Source: This post is based on the article “In FSSAI index, nearly all major states slip on food safety compared to 2019” published in “ Indian Express” on 1st November 2023. Why in the News? Recently Food safety and standards authority of India (FSSAI) published its fifth consecutive State Food Safety Index. This index is… Continue reading In FSSAI index, nearly all major states slip on food safety compared to 2019
On Apple’s spyware attack notification – Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith
Source: The post is on Apple’s spyware attack notification based on the article “Apar Gupta writes: Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Challenges to internal security through communication networks; basics… Continue reading On Apple’s spyware attack notification – Why government’s defence on Apple spyware advisory is weak – and in bad faith
On India’s approach to the Most Favoured Nation status – Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approach
Source: The post on India’s approach to the Most Favoured Nation status is based on the article “Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approach” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India… Continue reading On India’s approach to the Most Favoured Nation status – Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approach
On demands for reservation – Maratha reservation: Why everyone wants a ‘sarkari naukri’
Source: The post is on the demands for reservations is based on the article “Maratha reservation: Why everyone wants a ‘sarkari naukri’ in New India” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Issues relating to Employment. GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Mechanisms, laws, institutions… Continue reading On demands for reservation – Maratha reservation: Why everyone wants a ‘sarkari naukri’
On the impact of Artificial Intelligence on IPR – AI and the issue of human-centricity in copyright law
Source: This post on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on IPR has been created based on the article “AI and the issue of human-centricity in copyright law” published in The Hindu on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Issues… Continue reading On the impact of Artificial Intelligence on IPR – AI and the issue of human-centricity in copyright law
On reproductive rights of women – Impacting a woman’s freedom to reproductive choices
Source: This post on the reproductive rights of women has been created based on the article “Impacting a woman’s freedom to reproductive choices” published in The Hindu on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections (Women).… Continue reading On reproductive rights of women – Impacting a woman’s freedom to reproductive choices
On ICMR data breach – Thieves & Servers
Source: This post on the ICMR data breach has been created based on the article “Thieves & Servers” published in The Times of India on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Basics of cyber security. News: This article discusses the recent breach of healthcare data with the ICMR. A detailed… Continue reading On ICMR data breach – Thieves & Servers
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I November 1st, 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 November 1st, 2023
UPSC CSE 2022 Reserve list Declared | Download PDF
UPSC CSE 2022 Reserve list has been released yesterday. The official reserve list recommended 89 candidates, over and above the recommended candidates last year in the final result. You can download the PDF using the link given below: UPSC CSE 2022 Reserve List PDF Or you can download the list from the official website by… Continue reading UPSC CSE 2022 Reserve list Declared | Download PDF
Prelims Marathon – Science – November 2nd – 2023
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. For the Prelims marathon archive – click here

