Source: This post is based on the article “Explained: As Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde battle over Shiv Sena symbol, how will EC decide?” published in The Indian Express on 14th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Polity Relevance: Political party symbol disputes and related issues News: Following the split led by Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray’s… Continue reading Explained: As Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde battle over Shiv Sena symbol, how will EC decide?
Rupee convertibility is due for a crypto rethink
Source: This post is based on the article “Rupee convertibility is due for a crypto rethink” published in Livemint on 14th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Economy Relevance: Monetary policy and related issues News: As crypto can weaken state control of capital flows, India’s policy of global integration must remain adaptable. We should not let… Continue reading Rupee convertibility is due for a crypto rethink
Approval for home-grown cervical cancer vaccine could be a game-changer
Source: This post is based on the article “Approval for home-grown cervical cancer vaccine could be a game-changer” published in The Indian Express on 14th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Health Relevance: Development of indigenous vaccine against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) News: Recently, the Drugs Controller General of India granted market authorisation to the Pune-based Serum… Continue reading Approval for home-grown cervical cancer vaccine could be a game-changer
India-South Korea partnership: Scale up the India-South Korea bilateral partnership
Source: The post is based on the article “Scale up the India-South Korea bilateral partnership” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: India-South Korea partnership. News: The newly elected Korean President has brought about a paradigm shift in South Korean foreign… Continue reading India-South Korea partnership: Scale up the India-South Korea bilateral partnership
[Answered] The scale of municipal finances in India is undoubtedly inadequate. Measures are required to improve the revenue of ULBs for better infrastructure and services. In the light of the statement, highlight the hurdles facing ULBs in resource mobilization.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some hurdles faced by ULBs in resource mobilization. Conclusion: Write a way forward. The 74th Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 mandates the setting up and devolution of powers to urban local bodies (ULBs) as the lowest unit of governance in cities and towns. ULBs’ key revenue sources are taxes, fees, fines and charges,… Continue reading [Answered] The scale of municipal finances in India is undoubtedly inadequate. Measures are required to improve the revenue of ULBs for better infrastructure and services. In the light of the statement, highlight the hurdles facing ULBs in resource mobilization.
[Answered] A well-crafted trade agreement could help India enhance its share in global trade and help to make the country a $5-trillion economy. Elaborate
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Explain how a well-crafted trade agreement could help India enhance its share in global trade. Conclusion: Write a way forward. A trade agreement is a wide-ranging tax, tariff, and trade treaty that often includes investment guarantees. It exists when two or more countries agree on terms that help them trade with each other.… Continue reading [Answered] A well-crafted trade agreement could help India enhance its share in global trade and help to make the country a $5-trillion economy. Elaborate
[Answered] Since its inception, NITI Aayog has been instrumental in promoting competitive and cooperative federalism. Elaborate. Also, suggest, what more NITI Aayog can do towards achieving its objectives?
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Explain how NITI Aayog has been instrumental in promoting competitive and cooperative federalism. Also, suggest some points where NITI Aayog can do more towards achieving its objectives. Conclusion: Write a way forward. Planning Commission was replaced by a new institution – NITI AAYYOG on January 1, 2015 with emphasis on ‘Bottom –Up’ approach to… Continue reading [Answered] Since its inception, NITI Aayog has been instrumental in promoting competitive and cooperative federalism. Elaborate. Also, suggest, what more NITI Aayog can do towards achieving its objectives?
[Answered] India has a long-pending target of achieving self-sufficiency in urea but remains unfulfilled. Discuss the measures that can help in achieving the target. How will the use of nano urea be useful in this?
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some measures that can help in achieving self-sufficiency in urea. Also, write how will nano urea be useful in achieving self-sufficiency. Conclusion: Write a way forward. Currently, the global prices of Urea have soared to new highs and its availability has dwindled due to the Russian-Ukraine conflict and export cuts by China and… Continue reading [Answered] India has a long-pending target of achieving self-sufficiency in urea but remains unfulfilled. Discuss the measures that can help in achieving the target. How will the use of nano urea be useful in this?
Prelims Marathon -Indian Polity- Parliament- July-14-2022
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I July 14th, 2022
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 14th, 2022
