Source– The post is based on the article “It is a new assault on India’s liberty” published in “The Hindu” on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– Issues related to free speech News– The Union government introduced a new set of measures for dealing with fake news and misinformation on the Internet. These introductions… Continue reading It is a new assault on India’s liberty
For civil services, HR lessons from the military
Source– The post is based on the article “For civil services, HR lessons from the military” published in “The Indian Express” on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Role of civil services in a democracy Relevance– Reforma in civil services News– The article explains the need for adopting HR practices from the military to reform civil… Continue reading For civil services, HR lessons from the military
The GeM In What Govt Buys
Source– The post is based on the article “The GeM In What Govt Buys” published in “The Times of India” on 20h April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Issues related to government procurement News– The Government e Marketplace (GeM) crossed a historic milestone at the end of 2022-23: Government agencies purchased goods… Continue reading The GeM In What Govt Buys
Beware Dr Hustle – on social media influencers
Source: This post is created based on the article “beware dr hustle”, published in Times of India on 20th April 2023. Syllabus Topic – GS Paper 2 – Government policies for various sectors Context: Recently, a viral video on a chocolate drink created a controversy India’s influencer economy – the business of using social media… Continue reading Beware Dr Hustle – on social media influencers
We need an action plan to deploy India’s demographic advantage
Source: The post is based on the article “We need an action plan to deploy India’s demographic advantage” published in Mint on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Inclusive Growth Relevance: concerns associated with inclusive growth and measures needed. News: The issues in India which receive less attention are children education, skilling youth for better-quality jobs,… Continue reading We need an action plan to deploy India’s demographic advantage
A competition law that clicks for all
Source: The post is based on an article “A competition law that clicks for all” published in Business Standard on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy Relevance: concerns associated with the Digital Competition Law News: The government has constituted a committee in February 2023 to examine the need for a separate law on competition in… Continue reading A competition law that clicks for all
A dispute lost – on WTO’s ruling against India
Source: This post is created based on the article “A dispute lost”, published in Business Standard on 20th April 2023. Syllabus Topic – GS Paper 2 – International Institutions Context: Recently, WTO has ruled against India’s Tariff rates, on the complaint filed by EU. World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled against India in a case… Continue reading A dispute lost – on WTO’s ruling against India
Quantum computing technology and associated applications – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Quantum computing and how it is different from classical computing?3 What is the need for developing quantum computing?4 How India is developing quantum computing technologies?5 How other countries are developing quantum computing technologies?6 What are the potential applications of quantum computing?7 What are the challenges in developing… Continue reading Quantum computing technology and associated applications – Explained, pointwise
Longest Land Borders
The article covers the longest land borders in the world in major continents Here are the longest land borders between two countries in each continent: Asia Russia and Kazakhstan Approximately 7,644 kilometers Africa Sudan and South Sudan Approximately 2,184 kilometers North America USA and Canada Approximately 8,891 kilometers (including the US-Canada border and the Alaska-Canada… Continue reading Longest Land Borders
Attempt All India Simulator Test in Offline mode at ForumIAS Gurgaon Centre
Dear Friends, We are delighted to announce the opening of our residential coaching centre in Gurgaon. This centre is specifically designed to cater to the needs of UPSC aspirants from Gurgaon or nearby locations. The students from Gurgaon or its nearby location can now attend the All India Simulator Test in Offline mode at… Continue reading Attempt All India Simulator Test in Offline mode at ForumIAS Gurgaon Centre
