News: The WHO released more than 50 recommendations that include clinical practice, health care delivery and law and policy interventions to support quality abortion care. The WHO also presented new guidelines on abortion care. Contents1 What were the reasons that compelled the WHO to bring these guidelines?2 Abortion related laws in different countries3 Why should… Continue reading New guidelines on abortion care will help prevent more than 25 million unsafe abortions: WHO
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[Answered] Given the present global developments, should India continue with its nuclear energy expansion plan? Give reasons, in support of your argument.
Russia-Ukraine war have brought the issues associated with nuclear energy production to limelight, as many nuclear plants are within the attack zone. Fukushima disaster clearly depicted the threats linked to nuclear reactors. However, the Indian government has signaled an expansion of nuclear energy plans. it plans to build “10 indigenous reactors… in fleet mode” and… Continue reading [Answered] Given the present global developments, should India continue with its nuclear energy expansion plan? Give reasons, in support of your argument.
Addressing uncertainty – Necessary changes in GST must be made in time
News: The Goods and Service Tax (GST) is going to complete its five years in a few months. Therefore, it has triggered a debate for big structural change in the system. GST was expected to reduce complications in the indirect tax system, contain tax evasion, and boost revenue and economic growth over time. However, it… Continue reading Addressing uncertainty – Necessary changes in GST must be made in time
Sumy success: With Operation Ganga winding down, India must now take a clear position on Ukraine crisis
News: The 700 Indian students were finally successfully evacuated from the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy through Operation Ganga. As a result of Indian diplomacy, the Ukrainians and Russians agreed to provide safe passage to the Sumy students. A humanitarian corridor was established for extraction of students which was quite challenging to be established. History… Continue reading Sumy success: With Operation Ganga winding down, India must now take a clear position on Ukraine crisis
An open data policy won’t work without earnest implementation
News: On 22 February, India’s ministry of electronics and information technology (MEITY) released its draft India Data Accessibility and Use Policy 2022 for public consultation. Read – About the Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022 Contents1 Need for bringing the draft Data Accessibility and Use Policy 20222 What are the challenges associated with… Continue reading An open data policy won’t work without earnest implementation
[Answered] The UN World Population Ageing Report notes that India’s ageing population is projected to increase significantly by 2050. In this context, highlight the need for a robust public policy to support homes for the elderlies in India.
Introduction: Context of India’s ageing population with some facts Body: Highlight the issues linked to old age homes at present, to justify the need for a robust policy framework for old age homes. Conclusion: Conclude with a way forward The UN World Population Ageing Report notes that India’s ageing population is projected to increase from 8 per cent… Continue reading [Answered] The UN World Population Ageing Report notes that India’s ageing population is projected to increase significantly by 2050. In this context, highlight the need for a robust public policy to support homes for the elderlies in India.
[Answered] Evaluate the desirability of inter-basin transfer of water for reducing regional imbalance in the availability of water.
Introduction: Provide a context of inter-basin transfer of water Body: Address the benefits and challenges due to inter-basin transfer of water Conclusion: Give a conclusion with a way forward Scientific management of water is increasingly recognized as being vital to India’s growth and ecosystem sustainability. Inter-basin transfer of water includes linking rivers by a network of reservoirs and… Continue reading [Answered] Evaluate the desirability of inter-basin transfer of water for reducing regional imbalance in the availability of water.
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Mar 10th, 2022
Good Morning 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 3 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Mar 10th, 2022
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Mar 9th, 2022
Good Morning 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 3 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Mar 9th, 2022
Why society gains when start-ups fail
Context: Start-up culture should be promoted in India. It is economically beneficial without any harm. Status of start-ups investment in India in 2021 India attracted $77 billion worth of private equity investment in 2021. Out of this around $42 billion was gone to early-stage ventures. Why do we need to have start-ups? Most start-ups are… Continue reading Why society gains when start-ups fail
