Source: This article has been framed based on India Express article “Clearing the water”, published on 4th July. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Social Issues – Availability of drinking water News: In 2019, government promised that rural households would be assured of piped, potable water by 2024. However, the progress has been slower than… Continue reading Clearing the water
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Greedflation and its counter arguments: how consumers ultimately decide prices
Source: This article has been framed based on India Express article “Clearing the water”, published on 4th July. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy – Pricing and Inflation News: The article discusses the concept of “greedflation,” which refers to price inflation caused by corporate greed for high profits. The US is facing the… Continue reading Greedflation and its counter arguments: how consumers ultimately decide prices
A rising tide – Govt should revive disinvestment
Source: The post is based on the article “A rising tide – Govt should revive disinvestment” published in Business Standard on 4th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Capital Market Relevance: About the rising stock market indices and its implications for India News: In the past few days, the stock market indices have reached… Continue reading A rising tide – Govt should revive disinvestment
How the QS World University Rankings reinforce elitism and caste bias
Source: The post is based on an article “How the QS World University Rankings reinforce elitism and caste bias” published in The Indian Express on 4th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues Related with the Education System Relevance: About the QS World University Ranking 2024 News: Recently, the QS World University Ranking 2024 was released. What… Continue reading How the QS World University Rankings reinforce elitism and caste bias
Explore every possible solar shield we can use:
Source: The post is based on the article “Explore every possible solar shield we can use” published in “Live mint” on 4th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate Change – solar radiation modification. News: Recently, the US White House released a report on “solar radiation modification” (SRM). Contents1 Why SRM is important?2 What is… Continue reading Explore every possible solar shield we can use:
Eradicating sickle cell disease, securing the future of India’s tribal communities
Source: The post is based on the article “Eradicating sickle cell disease, securing the future of India’s tribal communities” published in “Indian Express” on 4th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Issues related to Health News: Recently, PM Modi launched the Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission. What is Sickle cell disease? Sickle cell is a genetic… Continue reading Eradicating sickle cell disease, securing the future of India’s tribal communities
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I July 3rd, 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 3rd, 2023
The rise of bilateralism
Source: The post is based on the article “The rise of bilateralism” published in “Business Standard” on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United States, six disputes between the countries at the… Continue reading The rise of bilateralism
Hydrogen will help decarbonize our commercial vehicle traffic
Source: The post is based on the article “Hydrogen will help decarbonize our commercial vehicle traffic” published in “Live mint” on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate Change – Decarbonization News: The article discusses the potential of hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine vehicles for commercial transport in decarbonization of transport sector. India, despite having… Continue reading Hydrogen will help decarbonize our commercial vehicle traffic
Nothing Fishy – on India’s fisheries sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Nothing Fishy” published in “The Times of India” on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industries and industrial Policies – Agriculture and allied activities News: A recent study by the Central Marine Fisheries Institute has provided some promising data that can be beneficial for the fisheries… Continue reading Nothing Fishy – on India’s fisheries sector
