Archives Critically analyze the important provisions under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005. Why does domestic violence against women continue despite stringent laws? Examine.(GS 1) Indian Express | Link Important provisions of domestic violence act :- In India, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005defines and covers the domestic violence against women. Apart from the… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 3
Category: INITIATIVES
This category contains all the Initiatives by ForumIAS such as
a) Must Read news Articles
b) Mains Marathon
c) Prelims Marathon
Must Read News Articles – August 5
Archives GS 1 Social issues Punishing the victims: (The Hindu, Editorial) The steady erosion of the anti-dowry law will endanger countless women in genuine distress. GS 2 Parliament and State Legislatures Cattle trade ban rules were not placed before Parliament: (The Hindu) The rules banning cattle slaughter were never placed before Parliament — which the government… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 5
[Target UPSC Mains 2017] Essay Test – August 5, 2017
Archives Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. 2. Intellectual property is a key aspect for economic development. Write the essay in the comment section below.
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 4, 2017
Read the analysis of rest of the articles GS 2 GS 3
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 4, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below Defenders of varna: (Indian Express, Editorial) The ambiguous sugar coating of caste system A field of her own: (Indian Express, Editorial) A new image for the “Indian farmer” (Analysis for all three editorials amalgamated) NOTA option to stay in Rajya Sabha… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 4, 2017
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 4
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 Geography & Environment. Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. [WpProQuiz 25]
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 4
Archives 1. Adoption of the historic United Nations pact to ban nuclear weapons underscores a paradigm shift in the discourse on global disarmament. Do you think that a complete ban on nuclear weapons is necessary? Give arguments in favor of your answer.(GS 2) Link | The Hindu Introduction:- This year’s multilateral negotiations toward a legally binding prohibition on nuclear weapons… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 4
Must Read News Articles – August 4
Archives GS 1 Social issues It’s time to enact an anti-lynching law: (The Hindu, Editorial) In a civilised society, even one lynching is too many. But India has seen a spate of them of late. Indian society Defenders of varna: (Indian Express, Editorial) Current forms of ambivalence on caste have a long history. Role of women… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 4
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 2
Archives 1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using renewable energy in India. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for maximizing the use of renewable energy resources.(GS 3) Live Mint | Link Advantages of using renewable energy :- As it is renewable it is therefore sustainable and so will never run out. Renewable energy facilities generally require less maintenance than traditional… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 2
[Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 4
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. Adoption of the historic United Nations pact to ban nuclear weapons underscores a paradigm shift in the discourse on global disarmament. Do you think that a complete ban on… Continue reading [Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 4
