Oil slick ahead?: Opec’s cut in crude output shows the futility of Western sanctions. India must brace for tougher times

Source: The post is based on the article “Oil slick ahead?: Opec’s cut in crude output shows the futility of Western sanctions. India must brace for tougher times” published in The Times of India on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About… Continue reading Oil slick ahead?: Opec’s cut in crude output shows the futility of Western sanctions. India must brace for tougher times

The impossible trinity: how the free movement of capital comes with a cost

Source: The post is based on the article “The impossible trinity: how the free movement of capital comes with a cost” published in The Hindu on 6th October 2022. What is the News? Recently, the U.S. Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates to fight rising prices. This brought the focus back to the impossible trinity… Continue reading The impossible trinity: how the free movement of capital comes with a cost

Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?

Source: The post is based on the article “Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?” published in DTE on 3rd October 2022. What is the News? According to scientists, modern technology like nanomaterials or carbon dots (CD) might be the solution to environmental issues like water pollution. About carbon dots (CD) CDs are… Continue reading Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?

Nobel Prize in literature goes to French author Annie Ernaux

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Nobel Prize in literature goes to French author Annie Ernaux” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. “Nobel Prize in Literature 2022: Annie Ernaux, bearing witness to women’s experiences and memory” published in the Indian Express on 7th October 2022. What is the News? French… Continue reading Nobel Prize in literature goes to French author Annie Ernaux

The Indian-made LCH ‘Prachand’ and its significance

Source: The post is based on the article “The Indian-made LCH ‘Prachand’ and its significance” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. What is the News? The indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Prachand (meaning fierce) was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF). About Light Combat Helicopter Must read: Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) What… Continue reading The Indian-made LCH ‘Prachand’ and its significance

India abstains on Sri Lanka vote at UN Human Rights Council

Source: The post is based on the article “India abstains on Sri Lanka vote at UN Human Rights Council” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. What is the News? India abstained from voting on a resolution on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council. India observed that Sri Lanka’s progress in implementing commitments… Continue reading India abstains on Sri Lanka vote at UN Human Rights Council

Cough syrups exported only to the Gambia, finds CDSCO probe

Source: The post is based on the article “Cough syrups exported only to the Gambia, finds CDSCO probe” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. What is the News? Four cough syrups made by Maiden Pharmaceuticals were suspected to have caused the death of children in the Gambia. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a… Continue reading Cough syrups exported only to the Gambia, finds CDSCO probe

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 7th, 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 October 7th, 2022

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 6th, 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 October 6th, 2022

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