Introduction: Give context of the proposed amendment and related issues. Body: Explain the causes of shortage of IAS officers. Write the steps that can be taken to resolve the issue. Conclusion: Give a way forward. The proposed amendments to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) (Cadre) Rules of 1954, seek to empower the Central government to… Continue reading [Answered] There are simpler, more effective, and less contentious solutions to the shortage of IAS officers for central deputation than the proposed amendments to IAS (Cadre) Rules. Analyzing the reasons behind shortage, suggest remedial measures.
Category: INITIATIVES
This category contains all the Initiatives by ForumIAS such as
a) Must Read news Articles
b) Mains Marathon
c) Prelims Marathon
[Answered] India has a robust ecosystem in geospatial, however, the full benefits have yet to percolate to the public. In this context, discuss the challenges and opportunities of geospatial sector in the country?
Introduction: Explain geospatial and give context of geospatial ecosystem in India. Body: Write the opportunities of geospatial sector. Write the challenges of geospatial sector. Conclusion: Give a way forward Geospatial refers to any data that is indicated by or related to a geographic location. Geospatial technology collects and analyzes geospatial data. India has a robust… Continue reading [Answered] India has a robust ecosystem in geospatial, however, the full benefits have yet to percolate to the public. In this context, discuss the challenges and opportunities of geospatial sector in the country?
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Feb 16th, 2022
About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Feb 16th, 2022
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 16, 2022
Good Morning Friends, Following are today’s Mains Marathon Questions. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 3 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam. Write your answers… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 16, 2022
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 15th, 2022
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 15th, 2022
Science and Technology Quiz: – Feb 15th 2022
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 14, 2022
Good Morning Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 3 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 14, 2022
[Answered] Undertrials comprise 75% of India’s prison population. Listing down the reasons for high undertrial prisoners suggest remedial measures.
Introduction: Give context of rising number of under trials in India. Body: Write the reasons behind the high number of under trials in India. Suggest remedial measures. Conclusion: Write effect of high number of under trials and need of solutions. An undertrial is an unconvicted prisoner who is on trial in a court of law.… Continue reading [Answered] Undertrials comprise 75% of India’s prison population. Listing down the reasons for high undertrial prisoners suggest remedial measures.
[Answered] Explain the need to adopt Climate Smart Agriculture practices to make Indian agriculture sustainable.
Introduction: Explain Climate Smart Agriculture. Body: Explain the need to adopt climate smart agriculture in Indian context. Conclusion: Give a way forward Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is an approach that helps guide actions to transform agri-food systems towards green and climate resilient practices. CSA aims to achieve three main objectives: Sustainably increasing agricultural productivity and incomes. … Continue reading [Answered] Explain the need to adopt Climate Smart Agriculture practices to make Indian agriculture sustainable.
[Answered] ‘Combative federalism is anathema to the Constitution which prescribes cooperation and collaboration between the Centre and the States’. Analyse in the light of recent friction in Centre-State relations.
Introduction: Give a background of federal relations in India. Body: Explain the friction between Centre and States in Legislative, administrative and financial domains giving examles. Conclusion: Explain the need to achieve cooperative federalism and give a way forward. The constitution makers of India envisaged a federal structure for the Indian polity, where the States function… Continue reading [Answered] ‘Combative federalism is anathema to the Constitution which prescribes cooperation and collaboration between the Centre and the States’. Analyse in the light of recent friction in Centre-State relations.
