Source: The post is based on an article “Welcome write-off: Acknowledging failure of 116 projects is the first step” published in Business Standard on 8th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Infrastructure News: A report from the NITI Aayog has recommended the removal of 116 infrastructure projects from the overall project-monitoring system. These public funded projects have not been… Continue reading Welcome write-off: Acknowledging failure of 116 projects is the first step
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The frontliners of the first 1,000-day window of life – on addressing child and maternal health
Source– The post is based on the article “The frontliners of the first 1,000-day window of life” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issue relating to poverty and hunger News- The article explains the importance of child and maternal health to address malnutrition among children. It also explains the importance of… Continue reading The frontliners of the first 1,000-day window of life – on addressing child and maternal health
The age of minimalism in India-Pakistan ties
Source– The post is based on the article “The age of minimalism in India-Pakistan ties” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- India and its neighbourhood relations Relevance– India-Pakistan bilateral relations News- The article explains the new normal in India Pakistan relationship. Contents1 What is the new normal in India-Pakistan relations?2 What… Continue reading The age of minimalism in India-Pakistan ties
India’s G20 presidency and food security
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s G20 presidency and food security” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to poverty and hunger. Important international institutions. News- The article explains the issue of food security across the world. It also talks about India’s journey in achieving food-surplus status.… Continue reading India’s G20 presidency and food security
Regulation could help ONDC counter an e-com duopoly
Source– The post is based on the article “Regulation could help ONDC counter an e-com duopoly” published in the mint on 8th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– E-commerce News- The article explains the concept of Open Network for Digital Commerce proposed by the government to counter the platform power of e-commerce majors. What is… Continue reading Regulation could help ONDC counter an e-com duopoly
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I November 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 November 7th, 2022
What the chip industry and the petroleum sector have in common
Source– The post is based on the article “What the chip industry and the petroleum sector have in common” published in The Indian Express on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy News- The article explains the similarities between the petroleum and semiconductor industry. What are similarities between the petroleum industry and semiconductor industry? Both industries… Continue reading What the chip industry and the petroleum sector have in common
Explained | The Uniform Civil Code
Source– The post is based on the article “Explained | The Uniform Civil Code” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Significant provisions of Indian constitution Relevance– Secularism and related issues News- The article explains the Uniform Civil Code. Contents1 What is Uniform Civil Code?2 What do the debates of constituent assembly… Continue reading Explained | The Uniform Civil Code
Price regulation of UPI: Policymakers must be careful
Source– The post is based on the article “Price regulation of UPI: Policymakers must be careful” published in The Indian Express on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Indian economy News- The article explains the issue of price regulation of UPI payment. Why might a regulator want to intervene in the price setting of the payments… Continue reading Price regulation of UPI: Policymakers must be careful
Tap Diaspora Dollars … Now – on forex reserve issue
Source: The post is based on an article “Tap Diaspora Dollars … Now” published in The Times of India on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Economic Development News: India’s economy is currently facing problems due to the increasing Current Account Deficit (CAD), declining forex reserves, inflation amongst others. Contents1 What are the concerns for Indian economy?2 What… Continue reading Tap Diaspora Dollars … Now – on forex reserve issue
