Source: The post is based on an article “A synthetic click” published in The Hindu on 8th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Relevance: benefits of click chemistry News: The Nobel Prize for Chemistry has been awarded to Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and Barry Sharpless. The three chemists have been awarded for ‘click chemistry’. What is click chemistry? Click chemistry helps… Continue reading A synthetic click
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OPEC+ production cut ahead of winter puts India on a slippery slope
Source: The post is based on an article “OPEC+ production cut ahead of winter puts India on a slippery slope” published in The Business Standard on 8th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Relevance: rising oil prices and its impact on the Indian economy News: OPEC Plus countries which includes the world’s biggest oil exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia have decided… Continue reading OPEC+ production cut ahead of winter puts India on a slippery slope
Make machines in India: Why economists arguing against policy emphasis on manufacturing are completely wrong
Source: The post is based on an article “Make machines in India: Why economists arguing against policy emphasis on manufacturing are completely wrong” published in The Times of India on 8th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industries and industrial policies Relevance: manufacturing sector and need to look into it News: Some experts today argue that India should encourage service… Continue reading Make machines in India: Why economists arguing against policy emphasis on manufacturing are completely wrong
There are no poor people, only people in poor places
Source: The post is based on an article “There are no poor people, only people in poor places” published in The Indian Express on 8th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2gs paper 2 Relevance: problems with different wages across India and ways to improve it. News: India has differences in wages for the same amount of work. For example, an electrician… Continue reading There are no poor people, only people in poor places
Say no to alcohol: The case for abstinence
Source– The post is based on the article “Say no to alcohol: The case for abstinence” published in the The Indian Express on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Social issues. GS2- Government policies and interventions News– The article explains the challenges associated with liquor consumption in India. It also explains the need for communitarian action… Continue reading Say no to alcohol: The case for abstinence
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 7th, 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 7th, 2022
Rice insecurity
Source– The post is based on the article “Rice insecurity” published in The Indian Express on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture Relevance– Agriculture marketing and pricing News- The article explains the issues with the current government move to ban the export of rice. It also tells about the challenges for long-term sustainability of rice… Continue reading Rice insecurity
Domestic ideologies in external settings
Source– The post is based on the article “Domestic ideologies in external settings” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations Relevance– Impact of domestic politics on foreign policy News- The article explains articulation of the domestic agenda of the ruling party by the current Foreign Minister at the 77th UNGA… Continue reading Domestic ideologies in external settings
Is it time for the gig economy?
Source– The post is based on the article “Is it time for the gig economy?” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Employment Relevance– Changing employment scenario News- The article explains the concept of moonlighting. It also tells about the laws dealing with moonlighting in India. Contents1 What is moonlighting?2 How are… Continue reading Is it time for the gig economy?
Chinese chequers on the China border
Source– The post is based on the article “Chinese chequers on the China border” published in the Business Standard on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Security Challenges. GS2- International Relations Relevance– Challenges on China border News- The article explains the concerns of Local Ladakhi people about China’s territorial claim on Indian territory in Ladakh. It… Continue reading Chinese chequers on the China border
