Source: The post is based on an article “Strengthening the CSR framework is a profitable idea” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Relevance: CSR funding and problems associated with it News: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was established under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013. Since its establishment CSR spending in India has risen from… Continue reading Strengthening the CSR framework is a profitable idea
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Amrit Mahotsav reflections and India’s success against hunger
Source: The post is based on an article “Amrit Mahotsav reflections and India’s success against hunger” published in Live Mint on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues related to Hunger and Malnutrition Relevance: benefits of food security schemes News: The central government has recently extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) upto the end of December… Continue reading Amrit Mahotsav reflections and India’s success against hunger
Manoj Jha writes: Election Commission’s proposal on freebies and election promises raises questions of institutional overreach
Source: The post is based on an article “Manoj Jha writes: Election Commission’s proposal on freebies and election promises raises questions of institutional overreach” published in The Indian Express on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Electoral Reforms Relevance: recent proposal of the Election Commission of India and freebies. News: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently issued… Continue reading Manoj Jha writes: Election Commission’s proposal on freebies and election promises raises questions of institutional overreach
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 6th, 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 6th, 2022
Calamity-prone — urban India’s worrying storyline
Source: The post is based on an article “Calamity-prone — urban India’s worrying storyline” published in The Hindu on 6th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: climate action plans and problems associated with it. News: There has been an increase in unfavorable weather phenomenon these days. Mostly urban cities suffer due to the lack of proper mitigation… Continue reading Calamity-prone — urban India’s worrying storyline
The Agnipath challenge for India’s new Chief of Defence Staff
Source– The post is based on the article “The Agnipath challenge for India’s new Chief of Defence Staff” published in The Indian Express on 6th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Security challenges Relevance– Reformation of defence services News- The article explains the challenges related to military affairs before new CDS. Recently General Anil Chauhan was appointed… Continue reading The Agnipath challenge for India’s new Chief of Defence Staff
Election Commission’s political plunge erodes its role as a neutral watchdog
Source: The post is based on an article “Election Commission’s political plunge erodes its role as a neutral watchdog” published in The Indian Express on 6th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Electoral Reforms in India Relevance: freebies and the problems associated with the recent proposal of the Election Commission News: The Election Commission has recently decided to amend… Continue reading Election Commission’s political plunge erodes its role as a neutral watchdog
The criterion for SC status
Source– The post is based on the article “The criterion for SC status” published in The Hindu on 6th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections and Indian Judiciary. GS1- Social empowerment Relevance– Caste system in India News- The article explains the issues related to inclusion of Christian Dalits in category of Schedule Caste under Article… Continue reading The criterion for SC status
The fraying framework
Source– The post is based on the article “The fraying framework” published in The Indian Express on 6th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– Global politics News- The article explains the founding framework for different political systems around the world and the crisis of legitimacy faced by these frameworks. Contents1 What is happening around the… Continue reading The fraying framework
Gubernatorial procrastination is unreasonable
Source– The post is based on the article “Gubernatorial procrastination is unreasonable” published in The Hindu on 6th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Polity Relevance– Legislative processes News- The article explains the Governor role in case of Bills passed by the state legislature. Contents1 What are the examples of the Governor withholding assent to a… Continue reading Gubernatorial procrastination is unreasonable
