About spectrum auction: Dialling right – Government should ensure that exchequer and the public benefit from spectrum sale

Source: The post is based on the article “Dialling right – Government should ensure that exchequer and the public benefit from spectrum sale” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About India’s spectrum auction. News: India’s latest auction… Continue reading About spectrum auction: Dialling right – Government should ensure that exchequer and the public benefit from spectrum sale

Sop or welfare debate

Source: The post is based on the article “Sop or welfare debate” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: India’s subsidy burden. News: Recently, Prime Minister warned youth not to get carried away… Continue reading Sop or welfare debate

Breathing LiFE into the climate narrative

Source: The post is based on an article “Breathing LiFE into the climate narrative” published in the Indian Express on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Ecology and Environment Relevance: The Concept of Lifestyles for the Environment (LiFE) News: Recently, the Prime Minister of India launched the concept of “Lifestyle for the Environment” (LiFE) on… Continue reading Breathing LiFE into the climate narrative

What the RBI’s Financial Stability Report reveals about the banking sector

Source: The post is based on the article “What the RBI’s Financial Stability Report reveals about the banking sector” published in the Indian Express on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the growth and development of the Indian Economy; Investment Relevance: Bank reforms, regulatory reforms, Infrastructure Investment related reforms News:… Continue reading What the RBI’s Financial Stability Report reveals about the banking sector

A century back is not as long ago as it may seem

Source: The post is based on an article “A century back is not as long ago as it may seem” published in the Live Mint on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS-1, World and Modern India History Context: The article compares the events of the same year of the previous century i.e. 1922 with the year… Continue reading A century back is not as long ago as it may seem

What a new data law must have?

Source: The post is based on an article “What a new data law must have” published in the Times of Indian on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: Data Governance in India News: Recently, the Government… Continue reading What a new data law must have?

The aircraft and the carrier

Source: The post is based on an article “The aircraft and the carrier” published in the Business Standard on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Various Security Forces and their mandate Relevance: Indian Navy; INS Vikrant News: The Cochin Shipyard Ltd. handed over India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier or IAC-1, known as Indian Naval Ship… Continue reading The aircraft and the carrier

Is the declining rupee a crisis or an opportunity?

Source: The post is based on the article “Is the declining rupee a crisis or an opportunity?” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: To understand the challenges with Rupee depreciation. News: The declining rupee has several consequences. The… Continue reading Is the declining rupee a crisis or an opportunity?

Union government rolls back Data Protection Bill

Source: The post is based on the article “Union government rolls back Data Protection Bill” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Information Technology Minister has announced the withdrawal of The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019. What is the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019? Click Here to read… Continue reading Union government rolls back Data Protection Bill

[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I August 4th, 2022

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 August 4th, 2022

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