Source: The post is based on the article “How J&K’s proposed family ID will work, and why it is being criticized” published in Indian Express on 15th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Family Pehchan Patra(FPP)?3 What is the significance of this initiative?4 What are the criticisms against this initiative?5 Which other… Continue reading How J&K’s proposed family ID will work, and why it is being criticized
Geographical Indication tag sought for Beypore Uru
Source: The post is based on the article “Geographical Indication tag sought for Beypore Uru” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the News? The District Tourism Promotion Council, Kozhikode (Kerala) has applied for a Geographical Indication(GI) tag for the famous Beypore Uru(boat). What is Beypore Uru? Beypore Uru is a wooden… Continue reading Geographical Indication tag sought for Beypore Uru
All about Tripura’s Unakoti, the ‘Angkor Wat of the North-East’ seeking UNESCO world heritage tag
Source: The post is based on the article “All about Tripura’s Unakoti, the ‘Angkor Wat of the North-East’ seeking UNESCO world heritage tag” published in Indian Express on 15th December 2022 What is the News? Unakoti, famously known as the ‘Angkor Wat of the North-East’ is vying for a UNESCO World Heritage Tag. What is… Continue reading All about Tripura’s Unakoti, the ‘Angkor Wat of the North-East’ seeking UNESCO world heritage tag
The silent revolution of Nari Shakti
Source: The post is based on the article “The silent revolution of Nari Shakti” published in the Indian Express on 15th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About the Nari Shakti. News: On the occasion of the 75th year of India’s… Continue reading The silent revolution of Nari Shakti
The cost of India’s subsidy spike
Source: The post is based on the article “The cost of India’s subsidy spike” published in the Indian Express on 15th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies. Relevance: About the government’s subsidy bill. News: The government has received the Lok Sabha’s approval to spend an additional Rs 2.14… Continue reading The cost of India’s subsidy spike
Unnecessary Mystery: Judges recusing from cases without specifying reasons hurts the entire judiciary. SC must frame rules
Source: The post is based on the article “Unnecessary Mystery Judges recusing from cases without specifying reasons hurts the entire judiciary. SC must frame rules” published in The Times of India on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About the recusal of judges. News:… Continue reading Unnecessary Mystery: Judges recusing from cases without specifying reasons hurts the entire judiciary. SC must frame rules
Understanding the fusion energy breakthrough announced by the U.S.
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Understanding the fusion energy breakthrough announced by the U.S.” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022. “Energy breakthrough” published in the Business Standard on 15th November 2022. “A civilizational pivot? Don’t hold your breath” published in the Livemint on 15th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Science… Continue reading Understanding the fusion energy breakthrough announced by the U.S.
Current Affairs Classes for IGP UPSC CSE 2022
Dear Friends, As the results of Civil Service Mains Exam are out, the focus has shifted to the final target of Interview. ForumIAS has started its well-formulated Interview Guidance Program for UPSC CSE 2022. This year, the program has been kept free of cost for students joining before 31st December. It is to be noted with due… Continue reading Current Affairs Classes for IGP UPSC CSE 2022
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 14th, 2022
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 December 14th, 2022
Prelims Marathon – Polity – Political parties & Public Policy – December – 15th – 2022
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.
