News: The 700 Indian students were finally successfully evacuated from the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy through Operation Ganga. As a result of Indian diplomacy, the Ukrainians and Russians agreed to provide safe passage to the Sumy students. A humanitarian corridor was established for extraction of students which was quite challenging to be established. History… Continue reading Sumy success: With Operation Ganga winding down, India must now take a clear position on Ukraine crisis
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An open data policy won’t work without earnest implementation
News: On 22 February, India’s ministry of electronics and information technology (MEITY) released its draft India Data Accessibility and Use Policy 2022 for public consultation. Read – About the Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022 Contents1 Need for bringing the draft Data Accessibility and Use Policy 20222 What are the challenges associated with… Continue reading An open data policy won’t work without earnest implementation
[Answered] The UN World Population Ageing Report notes that India’s ageing population is projected to increase significantly by 2050. In this context, highlight the need for a robust public policy to support homes for the elderlies in India.
Introduction: Context of India’s ageing population with some facts Body: Highlight the issues linked to old age homes at present, to justify the need for a robust policy framework for old age homes. Conclusion: Conclude with a way forward The UN World Population Ageing Report notes that India’s ageing population is projected to increase from 8 per cent… Continue reading [Answered] The UN World Population Ageing Report notes that India’s ageing population is projected to increase significantly by 2050. In this context, highlight the need for a robust public policy to support homes for the elderlies in India.
[Answered] Evaluate the desirability of inter-basin transfer of water for reducing regional imbalance in the availability of water.
Introduction: Provide a context of inter-basin transfer of water Body: Address the benefits and challenges due to inter-basin transfer of water Conclusion: Give a conclusion with a way forward Scientific management of water is increasingly recognized as being vital to India’s growth and ecosystem sustainability. Inter-basin transfer of water includes linking rivers by a network of reservoirs and… Continue reading [Answered] Evaluate the desirability of inter-basin transfer of water for reducing regional imbalance in the availability of water.
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Mar 10th, 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 10th, 2022
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Mar 9th, 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 9th, 2022
Why society gains when start-ups fail
Context: Start-up culture should be promoted in India. It is economically beneficial without any harm. Status of start-ups investment in India in 2021 India attracted $77 billion worth of private equity investment in 2021. Out of this around $42 billion was gone to early-stage ventures. Why do we need to have start-ups? Most start-ups are… Continue reading Why society gains when start-ups fail
New guidelines for lower fees in private medical colleges
News: New National Medical Commission guidelines on fee structure at private medical colleges to kick in next year. Contents1 Status of medical seats in India2 Fee Structure of the medical seats till now3 What are the new National Medical Commission guidelines on fee structure?4 How will the cost be fixed for the remaining seats in… Continue reading New guidelines for lower fees in private medical colleges
What ails medical education in India
Context: India’s medical education system has attracted a lot of adverse attention due to the medical students being evacuated from Ukraine. There are issues like delay in post-graduate counselling because of reservation-related litigation. Also, Tamil Nadu legislating to opt out of NEET. Issues in Indian Medical Education A serious demand-supply mismatch: The MBBS degree continues… Continue reading What ails medical education in India
India’s gender empowerment enigma
Context: The International Women’s Day was celebrated. But, the focus on gender inequality has not been adequate in the country. What are the steps taken to tackle gender inequality? The government has made reforms which mandated longer maternity leave for women, the provision of better child care facilities in workplaces, the subsidized cooking gas distribution… Continue reading India’s gender empowerment enigma
