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
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This category contains all the Initiatives by ForumIAS such as
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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.
Must Read News Articles – June 10
GS 1 Social issues Just why are farmers rioting?: (Indian Express, Editorial) The article explains the phenomena of farmer riots amidst growing prosperity. GS 2 International groupings and agreements India, Pakistan admitted to SCO as full members: (The Hindu) India became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Swiss support India’s NSG bid: (The Hindu) Switzerland, the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 10
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 9
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 2) The Hindu Introduction: WHO recently made the biggest revision of the antibiotic section in the 40 year history of… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 9
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 9
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.… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 9
Must Read News Articles – June 9
GS 1 Social issues Ambedkar’s armies: (Indian Express, Editorial) Saharanpur’s Bhim Army is part of the tradition of organisations for the self-defence and cultural assertion of the Dalit community. GS 2 International groupings and agreements Clouded coherence: (The Hindu, Editorial) Given India’s recent foreign policy fluidity, the sustainability of its SCO membership is in doubt.… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 9
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 8
1. Discuss the main features of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme. Examine the challenges faced by India to connect a large number of unconnected places and people with airways.(GS 3) Introduction:- UDAN is regional air connectivity scheme (RCS) which seeks to make flying affordable by connecting unserved and under-served airports. This scheme… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 8
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 8
1. Discuss the main features of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme. Examine the challenges faced by India to connect a large number of unconnected places and people with airways. (GS 3) 2. Highlight the role of NHRC in investigating human rights violations across India. (GS 2) 3. What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 8
Must Read News Articles – June 8
GS 2 International groupings and agreements India to join SCO in Astana: (The Hindu) India says it is willing to join hands with Pakistan and China to combat terrorism. Government policies SC to hear plea on cattle trade rules: (The Hindu) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a petition challenging the new notifications issued… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 8
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 7
1. Outline the evolution of doctrine of judicial review in India. (GS 2) Link Evolution of doctrine of judicial review in India:- It is the power of the courts to consider the constitutionality of acts of organs of Government (the executive and legislature) and declare it unconstitutional or null and void if it violates or is… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 7
