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 13th, 2022
India Inc could play a lead role in our economy’s global emergence
Source: The post is based on an article “India Inc could play a lead role in our economy’s global emergence” published in the Live Mint on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Indian Economy. Issues and Challenges Pertaining to Growth and Development; Industrial Policy Relevance: Role of India Inc. in Indian Economy News: In recent… Continue reading India Inc could play a lead role in our economy’s global emergence
Crafting credible public systems
Source: The post is based on an article “Crafting credible public systems” published in the Business Standard on14th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: Public Management; News: Recently, the government has approved the New National Education Policy and… Continue reading Crafting credible public systems
In diversity of candidates for UK’s next PM, a soft power lesson for India
Source: The post is based on an article “UK’s next PM, a soft power lesson for India” published in the Indian Express on 14th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations Relevance: Soft Power, Importance of Indian Diaspora News: At more than half of the contenders (Nadhim Zahawi, Rishi Sunak and others) racing to become… Continue reading In diversity of candidates for UK’s next PM, a soft power lesson for India
India’s biggest challenge
Source: The post is based on an article “India’s biggest challenge” published in the Business Standard on 14th July 2022. Syllabus: GS1 – Population and Associated Issues; GS 3 Indian Economy; Inclusive Growth Relevance: Population; Employment; Demographic Dividend News: In the recent past, the population division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs,… Continue reading India’s biggest challenge
India Inc’s missing whistle-blowers
Source: The post is based on an article “India Inc’s missing whistle-blowers” published in the Business Standard on 14th Jul 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Governance Relevance: Whistle Blower Protection News: In the recent past, there have been insider revelations in western corporations like Uber, Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google. It raises uncomfortable questions about what… Continue reading India Inc’s missing whistle-blowers
Explained: As Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde battle over Shiv Sena symbol, how will EC decide?
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
