Source: The post is based on the article “Study of dust from cosmic dance of a white dwarf and companion star could unravel mysteries behind start of life” published in PIB on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? Scientists from SN Bose Centre for Basic Science(SNBCBS) studied the thick dust formed around the novae… Continue reading Study of dust from cosmic dance of a white dwarf and companion star could unravel mysteries behind start of life
Govt. amends Supreme Court Judges Rules
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. amends Supreme Court Judges Rules” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. What is the News? The government of India has released the Supreme Court Judges (Amendment) Rules, 2022. What is the purpose of Supreme Court Judges (Amendment) Rules, 2022? The rules amend the original… Continue reading Govt. amends Supreme Court Judges Rules
Commerce Minister releases report on ‘Restructuring of Department of Commerce’
Source: The post is based on the article “Commerce Minister releases report on Restructuring of Department of Commerce” published in PIB on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has released the ‘Department of Commerce Restructuring Dossier’. What is the purpose of the “Department of Commerce Restructuring Dossier”… Continue reading Commerce Minister releases report on ‘Restructuring of Department of Commerce’
India’s sex ratio at birth normalises slightly
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s sex ratio at birth normalises slightly” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. What is the News? Pew Research Center has released a report titled ‘India’s sex ratio at birth begin to normalise’. What are the key findings of the report? India’s Sex Ratio: The… Continue reading India’s sex ratio at birth normalises slightly
[Reminder] Mains Open Test 2022 by ForumIAS | 30th August to 1st September | Register now
Hi Aspirants, Are you writing Mains 2022? In our consistent endeavor to help aspirants realize their dream of clearing the prestigious Civil Service Exam, ForumIAS is coming up with an Open Test for Mains 2022 with 4 rigorous days of Test Taking, from 30th August to 1st September 2022. Exactly as per UPSC timings and strictly based on UPSC pattern. To see the test schedule,… Continue reading [Reminder] Mains Open Test 2022 by ForumIAS | 30th August to 1st September | Register now
Reviewing remission – SC should lay down norms for release of convicts on remission
Source: The post is based on the article “Reviewing remission – SC should lay down norms for release of convicts on remission” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Criminal Justice System. Relevance: About the remission of convicts. News: Recently, the Gujarat government released 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano murder and… Continue reading Reviewing remission – SC should lay down norms for release of convicts on remission
Are freebies a way to mask state inaction?
Source: The post is based on the article “Are freebies a way to mask state inaction?” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: About the impact of freebies. News: In promising freebies,… Continue reading Are freebies a way to mask state inaction?
Our open network for digital commerce must win trust
Source: The post is based on the article “Our open network for digital commerce must win trust” published in Livemint on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: To understand the challenges associated with the ONDC. News: The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) aims to make… Continue reading Our open network for digital commerce must win trust
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I August 23rd, 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 August 23rd, 2022
[Answered] Participation of women in scientific and technological fields is rising. Discuss the factors behind the increasing participation of women. Also suggest, what more can be done.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some factors behind the increasing participation of women in scientific and technological fields. Also, write how it can be improved further. Conclusion: Write a way forward. The under-representation and disparity of women in scientific and technological fields are results of deep-rooted social stigma, discrimination and social norms. The data released by the… Continue reading [Answered] Participation of women in scientific and technological fields is rising. Discuss the factors behind the increasing participation of women. Also suggest, what more can be done.
