Source- This post on Tarang Shakti Air Exercise has been created based on the article “What is Tarang Shakti, the largest military exercise that India will host?” published in “The Hindustan Times” on “31st July 2024“. Why in News? India’s air exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’ will be the first and largest international air exercise ever conducted in… Continue reading Tarang Shakti Air Exercise
Concerns About Bias in Resource Allocation to the state
Source: The post concerns about bias in resource allocation to the state has been created, based on the article “Is the Centre being iniquitous in State transfers?” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Polity-issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Context: The article discusses the concerns of… Continue reading Concerns About Bias in Resource Allocation to the state
Pumped Storage Projects
Source-This post on Pumped Storage Projects has been created based on the article “The relevance of pumped storage projects” published in “The Hindu” on 2 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc Context-The Union Budget 2024-25 introduced a policy to boost pumped storage projects to help integrate renewable energy into… Continue reading Pumped Storage Projects
India’s Defence Procurement Challenges
Source-This post on India’s Defence Procurement Challenges has been created based on the article “Weapons and technology – In its procurement decisions, India faces a balance-of-power choice as it weighs its options between western democracies and Russia ” published in “Business Standard” on 2 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Changes in Industrial Policy and their… Continue reading India’s Defence Procurement Challenges
Sub-classification and Creamy Layer in SC/ST Reservations
Source-This post on Sub-classification and Creamy Layer in SC/ST Reservations has been created based on the article “Identifying the ‘creamy layer’: model of OBC reservation” published in “The Indian Express” on 2 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2-Social Justice Context– The Supreme Court has recently allowed sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to provide separate… Continue reading Sub-classification and Creamy Layer in SC/ST Reservations
The Ongoing Debate on Genetically Modified Crops in India
Source– This post on The Ongoing Debate on Genetically Modified Crops in India has been created based on the article “Contested harvest” published in “The Hindu” on 2 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2– Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Context- Recently, a two-judge… Continue reading The Ongoing Debate on Genetically Modified Crops in India
SC verdict allowing for Sub-Classification of SCs and STs- Explained Pointwise
The seven-judge bench of the SC headed by the Chief Justice of India, with a 6:1 ruling has allowed for sub-classification of SCs and STs. The ruling has permitted the states to create sub-classifications within the SC and ST categories for the purpose of according wider protections in public employment and education. This verdict overturns… Continue reading SC verdict allowing for Sub-Classification of SCs and STs- Explained Pointwise
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 1st August 2024 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Maarathon Questions. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 1st Aug 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 1st August 2024 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Prelims Marathon 2nd August – Constitutional Bodies – III – 2024
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 2 August Constitutional Bodies III For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here,
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 2nd August 2024 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 2nd August 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 2nd August 2024 I Mains Marathon
