Source: The post is based on the article “Open banking is helping revolutionize access to credit” published in Live Mint on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industrial Policy, Money & Banking Relevance: measures adopted by the government to address the credit issues of MSMEs News: The article discusses issues with MSMEs in accessing credit from… Continue reading Open banking is helping revolutionize access to credit
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Without data, the government’s policy prescriptions are just guesswork
Source– The post is based on the article “Without data, the government’s policy prescriptions are just guesswork” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions What are issues with data collection in India? India has always conducted a single decennial Census between 1881 and 2011, including in 1941… Continue reading Without data, the government’s policy prescriptions are just guesswork
[Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2023 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Mains Marathon for the month of May 2023 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Mains Marathon Daily Mains Marathon is focused on UPSC Mains 2023. Under this initiative, we post, daily 2 articles, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2023 – 1st week
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I May 6th, 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 May 6th, 2023
Switching on India’s smart electricity future
Source– The post is based on the article “Switching on India’s smart electricity future” published in “The Hindu” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance-Issues related to electricity sector News– The article explains the smart meter initiative of the government. What is the progress level of the country on smart metrers?… Continue reading Switching on India’s smart electricity future
Delhi University ad hoc teacher suicide: Chronicle of a tragedy foretold
Source– The post is based on the article “Delhi University ad hoc teacher suicide: Chronicle of a tragedy foretold” published in the “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Faculty recruitment in higher educational institutions News– Recently, an ad-hoc professor of Delhi University committed… Continue reading Delhi University ad hoc teacher suicide: Chronicle of a tragedy foretold
Why we must focus on curing, not criminalising drug users
Source– The post is based on the article “Why we must focus on curing, not criminalising drug users” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions. Issues related to development and management of social sector Relevance: Drug abuse News- There are reports that Himachal Pradesh is considering joining… Continue reading Why we must focus on curing, not criminalising drug users
Delhi demolitions: Under the cloak of law
Source– The post is based on the article “Delhi demolitions: Under the cloak of law” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation Relevance– Issues related to urban planning News– The periodic drama of demolitions of illegal construction has become the unfortunate event of Delhi’s development. What are issues with demolition… Continue reading Delhi demolitions: Under the cloak of law
Yes, Kids Are Born Digital
Source: The post is based on the article “Yes, Kids Are Born Digital – Where they need adult help is in fighting digital addiction. Because the neurochemistry of excessive smartphone usage is the same as that of narcotic drugs” published in The Times of India on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues Related to Children… Continue reading Yes, Kids Are Born Digital
What critics of the govt miss: Not much is lost if the PLI scheme fails
Source: The post is based on the article “What critics of the govt miss: Not much is lost if the PLI scheme fails” published in Business Standard on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth and Development Relevance: issues with Production-linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and regional free trade arrangements. News: The government is often criticized for… Continue reading What critics of the govt miss: Not much is lost if the PLI scheme fails
