Dear Friends, We are releasing the UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 detailed explanations for GS Paper 1. You can download the PDF of the same by using the link given below: [Download pdf] UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 GS Paper 1 – Detailed explanations UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 was conducted on 10th October in 2 sessions. We… Continue reading [Download PDF] UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 Detailed Explanations: GS Paper 1
History Quiz: History- India under the Company’s rule – 14th October 2021
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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.
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Oct 14th 2021
About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Oct 14th 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | October 13th 2021
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We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – October 13th, 2021
Dear Friends We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – October 13th, 2021
The sanctions clouds over India US Ties
Synopsis: The debate in the US hovers around the efficacy of CAATSA related sanctions against India. Introduction India is all ready to welcome the delivery of S400 Triumf Air Defence system from Russia as per the schedule. But this can bring drift between the India-USA relations. There is a possibility of imposing sanctions by the… Continue reading The sanctions clouds over India US Ties
Free power at a big price
Synopsis: The promise of free power to households/ other activities cannot be sustained. Introduction With elections coming near in many states, political parties started offering a lot of freebies to the people. Promises such as free power up to 300 units /month for households, free households, free households etc have been made. These all have… Continue reading Free power at a big price
Nursing the ailing power discoms back to health
Synopsis: Despite the UDAY scheme, the condition of DISCOMS is critical. This demands a closer analysis. Introduction The DISCOMS provide power to households by connecting power producers to households. Though this seems a good economic proposition, the condition of DISCOMS in India is fragile. Contents1 What are the causes for the fragile economic health of… Continue reading Nursing the ailing power discoms back to health
Power Ministry asks thermal units to import coal for minimum 10% blending
Synopsis: The present problems in the coal sector need a long-term solution to avoid such issues in future. Contents1 Introduction2 Why the government permitted imports? 3 What is the reason for the mismatch in demand and supply of power? 4 What is the government target with regard to coal import? 5 What can be done to improve the… Continue reading Power Ministry asks thermal units to import coal for minimum 10% blending
Boost tourism through disruption
Synopsis: Tourism infrastructure has huge untapped potential in India especially with respect to jobs. The government has to take steps to unleash the full potential. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why does India need to focus on the tourism sector? 3 What steps does the government of India has taken? 4 How India’s tourism sector can improve further? Introduction As per the Travel and… Continue reading Boost tourism through disruption
