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[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Mar 14th, 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 14th, 2022
[Answered] How do the Geneva Conventions guidelines during wartime protect vulnerable sections of society during wartime?
The Geneva Convention guidelines of 1949 comprise four treaties and three additional protocols that define the standards of international law for humanitarian treatment in war. The convention mandates the parties to the war to remain humane to non-combatants such as civilians and medical personnel, as well as to combatants who are no longer participating in… Continue reading [Answered] How do the Geneva Conventions guidelines during wartime protect vulnerable sections of society during wartime?
[Answered] Monetisation of surplus land holdings is a prudent strategy that will lead to more efficient utilization of these “under-utilized” assets. Critically analyze the statement.
Asset monetization is basically a transaction that converts a dead/idle asset into an income generating one. Land monetisation means monetization of “surplus, unused and under-used non-core assets in the nature of land and buildings”. Indian government has also initiated a process of creating new sources of revenue by unlocking the economic value of un-utilized or… Continue reading [Answered] Monetisation of surplus land holdings is a prudent strategy that will lead to more efficient utilization of these “under-utilized” assets. Critically analyze the statement.
Monetising surplus land held by state is a good idea, it needs to be done with transparency, sensitivity to public interest
News: Last week, the Union cabinet approved the creation of a National Land Monetisation Corporation Mandate Read more – About National Land Monetisation Corporation It will work to monetise the surplus land holdings of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other government agencies. It will have a detailed and comprehensive inventory of the state’s land… Continue reading Monetising surplus land held by state is a good idea, it needs to be done with transparency, sensitivity to public interest
Will a services exports-driven economic growth strategy work for India?
Context: India’s service exports have lagged the outbound shipment of manufactured items, though the gap between the two was narrowing immediately before Covid-19 struck. Why should India adopt a service exports-led growth strategy for India instead of China’s model of manufacturing exports-led growth? According to the data provided by the World Trade Organization (WTO), India’s share… Continue reading Will a services exports-driven economic growth strategy work for India?
Ukraine invasion, global wheat supply and India’s opportunity
News: the Russia-Ukraine war continues to be at the centre of the world debate and recently, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denied insisting on NATO membership which was one of the reasons for Russian invasion of Ukraine. What are the negative effects of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict? The energy, gas prices are surging and wheat prices are skyrocketing.… Continue reading Ukraine invasion, global wheat supply and India’s opportunity
NO OVATION FOR INDIA’S STAND ON UKRAINE WAR
News: The recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has put moral responsibility on India as one of the world’s largest countries and its populous democracy. At present, the Indian government has abstained in the UN Security Council vote on Ukraine. It has refused to condemn the violation of rights of the Ukrainians. What are the arguments… Continue reading NO OVATION FOR INDIA’S STAND ON UKRAINE WAR
RUSSIA’S MISADVENTURE IN UKRAINE SETS OFF EUROPEAN RE-ARMAMENT
News: Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has been described as a turning point in the modern history of Europe. It has catalyzed European re-armament, rejuvenated NATO, caused Germany to reassert European leadership, and galvanized tentative Japanese militarism. Contents1 Situation before Russian invasion:2 How Ukraine crisis has restarted the European armament?3 How could it impact India?4… Continue reading RUSSIA’S MISADVENTURE IN UKRAINE SETS OFF EUROPEAN RE-ARMAMENT
On the Issue of Accidental Indian missile drop in Pakistan
News: There was an accidental launch of an IAF cruise missile that landed 124 km inside Pakistan. The missile did not carry any warhead. Thus, there was no loss of lives. Contents1 What could have been the impact?2 How was the potential crisis averted?3 Argument by Pakistan4 India’s Stand against Pakistan demand5 Status of Missile… Continue reading On the Issue of Accidental Indian missile drop in Pakistan
