Source: The post is based on the article “To jail or not to sail isn’t such a difficult decision” published in the Live Mint on 27th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Rights: Right to personal liberty News: Recently, The Supreme court of India granted bail to… Continue reading To jail or not to jail isn’t such a difficult decision
Power tariff revisions and the state of DISCOMs
Source: The post is based on an article “Power tariff revisions and the state of DISCOMS” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure: Energy Relevance: Power Sector Reforms News: According to Niti Aayog’s report 2021, most power DISCOMs in the country incur losses every year. The total loss was estimated to… Continue reading Power tariff revisions and the state of DISCOMs
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I July 25th, 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 July 25th, 2022
ECGC introduces new scheme providing enhanced export credit risk insurance cover up to 90% for small exporters
Source: The post is based on the article “ECGC introduces new scheme providing enhanced export credit risk insurance cover up to 90% for small exporters” published in PIB on 26th July 2022. What is the News? Export Credit Guarantee Corporation(ECGC) has introduced a new scheme to provide enhanced export credit risk insurance cover to the… Continue reading ECGC introduces new scheme providing enhanced export credit risk insurance cover up to 90% for small exporters
India seen overtaking China as biggest importer of seaborne Russian crude
Source: The post is based on the article “India seen overtaking China as biggest importer of seaborne Russian crude” published in Business Standard on 27th July 2022. What is the News? India is understood to have overtaken China as the top destination for seaborne Russian crude oil this month. This is the first time Indian imports… Continue reading India seen overtaking China as biggest importer of seaborne Russian crude
Rural and indigenous/tribal games have been identified under ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’ component of Khelo India Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Rural and indigenous/tribal games have been identified under ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’ component of Khelo India Scheme” published in PIB on 26th July 2022 What is the News? Union Minister of Sports has informed that a number of rural and indigenous/tribal games have been identified… Continue reading Rural and indigenous/tribal games have been identified under ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’ component of Khelo India Scheme
India Designates 5 New Ramsar Sites
Source: The post is based on the article “India Designates 5 New Ramsar Sites” published in PIB on 26th July 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Which are these five new Ramsar Sites?3 India’s Ramsar Sites4 What are the benefits of being designated as a Ramsar Site? What is the News? India has added five… Continue reading India Designates 5 New Ramsar Sites
Russia to opt out of International Space Station after 2024
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia to opt out of International Space Station after 2024” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2022 What is the News? Russia has announced that it has decided to quit the International Space Station “after 2024”. What is the International Space Station(ISS)? International Space Station(ISS) is… Continue reading Russia to opt out of International Space Station after 2024
[Answered] Discuss the significance and challenges of fiberisation in India ahead of India’s 5G deployment.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some significance of fiberisation in India ahead of India’s 5G deployment. Also, write some challenges. Conclusion: Write a way forward. India is preparing to auction off about 72 Ghz of airwaves to rollout 5G services in the country. However, the infrastructure needed for such a rollout requires existing radio towers to be connected… Continue reading [Answered] Discuss the significance and challenges of fiberisation in India ahead of India’s 5G deployment.
[Answered] Automation of humane aspects of governance can lead to Dehumanisation of governance. Examine.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Explain how technocratic initiatives of governance are dehumanised in nature. Conclusion: Write a way forward. Right to live with dignity is a constitutional necessity. Digital initiatives in governance like centralised data dashboards have become the go-to mode for assessing policies. It has lowered the value of principles such as human dignity and hardships… Continue reading [Answered] Automation of humane aspects of governance can lead to Dehumanisation of governance. Examine.
