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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

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

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

Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 20

1. “The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more.” Discuss.(GS 4) The reward most of the time comes in the form of greater opportunity as it wins the trust of people. This boosts moral and self-esteem.The confidence of others also get reinforced when the person has already worked hard. Leaders who… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 20

Must Read News Articles – June 20

Archives  GS 2 Issues related to governance End the violence: (The Hindu, Editorial) Longstanding issues such as the demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland in the Darjeeling Hills of West Bengal cannot be wished away with a magic wand. Legislation and legality: (The Hindu, Editorial) In the Aadhaar-PAN case, the Supreme Court has effectively held that… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 20

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