Source: The post is based on an article “The path to deterrence: Arihant SLBM launch a significant step towards strengthening India’s nuclear umbrella” published in The Indian Express on 18th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: India’s underwater deterrent technology News: India has joined the group of six nations after the successful launch of an SLBM… Continue reading The path to deterrence: Arihant SLBM launches a significant step towards strengthening India’s nuclear umbrella
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Strengthening dollar shrinks foreign reserves across nations
Source: The post is based on an article “Strengthening dollar shrinks foreign reserves across nations” published in The Hindu on 18th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Development Relevance: declining forex reserves and concerns associated with it News: The Ukraine crisis and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s tight monetary policy have led to the depreciation of the rupee and other… Continue reading Strengthening dollar shrinks foreign reserves across nations
Judicial comity over arithmetic
Source: The post is based on an article “Judicial comity over arithmetic” published in The Hindu on 18th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Supreme Court judgement News: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has held that a judgment delivered by a larger Bench will prevail over the decision of a smaller Bench if the decision is… Continue reading Judicial comity over arithmetic
Let’s step up strategic efforts to mobilize India’s labour potential
Source: The post is based on an article “Let’s step up strategic efforts to mobilize India’s labour potential” published in Live Mint on 18th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: ways to utilize demographic dividend in India News: India is at a stage where population growth is expected to slow down in the next two decades along with… Continue reading Let’s step up strategic efforts to mobilize India’s labour potential
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 17th, 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 17th, 2022
[Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – October, 2022 – 1st week
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Why does the SC collegium hold primacy over transfers?
Source– The post is based on the article “Why does the SC collegium hold primacy over transfers?” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Judicial appointment News- The article explains the recent cases of the government unilaterally delaying or segregating names recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium. What are cases… Continue reading Why does the SC collegium hold primacy over transfers?
The bigger picture of intermediation, financial crises
Source: The post is based on an article “The bigger picture of intermediation, financial crises” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Development Relevance: findings of the Nobel Prize winner in economics News: This article highlights the role played by financial sector and banks in particular, in the development of modern economies. Nobel Prize… Continue reading The bigger picture of intermediation, financial crises
State-owned firms must play by the same rules
Source: The post is based on an article “State-owned firms must play by the same rules” published in Live Mint on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Growth and Development News: The tussle between Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd (DAMEPL) and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) highlights the issue of payment delays made by government… Continue reading State-owned firms must play by the same rules
Making a case for the Old Pension Scheme
Source: The post is based on an article “Making a case for the Old Pension Scheme” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: benefits of old pension scheme News: The governments of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, Punjab has announced to revert back to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) form the New Pension Scheme (NPS).… Continue reading Making a case for the Old Pension Scheme

