News: Ukraine had given up its nuclear weapons in 1994 as per the Budapest accord and its security was guaranteed by Russia, the USA, and Europe. The news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine brings the question; would Russia have dared this had Ukraine been a nuclear state? Read here: Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and Its… Continue reading Why’s Buddha frowning
Shouldn’t regulators have constitutional status?
News: The recent controversy at National Stock Exchange (NSE) raises many questions of misgovernance. Read here: A red pen moment for corporate governance Who is at fault regulators or the design? The flaw is in the design, and not always the regulators themselves. They can resist their ministry only up to a point. The problem exists as… Continue reading Shouldn’t regulators have constitutional status?
The perfect storm: On Russia’s Ukraine gambit
News: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and possible sanctions by the US will impact India adversely. What is the impact on the Indian economy? This could deter Indian interests, be it in terms of trade financing, investment flows, and even banking transfers. Visible impacts Oil prices surged to an eight-year high of around $105 a barrel.… Continue reading The perfect storm: On Russia’s Ukraine gambit
Education should be priority, not banning of hijab
News: Face coverings with varying levels of restrictions are a fact of life for 58% of Hindus and 88% of Muslim women in India. Imposing them on young girls in educational institutions seems particularly worrisome. This is the reason educational authorities chose to ban the hijab in educational institutes. Read here: The interpretative answer to… Continue reading Education should be priority, not banning of hijab
SFG 2022 Level-2 | Last Entrance Test @6th March | Register Now
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be commencing with Select Focus Group (SFG) Level 2 from 14th March 2022. The Last Entrance test for the program is scheduled to be held on 6th March 2022.The registration for the entrance test is now open. You can visit to http://academy.forumias.com/sfg/ to register for the test.The registrations for entrance test will close on… Continue reading SFG 2022 Level-2 | Last Entrance Test @6th March | Register Now
India-Russia Trade Relationship Post Russia-Ukraine Crisis – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The World is currently witnessing a very unpleasant situation in the Eastern European region. The Russian troops have invaded Ukraine and are advancing towards the capital city of Kyiv. The Western nations including the U.S, the UK and Germany etc. have imposed economic sanctions on Russia but they haven’t been… Continue reading India-Russia Trade Relationship Post Russia-Ukraine Crisis – Explained, pointwise
[Answered] Highlight the ways and need for transformation from the siloed approach of ‘agriculture’ serving ‘food security’ to a science-society-policy interface, in India?
Introduction: Give context of India agriculture and food security. Body: Highlight the need for transformation in Indian Agriculture. Suggest how Indian Agriculture can transform from siloed approach to science-society-policy interface. Conclusion: Give a way forward. However, Indian Agricultural sector is facing several concerns that need transformation from the siloed approach of ‘Agriculture’. India’s Green Revolution… Continue reading [Answered] Highlight the ways and need for transformation from the siloed approach of ‘agriculture’ serving ‘food security’ to a science-society-policy interface, in India?
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – February, 2022 – 4th week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 4th week of the Month of February. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – February, 2022 – 4th week
[Answered] How far, in your opinion, policy initiatives in India have been successful in halting the flight of students and capital to foreign universities?
Introduction: Give context of student and capital migration w.r.t India. Body: Write initiatives by government to halt flight of students and capital. Write the existing challenges that nudge students to foreign Universities. Conclusion: Give a way forward. Steps taken by the government to halt the flight of students and capital India is second only to… Continue reading [Answered] How far, in your opinion, policy initiatives in India have been successful in halting the flight of students and capital to foreign universities?
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 25, 2022
Good Morning 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 3 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 25, 2022
