Source: This post has been created based on the article “An opportunity to recast India’s food system” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Issues relating to poverty and hunger. News: This article discusses the importance of reasonable economic returns and resilient environmental system in ensuring… Continue reading An opportunity to recast India’s food system
Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan?
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan?” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography — Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic activity, cyclones etc. News: This article discusses the reasons behind the phenomenon of frequent earthquakes in… Continue reading Why are earthquakes frequent in Afghanistan?
The shape of climate justice in a warming India
Source: This post has been created based on the article “The shape of climate justice in a warming India” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Conservation, Environmental pollution and degradation. GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. News: This article… Continue reading The shape of climate justice in a warming India
We must break the silence on suicide prevention in India
Source: The post is based on the article “We must break the silence on suicide prevention in India” published in Live Mint on 20th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Issues – Problems associated with Health Relevance: Measures needed to prevent suicides in India and address mental health issues News: The author, associated with Mariwala… Continue reading We must break the silence on suicide prevention in India
Farmer Producers’ Organisations: Engines of agri-innovation in UP
Source: The post is based on the article “’Farmer Producers’ Organisations: Engines of agri-innovation in UP” published in “Indian express” on 20th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture- marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. News: The article discusses how Farmer Producers’ Organisations (FPOs) in Uttar Pradesh (UP)… Continue reading Farmer Producers’ Organisations: Engines of agri-innovation in UP
Why we need norms on government spending
Source: The post is based on the article “Why we need norms on government spending” published in “Indian express” on 20th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Government Budgeting. News: The article discusses the challenges democracies face in deciding where to spend public money. Governments often prioritize “freebies” for citizens to gain votes, even though these… Continue reading Why we need norms on government spending
Tax uncertainty- SC ruling will increase uncertainty in telecom
Source: The post is based on the article “’Tax uncertainty- SC ruling will increase uncertainty in telecom” published in “Business standard” on 20th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (telecommunication) News: The Supreme Court ruled that telecom companies’ licence fees after July 1999 are capital expenses, not revenue expenses. What is the recent Supreme Court… Continue reading Tax uncertainty- SC ruling will increase uncertainty in telecom
Citius, Altius, Fortius’: Save it for the economy
Source: The post is based on the article “’Citius, Altius, Fortius’: Save it for the economy” published in “Live mint” on 20th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- mobilisation of resources News: India wants to host the 2036 Olympics. Historically, rich countries hosted these games. Hosting often costs more than the benefits gained. India should focus… Continue reading Citius, Altius, Fortius’: Save it for the economy
Little Ice Age (LIA) was wet (moist) and was not uniformly cold and dry
Source: The post is based on the article “Little Ice Age (LIA) was wet (moist) and was not uniformly cold and dry” published in “PIB” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Little Ice Age?3 What is the purpose of the study?4 What are the key findings of the study?… Continue reading Little Ice Age (LIA) was wet (moist) and was not uniformly cold and dry
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 19th, 2023
Dear 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 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 19th, 2023
