Archives GS 1 Population and poverty Having a minimum wage law is a mistake: (Live Mint, Editorial) The proposed wage code Bill, which incorporates a universal minimum wage, will lead to higher unemployment and informalization of the economy. Social issues Beyond the lament: (Indian Express, Editorial) Gorakhpur was only the acute manifestation of the chronic… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 17
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This category contains all the Initiatives by ForumIAS such as
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 17
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers. 1. Can the proposal to create an All-India Judicial Service (AIJS) along the lines of the All India Services (AIS) address the multiple problems in the judiciary? The problems of the Indian… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 17
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 16, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 16, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below ‘Why can’t the government provide a higher income for farmers?’: (The Hindu, Editorial) The challenges of doubling Indian farmers’ incomes in India India moves to revive TAPI gas pipeline: (The Hindu) New Delhi to host the next panel meet for TAPI… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 16, 2017
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 16
Archives Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. Today’s Quiz topic is Polity. Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. [WpProQuiz 34]
Must Read News Articles – August 16
Archives GS 1 Role of women Restore dignity to widows: SC: (The Hindu) Sets up panel to prepare common working plan to rehabilitate them by November 30. Geographical features Aeroplanes may be affecting ozone, monsoon: (The Hindu) Aeroplanes may be ejecting significant amounts of black carbon (BC) — a pollutant known to aggravate breathing disorders, upset… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 16
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 16
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers. 1. Discuss the advantages and limitations of solar energy as a renewable resource. Which geographical features are conducive for tapping solar energy? (GS 1) Link-1 | Link-2 | Link-3 2. What are tertiary sector… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 16
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 15
Archives Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. Today’s Quiz topic is Economy. Happy Independence Day. Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. [WpProQuiz 33]
Must Read News Articles – August 15 : Happy Independence Day
Archives GS 1 Freedom Struggle Partition or Independence?: (The Hindu, Editorial) The horror of Partition is gradually coming to displace the idea of freedom. This carries immense dangers. Role of women A great divide: (The Hindu, Editorial) There is a contrast between the status of women and their political presence, as Nagaland and Haryana show. Social issues… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 15 : Happy Independence Day
Happy Independence Day: Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 15
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers. 1. Do you think that China’s increasing aggressive policy is hurting its neighbours especially India? Examine the reasons for China’s conflicts with its neighbours. Indian Express | Financial Times 2. The… Continue reading Happy Independence Day: Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 15
