Archives GS 1 — GS 2 International groupings and agreements ‘Brexit is an opportunity for Netherlands-India ties’: Netherlands is aspiring to emerge as India’s biggest partner in Europe following the Brexit-related changes taking place in Europe. U.S. visit aimed at deepening ties: India’s partnership with the United States is multi-layered and diverse, supported by not… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 24
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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 23
Archives 1.What is Foreign Trade Policy(FTP)? Do you think that FTP review would be affected after the roll-out of GST? (GS 3) The Hindu Foreign trade policy :- These are the Policies enacted by the government sector of a domestic economy to discourage imports from, and encourage exports to, the foreign sector. The three most… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 23
Must Read News Articles – June 23
Archives GS 1 Social issues Is prohibition the answer?: (The Hindu, Editorial) Whether or not people can drink is a debate fuelled by upper-caste hypocrisy, a mix of religious guilt and bigotry. GS 2 Effects of developed and developing countries policies India flags U.S. military aid to Pakistan: Agenda set for Prime Minister Modi’s first… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 23
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 23
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. What is Foreign Trade Policy(FTP)? Do you think that FTP review would be affected after the roll-out of GST? (GS 3) The Hindu 2. “It is time for… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 23
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 22
Unplanned urbanisation in India has added undue stress on social and physical infrastructure in our country. Discuss.(GS 1) Facts:- India is projected to add 404 million peopleto its urban population between 2014 and 2050. The annual growth in urban population in India between 2010 and 2015 was 1.1% the highest among the major economies, according… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 22
Must Read News Articles – June 22
Archives GS 1 Social issues Bans, do they work at all?: (Live Mint, Editorial) Bans don’t solve any behavioural problems. We need to develop new strategies to deal with various social evils. GS 2 International groupings and agreements India to stick to nuclear policy: (The Hindu, Editorial) Government would continue to give its most careful attention… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 22
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 22
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. Unplanned urbanisation in India has added undue stress on social and physical infrastructure in our country. Discuss. (GS 1) Caste based inequality is a social reality in contemporary times. How does… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 22
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 21
1. When a Constitution Bench decides on whether Aadhaar as a collective policy infringes the rights to privacy and bodily integrity, there remains the possibility that Section 139AA may be rendered void. Critically examine.(GS 2) The Hindu What is section 139AA:- The section makes it obligatory on individuals filing income tax returns to link their… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 21
Must Read News Articles – June 21
Archives GS 2 — GS 3 Indian Economy. Planning, Growth and Employment Enough time given, GST from July 1: Almost all States have cleared the State GST laws, except Kerala and J & K. The pre-GST grand sale: (The Hindu, Editorial) Why companies are scrambling to clear old stock ahead of GST implementation. ‘Resolution process to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 21
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 21
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. When a Constitution Bench decides on whether Aadhaar as a collective policy infringes the rights to privacy and bodily integrity, there remains the possibility that Section 139AA may… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 21
