The China traps

Source– The post is based on the article “The China traps” published in the “Business Standard” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Chinese growth story and lessons for India News- There is some disconnect between how China’s position as an economic power is portrayed and its actual trajectory. What is the current economic… Continue reading The China traps

Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions

Source– The post is based on the article “Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions” published in “The Hindu” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral and regional groupings Relevance: India and Philippines relationship News-. The Foreign Ministers of India and the Philippines met at the fifth meeting of the Philippines-India Joint Commission on… Continue reading Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions

Is it possible to have partial app bans?

Source– The post is based on the article “Is it possible to have partial app bans?” published in “The Hindu” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Polity Relevance: Right to Internet News- Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has sought inputs on having “selective” app bans instead of internet shutdowns Contents1 What is the… Continue reading Is it possible to have partial app bans?

Weakening autonomy – on ED’s tenure extension

Source– The post is based on the article “Weakening autonomy” published in “The Hindu” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Polity Relevance: Institutional Autonomy News – Supreme Court’s verdict in 2021 to allow multiple extensions of service to heads of investigative agencies is a setback. What is the verdict all about? The Supreme Court… Continue reading Weakening autonomy – on ED’s tenure extension

Extreme rainfall events and urban floods: Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What caused the recent episode of heavy rainfall? 3 Why are extreme rainfall events increasing? 4 What are the other causes of recurrent urban flooding? 5 What are the steps taken by the government? 6 What should be done?  Introduction Recently, heavy rainfall in parts of North India led to extensive flooding,… Continue reading Extreme rainfall events and urban floods: Explained, pointwise

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I July 12th, 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 July 12th, 2023

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – July 13th, 2023

About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – July 13th, 2023

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I July 13th 2023

Good Morning Friends, Following are today’s Mains Marathon Questions. 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 2-3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam. Write your answers in… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I July 13th 2023

10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |July 12, 2023

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We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.

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