Source: The post is based on the article “Let satellites terminate patchy internet coverage” published in Mint on 28th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: expanding role of ISRO and digital connectivity News: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has recently placed 36 OneWeb satellites in orbit. Contents1 What does this signify for… Continue reading Let satellites terminate patchy internet coverage
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Principles underlying tax architecture need wider debate
Source- The post is based on the article “Principles underlying tax architecture need wider debate” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance– Issues related to taxation News– Recently, the Finance Bill 2023 was passed by voice vote in the Lok Sabha last week with 64 amendments. Contents1 What… Continue reading Principles underlying tax architecture need wider debate
This helicopter programme cannot go into a tailspin
Source– The post is based on the article “This helicopter programme cannot go into a tailspin” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: Issues related to defence equipments News- Recently, Dhruv helicopter in the Indian Navy’s newly acquired fleet of ALH MkIII MRs experienced a sudden loss of power and… Continue reading This helicopter programme cannot go into a tailspin
Supreme Court verdict on UAPA is fraught with risk
Source- The post is based on the article “Supreme Court verdict on UAPA is fraught with risk of making it legal for agencies to act lawlessly while claiming to fight terrorism and preserve State’s security” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Important judgement impacting the rights of people… Continue reading Supreme Court verdict on UAPA is fraught with risk
Sterilisation is the best way to address stray dog problem
Source- The post is based on the article “Sterilisation is the best way to address stray dog problem” published in “The Indian Express” on 25th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to stray animals News– The article explains the challenges associated with mass killing and confinement of stray dogs. What are statistics related… Continue reading Sterilisation is the best way to address stray dog problem
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 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 March 27th, 2023
What’s The Missing Block In Building Institutes Of Excellence?
Source: The post is based on the article “What’s The Missing Block In Building Institutes Of Excellence?” published in The Times of India on 27th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues related to development and management of education Relevance: concerns with regulating higher educational institutes. News: The article discusses the problems with regulating higher educational institutes… Continue reading What’s The Missing Block In Building Institutes Of Excellence?
Banking turmoil in the West has placed India at a fork in the road
Source: The post is based on the article “Banking turmoil in the West has placed India at a fork in the road” published in Live Mint on 27th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy – Money and Banking Relevance: Impact of US bank crisis on the world News: The failure of three US banks have shaken… Continue reading Banking turmoil in the West has placed India at a fork in the road
Making sense of the disqualification of a Lok Sabha MP
Source: This post is created based on the article “Making sense of the disqualification of a Lok Sabha MP” published in The Hindu on 27th March 2023. “We need to review defamation, raise the bar for disqualification” published in Indian Express on 27th March 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning,… Continue reading Making sense of the disqualification of a Lok Sabha MP
Understanding IMF bailouts
Source: This post is created based on the article “Understanding IMF bailouts”, published in Indian Express on 27th Feb 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Institutions News: IMF recently approved a bailout plan for Sri Lanka. It is also in a negotiation with Pakistan for bailout plan. What are the situations in which… Continue reading Understanding IMF bailouts
