Source: The post is based on an article “Bringing BPCL sale back on the table” published in The Business Standard on 28th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industries and industrial policies Relevance: problems associated the regulation of petroleum companies News: Recently the government has put aside the idea to privatize Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The reason behind it… Continue reading Bringing BPCL sale back on the table
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What is the solution to India’s garbage disposal problem?
Source: The post is based on an article “What is the solution to India’s garbage disposal problem?” published in The Indian Express on 28th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environmental Pollution Relevance: problems associated with garbage Context: There is a garbage problem everywhere around the country. Companies make the product but they are unable to take this garbage back… Continue reading What is the solution to India’s garbage disposal problem?
The Lalit Effect
Source– The post is based on the article “The Lalit Effect” published in The Times of India on 28th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Judiciary Relevance– Challenges before judicial system News– The article explains the issues of frequent adjournment pleas and frivolous PILs in higher courts of the country. Chief Justice UU Lalit has increased… Continue reading The Lalit Effect
Energising India-Nepal ties, the hydropower way
Source– The post is based on the article “Energising India-Nepal ties, the hydropower way” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- India and its neighborhood relations Relevance– India Nepal hydro diplomacy News– The article explains the potential of the West and East Seti River projects for India and Nepal. It also talks… Continue reading Energising India-Nepal ties, the hydropower way
Permanent membership of the UNSC is another story
Source: The post is based on an article “Permanent membership of the UNSC is another story” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Relevance: issues and challenges associated with the permanent membership of UNSC. Context: There are talks about the India becoming a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). UNSC remains the only… Continue reading Permanent membership of the UNSC is another story
On reservations for EWS: a test for law and justice
Source: The post is based on an article “On reservations for EWS: a test for law and justice” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – News: The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the 103rd constitutional amendment. What is 103rd constitutional amendment act? However, this… Continue reading On reservations for EWS: a test for law and justice
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I September 27th, 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 September 27th, 2022
A push for semiconductor industry
Source– The post is based on the article “A push for semiconductor industry” published in The Hindu on 27th September 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance– semiconductor manufacturing News– The article explains the size of the semiconductor industry. It also talks about the Indian government scheme to promote semiconductor manufacturing in India and the challenges… Continue reading A push for semiconductor industry
NASA’s risk focus adds up and so does the US Fed’s
Source: The post is based on an article “Nasa’s risk focus adds up and so does the US Fed’s” published in The Live Mint on 27th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and technology development Relevance: problems associated with space weaponization. News: NASA is estimated to have invested above $320 million in Dart (Double Asteroid Redirection Test). It is… Continue reading NASA’s risk focus adds up and so does the US Fed’s
Why PLI Is Worth Doing
Source: The post is based on an article “Why PLI Is Worth Doing” published in The Times of India on 27th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industries and industrial policies Relevance: advantages and problems associated with Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. News: Vedanta Foxconn semiconductor factory in Gujarat has received an investment of $20 billion through the government’s flagship… Continue reading Why PLI Is Worth Doing
