India eyes “Cape of Good Hope” after the block in Suez Canal

What is the News? When the Suez Canal was blocked recently, India had explored the option of re-routing the ships via the Cape of Good Hope.  About Cape of Good Hope: Location: It is a rocky headland. It is on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa. The Cape of Good Hope route… Continue reading India eyes “Cape of Good Hope” after the block in Suez Canal

India’s stand on Human Rights violation in Sri Lanka

Synopsis: India maintained balance between the diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka and its support to Tamil minority people in the country. Contents1 Introduction 2 The Present Status of the Human Rights violation in Sri Lanka:3 What has been India’s stance on the Human Rights violation?4 Conclusion: Introduction  The previous government in Sri Lanka had made some… Continue reading India’s stand on Human Rights violation in Sri Lanka

Discrimination in taxing provident fund (PF)

Synopsis: The Finance Minister has enhanced the Provident Fund(PF) limit up to 5 lakhs from the previously proposed 2.5 lakh. This is a discriminatory proposal for taxing PF and should be reconsidered. Contents1 Background:2 Current Threshold limits for Provident Fund:3 Concerns with such a move4 Way Ahead: Background: The finance bill 2021 was passed with… Continue reading Discrimination in taxing provident fund (PF)

[UPSC Interview Transcript #106]: TCA  Anant Sir Board, Rajasthan Home State, Geography Optional, Watching Movies, Cricket Hobbies

Interview Date:  4 March 2020 Interview time 15 minutes… Board: TCA  Anant Sir Background: BA  &  MA  in PSIR, Home State: Rajasthan Optional: Geography Hobbies: Watching Movies, Cricket Chairman 1. What are u doing after graduation. 2. What is the development problem of your district and how to solve it as dm Member 1 1.… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #106]: TCA  Anant Sir Board, Rajasthan Home State, Geography Optional, Watching Movies, Cricket Hobbies

Brief Analysis of India- Bangladesh Bilateral Relations

Synopsis: An evaluation of India- Bangladesh bilateral relation from the past to the present. Background India played an important role in Bangladesh’s independence. India provided political, diplomatic, military and humanitarian support during Bangladesh’s Liberation War. For example, India lost 3,900 Indian soldiers and provided accommodation to an estimated 10 million Bangladeshi refugees. Following Bangladesh’s Independence,… Continue reading Brief Analysis of India- Bangladesh Bilateral Relations

Why Electoral Bond Scheme should be declared unconstitutional?

Synopsis: The electoral bonds scheme violates the core principles of the Indian Constitution. It must be declared unconstitutional by the courts. Background The Electoral Bond Scheme was notified by the Government of India in 2018. For the last three years, electoral bonds have been the dominant method of political party funding in India. It allows… Continue reading Why Electoral Bond Scheme should be declared unconstitutional?

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – March 27th, 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: 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… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – March 27th, 2021

[UPSC Interview Transcript #105]: BS Bassi sir Board, Rajasthan Home State, Civil Engineer, IRS IT

Date of Interview: 2nd March, Afternoon 5th to go Board: BS Bassi sir Background: Civil Engineer Employee: IRS IT Home State: Chittorgarh, Rajasthan Chairman Readout my service in Ropar(civil) and then IRS (DAF) Why do you want to be an IAS from IRS…are you not happy with IRS Is career imp to you or social… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #105]: BS Bassi sir Board, Rajasthan Home State, Civil Engineer, IRS IT

10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | March 26 2021

Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm  Current Affairs Quiz 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Subject Wise Quiz Factly [WpProQuiz 2379] 10 PM Daily IAS Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Exam

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