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 14th, 2022
Privatization of Banks: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the Ownership Trend in Banking Sector in India3 What have been the benefits of nationalization of banks?4 What are the arguments in favour of Privatization of Banks (NCAER Report)?5 What are the challenges in Privatization of Banks?6 What should be the approach going ahead?6.1 Recommendations of the NCAER… Continue reading Privatization of Banks: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
Ensuring nutrition security
Source: The post is based on an article “Ensuring nutrition security” published in the Business Standard on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Issues and Challengers pertaining to buffer stock and PDS System Relevance: Food Security News: In the recent periods, the National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21) and the United Nations report on the State… Continue reading Ensuring nutrition security
In defence of the Aravallis
Source: The post is based on an article “In defence of the Aravalli’s” published in the Live Mint on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Ecology and Environment Relevance: Draft National Capital Region Plan 2041 News: In recent days, the government has released the draft NCR Regional Plan 2041. It contains a recent proposal from… Continue reading In defence of the Aravallis
India’s shrinking pot in an expanding universe
Source: The post is based on an article “India’s shrinking pot in an expanding universe” published in the Live Mint on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology; Space Sector Relevance: India’s Space Sector News: In recent days, NASA’s James Webb Space… Continue reading India’s shrinking pot in an expanding universe
No winners in Russia-Ukraine war, but an opportunity for India
Source: The post is based on an article “No winners in Russia-Ukraine war, but an opportunity for India” published in the Indian Express on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations Relevance: India’s Role in the Global Geopolitics News: In the recent past, Russia started a “special military operation” against Ukraine. Since then the… Continue reading No winners in Russia-Ukraine war, but an opportunity for India
The Uber Files expose gaps in regulatory structures, underline need for govts to be more nimble as they regulate Big Tech
Source: The post is based on the article, “The Uber Files expose gaps in regulatory structures. Underline need for governments to be more nimble as they regulate Big Tech” published in the Indian Express on 15th July Syllabus: GS2 – Govt policies and interventions Relevance: Issues and Challenges related to the functioning of the Big… Continue reading The Uber Files expose gaps in regulatory structures, underline need for govts to be more nimble as they regulate Big Tech
The road to rolling out labour codes
Source: This post is based on the article “The road to rolling out labour codes” published in The Hindu on 14th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Economy – Industrial policy and growth Relevance: Labour codes and related issues News: The Code on Wages (passed in Parliament in August, 2019), the Industrial Relations Code, the Code… Continue reading The road to rolling out labour codes
Bridging the gap-India needs to help women get greater access to jobs and resources
Source: The post is based on the article “Bridging the gap-India needs to help women get greater access to jobs and resources” published in The Hindu on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Relevance: To understand India’s gender gap. News: Recently, World Economic Forum released… Continue reading Bridging the gap-India needs to help women get greater access to jobs and resources
The great omission in the draft disability policy
Source: This post is based on the article “The great omission in the draft disability policy” published in The Hindu on 15th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Govt policies and interventions Relevance: Disability rights and related issues News: The Department of Empowerment of Person with Disabilities (DoEPwD) recently released the draft of the national policy… Continue reading The great omission in the draft disability policy
