governance
We need a better grasp of our oceanic see-saws
Source: The post is based on the article “We need a better grasp of our oceanic see-saws” published in “Mint” on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Indian geography: Monsoon. News: Accurate predictions of the Indian monsoon remain a challenge. Although the Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted a normal monsoon, a private company called… Continue reading We need a better grasp of our oceanic see-saws
New Delhi’s approach to multilateral ties needs clarity
Source: The post is based on the article “New Delhi’s approach to multilateral ties needs clarity” published in “Mint” on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies, and fora. News: The recent resignation of the Canadian director for global communications at the AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank), alleging influence by the… Continue reading New Delhi’s approach to multilateral ties needs clarity
