Context Two months after the India-Afghanistan air corridor was inaugurated with great expectations, news that it has been hit by a shortage of cargo planes is a cause for concern. Rising concerns It is astounding that the initiative has been hit by logistical problems within weeks of its initiation. It left traders in Afghanistan with… Continue reading India needs to carry more weight in seeing through its connectivity plans
Venezuela faces rapid decline in Forex reserves
Context Venezuela, a country with enormous oil is currently facing rapid declining foreign exchange reserves, poverty and hyperinflation projected at 720% this year and 2069% next, according to the International Monetary Fund. Major crisis Under President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela has been experiencing an acute shortage of food, medicine and other vital supplies. Venezuela is in… Continue reading Venezuela faces rapid decline in Forex reserves
70 years of independence: Social injustice still envelopes the country
Context: Despite impressive economic growth in the last two decades, inequalities and injustices are prevalent in the country. Social Justice: Social Justice is ideally justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society. Here, the justice assigns rights and duties in the institutions of society, which enables people to receive… Continue reading 70 years of independence: Social injustice still envelopes the country
Recent trends in India-Pakistan trade
Context: Cross-LoC trade continues to be a key confidence building measure between India and Pakistan Introduction: Of late, cross-LoC, trade has been in focus after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) began probing the funding patterns of traders. In October, cross-LoC trade will complete nine years. Irrespective of the negative perception around it, trade continues to… Continue reading Recent trends in India-Pakistan trade
Service sector as an engine for inclusive growth in India
Context: Services are being more urbanized than manufacturing sector raises immense possibilities of their being a growth driver that can promote inclusive growth in India. Introduction: Service sector is the single largest and fastest growing sector in India contributing more to output and employment. In India, the service sector has developed manifolds since 1991… Continue reading Service sector as an engine for inclusive growth in India
Immunity falling into the wrong hands
Context: The Centre on 9th August, 2017 defended in the Supreme Court a provision in the Indian Penal Code that grants immunity to a person from the rape charge provided the victim is his wife and aged between 15 and 17 years. Explanation: The Centre on 9th August, 2017 told the Supreme Court that a… Continue reading Immunity falling into the wrong hands
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 10
Archives Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. Today’s Quiz topic is Science and Technology. Important: 1st Mains Marathon General Studies Test To know more about the GS Test Series : Click Here To Download the GS Test Series Plan : Click Here Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 10
ForumIAS : Compilation of all important articles from Yojana, Economic and Political weekly, frontline and Down to Earth
Read the Compilation of all Magazines from links below Yojana Magazine: Summary of all important articles Frontline Magazine: Gist of articles covering issues and events in India Economic and Political Weekly Down To Earth : Summary
[Strategy] How to Crack IAS in First Attempt? Preparation Journey of UPSC IAS Topper Saurabh Dixit (AIR 162 / CSE 2016) First Attempt, No Coaching, Preparation Strategy [Part 1]
UPSC IAS TOPPER STRATEGY Saurabh Dixit AIR 162, CSE 2016 First Attempt, No Coaching This Article is a Part of Series of Articles written by Saurabh Dixit who has secured AIR 162, CSE 2016 with self study in the very First Attempt. “Those who think they can, and those who think they can’t are both usually right”… Continue reading [Strategy] How to Crack IAS in First Attempt? Preparation Journey of UPSC IAS Topper Saurabh Dixit (AIR 162 / CSE 2016) First Attempt, No Coaching, Preparation Strategy [Part 1]
Down To Earth : Summary
Table of Contents What’s your view of the road? The media and the republic What’s your view of the road? Page – 3 Intro In Stockholm, roads are designed first for the people and then for cars. In Delhi, we hesitate stepping on the road even at a zebra-crossing because of the fear that car… Continue reading Down To Earth : Summary
