Source– The post is based on the article “The women’s reservation Bill cannot wait any longer” published in “The Hindu” on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Women in politics News- It is disheartening to witness that even 75 years after Independence, Parliament lacks substantial representation of women, with women holding just 14% of… Continue reading The women’s reservation Bill cannot wait any longer
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Two-sided triangle – on Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) ministerial summit
Source: The post is based on an article “Two-sided triangle” published in Business Standard on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its Neighborhood – Relations Relevance: Comprehensive National Power (CNP) of India, Pakistan and China News: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) ministerial summit is going on in Delhi. India, Pakistan and China are its… Continue reading Two-sided triangle – on Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) ministerial summit
Wrong Number: Life Isn’t Math
Source: The post is based on the article “Wrong Number: Life Isn’t Math – When policymakers privilege numeracy skills over other learning aptitudes, they don’t recognise that lived experience & people’s stories are key variables in any analysis” published in The Times of India on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth & Development Relevance: concerns… Continue reading Wrong Number: Life Isn’t Math
Why Pratap Bhanu Mehta is wrong about social justice politics and caste census
Source– The post is based on the article “Why Pratap Bhanu Mehta is wrong about social justice politics and caste census” published in the “The Indian Express” on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – Government policies for vulnerable sections of society Relevance– Issues related to caste politics News– The article challenges the ideas represented by… Continue reading Why Pratap Bhanu Mehta is wrong about social justice politics and caste census
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I April 28th, 2023
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 April 28th, 2023
India becoming most populous nation – is it a bane or boon?
Source: The post is based on the article “India becoming most populous nation – is it a bane or boon?” published in The Indian Express on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Population and Associated Issues Relevance: measures needed to utilize rising population for growth News: India has now become the world’s most populous nation by… Continue reading India becoming most populous nation – is it a bane or boon?
Finance is the binding constraint in efforts to fight climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “Finance is the binding constraint in efforts to fight climate change” published in Live Mint on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate Change Relevance: concerns associated with climate finance News: Countries around the world are adopting climate mitigation technologies to tackle climate change. However, climate… Continue reading Finance is the binding constraint in efforts to fight climate change
What the wrestlers’ protest says about power and politics in India
Source- The post is based on the article “What the wrestlers’ protest says about power and politics in India” published in the “The Indian Express” on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance– Issues related to women sports person News– The top national- and international-level wrestlers to once again sit on… Continue reading What the wrestlers’ protest says about power and politics in India
Darwin must stay in Indian school textbooks
Source– The post is based on the article “Darwin must stay in Indian school textbooks” published in “The Hindu” on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance: Issues related to pedagogy and curriculum News- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) dropped Darwin’s theory from the… Continue reading Darwin must stay in Indian school textbooks
Not by ‘Vande Bharat’ alone
Source- The post is based on the article “Not by ‘Vande Bharat’ alone” published in “The Hindu” on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance– Issues related to railway News– The article explains the overemphasis on Vande Bharat trains What are the issues with railways in India? The Annual Plan outlay of the Indian Railways… Continue reading Not by ‘Vande Bharat’ alone
