US sanctions targeting China’s semiconductor industry are a gamble aimed at maintaining American hegemony

Source: The post is based on an article “US sanctions targeting China’s semiconductor industry are a gamble aimed at maintaining American hegemony” published in The Indian Express on 20th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: US-China bilateral relations and its effect on the world order News:  The US has recently come up with tough export regulations targeting… Continue reading US sanctions targeting China’s semiconductor industry are a gamble aimed at maintaining American hegemony

Why the Election Commission’s strategy to name and shame voters won’t help

Source: The post is based on an article “Why the Election Commission’s strategy to name and shame voters won’t help” published in The Indian Express on 20th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: issues associated with the recent MoU done by the Election Commission of India News:   The Election Commission of India has signed MoUs with over 1,000… Continue reading Why the Election Commission’s strategy to name and shame voters won’t help

Held up by the Chinese – On UNSC Sanctions Committee Proposal

Source: The post is based on an article “Held up by the Chinese” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: China’s veto power in UNSC and its effect on India News:  China recently placed a “hold” on a joint India-U.S. proposal to designate Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Shahid Mehmood under the United Nations Security… Continue reading Held up by the Chinese – On UNSC Sanctions Committee Proposal

India’s trade policy challenges in a changed world

Source: The post is based on an article “India’s trade policy challenges in a changed world” published in Business Standard on 20th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Development Relevance: measures that Indian can adopt to improve its stand in Global value Chains. News: Global merchandise trade volume is predicted to decline sharply because of slowdown in the major economies and… Continue reading India’s trade policy challenges in a changed world

Durable and robust institutions are amust for long-run growth

Source– The post is based on the article “Durable and robust institutions are amust for long-run growth” published in the mint on 20th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy. GS2- Governance Relevance– Importance of institutions. News- The article explains the need for the right set of institutions to achieve economic growth in India. Contents1 Why… Continue reading Durable and robust institutions are amust for long-run growth

Dilip Mahalanabis: The ORS pioneer who helped save millions of lives

Source– The post is based on the article “Dilip Mahalanabis: The ORS pioneer who helped save millions of lives” published in The Indian Express on 20th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Development and management of health. GS1- Post independence Relevance– Contribution of India towards diseases caused by polluted water and malnutrition. News- The article explains the… Continue reading Dilip Mahalanabis: The ORS pioneer who helped save millions of lives

A new lease of LIFE for climate action

Source– The post is based on the article “A new lease of LIFE for climate action” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environmental pollution and degradation Relevance– Climate change News- The article explains the Lifestyle for Environment perspective announced by PM Modi at CoP26 What is happening across the world? World… Continue reading A new lease of LIFE for climate action

The politics of madrasa survey

Source– The post is based on the article “The politics of madrasa survey” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Communalism. GS2- Vulnerable sections Relevance– Issues regarding minorities News- The article explains the issues raised by some state government moves to undertake the survey of madrasas. It also tells about the findings… Continue reading The politics of madrasa survey

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 19th, 2022

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 October 19th, 2022

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