Context: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has rekindled the realism versus liberalism debate in international relations. The liberals call the war an attack by “authoritarian Russia” on “democratic Ukraine”. The realists argue that the war was the culmination of the post-Cold War power games in Europe. What are the theories of liberalism? Liberalism has 3 core… Continue reading Realism versus liberalism in international relations
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A candid conversation about the caged parrot
News: The Chief Justice of India (CJI) recently gave a candid appraisal of the state of India’s investigating agencies. The CJI called upon investigators to stand up to the unethical pressures in order to uphold the confidence entrusted in them by the public. He stated if middle-and senior-level investigators deviated from the path of objectivity… Continue reading A candid conversation about the caged parrot
[Download] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | March, 2022
Hello everyone, Prelims Marathon is a specific initiative for UPSC Prelims 2022. The initiative covers subjects like History, Economics, Polity, Science and Technology, Geography, and Environment. Here, we are posting the compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of March 2022. Click on the following link to download Download For daily Prelims Marathon MCQs– Click Here … Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | March, 2022
Making sports accessible for all
Context: The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics was a watershed moment for Indian sports. A paralympic gold medal was won by a female Indian athlete for the first time. To build on this success, it is important to provide more opportunities and an enabling environment for greater participation of women and persons with disabilities in sport. What… Continue reading Making sports accessible for all
No quota without quantifiable data
Context: The Madras High Court recently quashed the 10.5% special reservation for Vanniyakula Kshatriyas with the overall 20% quota for Most Backward Classes (MBC) and Denotified Communities (DNC). It has again highlighted the importance of quantifiable data as a prerequisite for reservation in education and employment. Is there a need for an exhaustive study? It… Continue reading No quota without quantifiable data
Strengthen secularism, save the republic
Context: The judgment of Karnataka High Court regarding the hijab issue has further provoked the hijab-wearing college students in Udupi. They have approached the Supreme Court to contest the order. What is the political dimension of the hijab issue? The issue of hijab is political as well as constitutional. The Supreme court can settle the… Continue reading Strengthen secularism, save the republic
[Answered] The Russia-Ukraine war has put the spotlight on the role of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in the global energy futures. Do you think that LNG is a viable replacement for fossil fuels? Provide justification in support of your answer.
Introduction: Provide a brief introduction on the current energy crisis. Body: Write down a few points on benefits of LNG and issues with the LNG. Conclusion: Write a short and brief conclusion. Russia is world’s third biggest oil and the second biggest natural gas producer. In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine crude oil… Continue reading [Answered] The Russia-Ukraine war has put the spotlight on the role of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in the global energy futures. Do you think that LNG is a viable replacement for fossil fuels? Provide justification in support of your answer.
[Answered] Noise pollution is a major environmental problem, cited as a top environmental risk to health across all age and social groups and an addition to the public health burden. In the light of the statement, highlight the effects of Noise pollution on the health and environment. Also, suggest steps required to tackle this menace.
Introduction: Write a brief introduction quoting some data and facts on noise pollution. Body: Write a few points on the effects of noise pollution on health and the environment. Write a few suggestions to tackle the menace of noise pollution. Conclusion: Write a brief conclusion The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report –“Noise, Blazes and… Continue reading [Answered] Noise pollution is a major environmental problem, cited as a top environmental risk to health across all age and social groups and an addition to the public health burden. In the light of the statement, highlight the effects of Noise pollution on the health and environment. Also, suggest steps required to tackle this menace.
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 5th, 2022
Good Morning 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… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 5th, 2022
[Answered] Highlight the factors paralyzing migration policy discourse. How does the NITI Aayog’s Draft Policy try to resolve the issues faced by migrant workers in India?
Introduction: Write a brief introduction linked to migrants containing some facts and figures. Body: Write a few points on the policy-related challenges facing the migrant issue. Write a few features of NITI Aayog’s Draft Policy on migrants. Conclusion: Write a brief conclusion. As of 2011, India had 45.6 crore migrants (38% of the population). The… Continue reading [Answered] Highlight the factors paralyzing migration policy discourse. How does the NITI Aayog’s Draft Policy try to resolve the issues faced by migrant workers in India?
