GS 2 India and neighbors Waiting for reconciliation in Myanmar: (The Hindu, Editorial) If fighting does not break out between the military and insurgents again; if a formula is crafted enabling all EAOs to join the peace process; and if the dialogue resumes soon, hopes will be strengthened. Probably the deadline is 2020. Aung San’s spirit… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 14
Category: INITIATIVES
This category contains all the Initiatives by ForumIAS such as
a) Must Read news Articles
b) Mains Marathon
c) Prelims Marathon
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 13
1. Countering extremism, terrorism and separatism is a major objective of the SCO. Do you agree?(GS 2) Indian Express Introduction: All most all member-states of SCO are facing the problem of radicalism, cross-border terrorism over the years. Russia’s experience in Chechnya, China’s Xinjiang region and Central Asian states’ fight against terrorism, extremism is well known.… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 13
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 13
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. Countering extremism, terrorism and separatism is a major objective of the SCO. Do you agree? (GS 2) Indian Express 2. “Terrorism today has become an instrument of state policy for some countries.” Do you… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 13
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 11
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. In an effort to curb antibiotic resistance, the World Health Organization (WHO) has divided the drugs into three categories – access, watch and reserve. Discuss the steps taken by WHO to tackle the same. (GS… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 11
Must Read News Articles – June 13
GS 2 India and neighbors Panel to study free movement along Myanmar border: The Union Home Ministry has constituted another committee to examine methods to curb the misuse of free movement along the Myanmar border, indicating a significant shift in India’s policy towards Myanmar. It is a friendly country, with which it shares unfenced borders… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 13
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 12
Archives 1. Mention four attributes that are important for civil service. Justify your answer. (GS 4) Introduction: Civil servants are the lynchpin between the government and public. So it is very important for the civil servants to have the following attributes :- 1.Emotional Intelligence and empathy :- In a country like India where there are diverse… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 12
Mains Marathon – June 12
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. Mention four attributes that are important for civil service. Justify your answer. (GS 4) 2. Is morality important to lead a happy life? Support your answer with examples. (GS 4) 3. Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the… Continue reading Mains Marathon – June 12
Must Read News Articles – June 12
GS 1 Geophysical phenomena Met Dept. sees ‘good week’ ahead for monsoon: The southwest monsoon is making a steady advance into Maharashtra and West Bengal and the Meteorological Department has predicted a “good week” ahead. GS 2 India and neighbors ‘Neighbourhood First’ in Nepal: (The Hindu, Editorial) India needs to help Prime Minister Deuba clear… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 12
Must Read News Articles – June 12
GS 1 Geophysical phenomena Met Dept. sees ‘good week’ ahead for monsoon: The southwest monsoon is making a steady advance into Maharashtra and West Bengal and the Meteorological Department has predicted a “good week” ahead. GS 2 India and neighbors ‘Neighbourhood First’ in Nepal: (The Hindu, Editorial) India needs to help Prime Minister Deuba clear… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 12
Essay Test – June 10, 2017
Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. Compassion is not weakness, and concern for the unfortunate is not socialism. 2. Liberty, not communism, is the most contagious force in the world.
