Source: The post is based on the article “With India crossing China’s population next year, how we can create mass prosperity” published in The Indian Express on 22nd December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance: Issues related to the growth and development of economy News: The article explains the need for investing in… Continue reading With India crossing China’s population next year, how we can create mass prosperity
Strengthening urban local bodies
Source: The post is based on the article “Strengthening urban local bodies” published in the Business Standard on 22nd November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Relevance: About Strengthening urban local bodies. News: An effective local government can not only promote healthy urban growth… Continue reading Strengthening urban local bodies
Covid: How to prepare this time – India & the world must know what variant is causing China’s Covid wave
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Concerning sequence – India’s vaccination strategy should accommodate for SARS-CoV-2 changes” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2022. “Covid’s China syndrome” published in the Business Standard on 22nd November 2022. “Covid: How to prepare this time – India & the world must know what variant is causing… Continue reading Covid: How to prepare this time – India & the world must know what variant is causing China’s Covid wave
Only 30% reserved vacancies at IITs, Central universities filled in a year
Source: The post is based on the article “Only 30% reserved vacancies at IITs, Central universities filled in a year” published in The Hindu on 22nd December 2022. What is the news? IITs and 45 Central universities were directed to conduct the drive to fill vacancies in teaching positions reserved for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled… Continue reading Only 30% reserved vacancies at IITs, Central universities filled in a year
The need to make cancer drugs affordable
Source: The post is based on the article “The need to make cancer drugs affordable” published in The Hindu on 22nd December 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Issues related to the development and management of health Relevance: About the high cost of cancer treatment News: The article explains the issue of the high cost of cancer… Continue reading The need to make cancer drugs affordable
Benchmarks for ECs’ appointments
Source: The post is based on the article “Benchmarks for ECs’ appointments” published in The Hindu on 22nd December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various constitutional post Relevance: About the appointment of Election Commissioners News: The article explains the issues of the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. What is the true… Continue reading Benchmarks for ECs’ appointments
API crisis, again: PLI in key pharma ingredients was supposed to reduce dependence on China. But the job’s only partly done
Source: The post is based on the article “API crisis, again: PLI in key pharma ingredients was supposed to reduce dependence on China. But the job’s only partly done” published in The Times of India on 22nd December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy Relevance: India dependency on imports for APIs News: The article discusses… Continue reading API crisis, again: PLI in key pharma ingredients was supposed to reduce dependence on China. But the job’s only partly done
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 21st, 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 21st, 2022
Prelims Marathon – History – Post Mauryan kingdoms and the Early Kingdoms in Southern India – December – 22nd – 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.
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – December 22nd, 2022
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 certain… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – December 22nd, 2022
