News: As per Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, the average urban unemployment rate remained 9% in 2021. Before COVID the unemployment rate touched its peak in 2017-18 at 6.1%, with urban unemployment as high as 7.8%. This was further exacerbated by the pandemic. As per Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, the average urban unemployment rate… Continue reading Whither unemployment benefits
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A solution in search of a problem: on 10% reservation
The Government passed 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act creating a 10% reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS), for those, who have an income threshold of Rs. 8 lakh per annum. This article discusses potential implication of the EWS Amendment, followed by some alternatives: Issues with the amendment: Excludes no one: As per India Human Development Survey… Continue reading A solution in search of a problem: on 10% reservation
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Mar 21st, 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 3 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 21st, 2022
[Answered] Analyse the desirability of the ‘Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India’. Also, highlight the factors responsible for the extinction of Cheetahs in India.
Cheetah is the only top carnivore that got completely extinct from India in 1952, mainly due to over-hunting and habitat loss. The ‘Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India’ is step towards reintroduction of Cheetahs in India. It is expected to be beneficial for the overall health of the ecosystem in India. What were… Continue reading [Answered] Analyse the desirability of the ‘Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India’. Also, highlight the factors responsible for the extinction of Cheetahs in India.
[Answered] Afforestation is not a bad idea. But the aim should not be to only plant trees; it should be to make tree-planting activities friendly to local biodiversity. Elaborate with examples and suggest remedial measures.
Afforestation is the planting of trees in a previously barren environment. It can ensure balance and survival to all life on earth. The main reason for afforestation is to control carbon footprint and to ensure the sustainability of the natural environment. However, there are factors that should be considered before starting with the afforestation process,… Continue reading [Answered] Afforestation is not a bad idea. But the aim should not be to only plant trees; it should be to make tree-planting activities friendly to local biodiversity. Elaborate with examples and suggest remedial measures.
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – March, 2022 – 3rd week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – March 2022 – Third week Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily current affairs.… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – March, 2022 – 3rd week
Shoring up the Northeast frontier: How rebranding the discourse on connectivity is imperative to meet the China challenge
News: Recently, China renamed districts in Arunachal Pradesh and there was a viral video of the PLA unfurling the Chinese flag in Galwan on New Year. It indicates that 2022 will be more of the same in India-China relations. What are the issues in the development projects in border areas? Border infrastructure development is predominantly… Continue reading Shoring up the Northeast frontier: How rebranding the discourse on connectivity is imperative to meet the China challenge
Tapping the usefulness of non-bovine milk
Context: The demand for the milk and milk products of non-bovine has begun to swell in the recent past. What are non-bovine milk and milk-products? It refers to the milk and milk products such as milk powder, cheese, yoghurt, ice cream, chocolates, cosmetic products, and various other kinds of specialty items from the animals, such as goats,… Continue reading Tapping the usefulness of non-bovine milk
GET THESE WRINKLES OUT OF SOUTH ASIAN TEXTILE STORY
Context: South Asia became a major player in the global textile and clothing market with the onset of the third wave of global production. What is the standing of countries? Bangladesh: It is the 3rd largest global exporter. This is due to lower production costs, FTA with western buyers, and adoption of technology. It specializes… Continue reading GET THESE WRINKLES OUT OF SOUTH ASIAN TEXTILE STORY
The complexities of introducing african cheetahs to india
News: The Union Government has launched an action plan to reintroduce African cheetahs to restore open forest and savannah systems. What was the distribution of cheetahs in India? What were the habitats? Historically, Asiatic Cheetah had a very wide distribution in India. From Punjab to southern Tamilnadu. From Gujarat and Rajasthan to West Bengal in… Continue reading The complexities of introducing african cheetahs to india
