News: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its latest report on climate impacts. It highlights the need for adaptation. What does the report state regarding adaptation? It suggests that adaptation to climate impacts in the near to medium term can help communities and ecosystems become resilient against the threats from current and future… Continue reading How to survive and grow in a warming world
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Is the fuel pricing policy problematic?
News: India officially has a deregulated pricing regime for fuel prices. However, there has been a practice to put prices on hold during election campaigns. Experts have raised concerns with this fuel pricing policy. How has India’s fuel pricing regime evolved in recent years? The dismantling of oil prices started gradually in 1997, according to… Continue reading Is the fuel pricing policy problematic?
Any data extraction law must pass a privacy test
News: The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 has the objective of letting the authorities bio-tag law-breakers in their records for a watchful eye to be kept on them. The concern of citizens is the lack of a privacy framework that can restrict unauthorized use and the safety of data collected. What are the provisions of… Continue reading Any data extraction law must pass a privacy test
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Mar 30th, 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 Mar 30th, 2022
[Answered] The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a level playing field for students from all boards. Keeping in mind the past experiences of common entrance tests, highlight the significance and challenges associated with CUET.
Introduction: Write a brief note on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). Body: Write down a few points on significance of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). Now write a few points on the challenges of Common University Entrance Test (CUET). Conclusion: Conclude in 3-4 lines by giving a brief way forward. The university admissions… Continue reading [Answered] The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a level playing field for students from all boards. Keeping in mind the past experiences of common entrance tests, highlight the significance and challenges associated with CUET.
[Answered] Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 will help investigation agencies in investigating and solving crimes efficiently. Do you agree with the statement? Give reasons in support of your answer.
Introduction: Write down few lines on the new Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 Body: Write down few points on the importance of the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022. Now write down challenges in its implementation Conclusion: Write a viewpoint to implement the law with care to the challenges The current Identification of Prisoners Act was… Continue reading [Answered] Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 will help investigation agencies in investigating and solving crimes efficiently. Do you agree with the statement? Give reasons in support of your answer.
Identity and privacy: On Prisoners’ identification Bill/ Why the Criminal Identification Bill overreaches
News: The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022, has been tabled in Parliament. The bill proposes to enable the collection of biometric and biological data from prisoners, besides the usual physical measurements, photographs and finger-prints. It authorizes the National Crime Records Bureau to create a central repository of this evidence and share it with law enforcement… Continue reading Identity and privacy: On Prisoners’ identification Bill/ Why the Criminal Identification Bill overreaches
A parliamentary Bill the ICAI needs to take note of
News: The Lok Sabha approved a Bill to amend the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949. The law governs the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The amendment bill aims to improve discipline, governance, administration, and accountability of ICAI. Following are its main provisions: The ICAI’s disciplinary committee and board of discipline will be chaired by… Continue reading A parliamentary Bill the ICAI needs to take note of
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Mar 29th, 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 Mar 29th, 2022
[Answered] How important are coral reefs to the marine ecosystem? Can the process of coral bleaching be reversed and the reefs rejuvenated?
Introduction: Write down a few points about corals Body: Write down a few points on the importance of Coral Reefs for Marine Ecosystem. Write a few points on how Coral bleaching can be tackled. Conclusion: Write a short and brief conclusion Corals are marine invertebrates. They are the largest living structures on the planet and… Continue reading [Answered] How important are coral reefs to the marine ecosystem? Can the process of coral bleaching be reversed and the reefs rejuvenated?
