News: The Government of India has released a policy document called “Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy 2022”. About the Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022 Read here: Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022: India’s draft data policy unlocks govt data for all, mulls monetization What are the challenges associated with the policy?… Continue reading Real cost of data
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Facing the job problem
News: The government of Rajasthan has decided to introduce an urban job guarantee scheme similar to MGNREGA, which will offer 100 days of demand-based employment. What are the concerns associated with the scheme? State economy: First concern is whether 800cr allocation will be enough for the open-ended program? Rajasthan’s government debt is already at 1/3rd of state GDP, as reported… Continue reading Facing the job problem
Minister of Electronics and IT release “National Strategy on Additive Manufacturing”
What is the News? The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology has released a “National Strategy on Additive Manufacturing”. What is Additive Manufacturing? Additive Manufacturing(AM) is defined as the technology that constructs a three-dimensional object from a digital 3D model or a CAD model by adding material layer by layer. The addition of… Continue reading Minister of Electronics and IT release “National Strategy on Additive Manufacturing”
[Yojana February Summary] Skilling Youth for Future – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the meaning of skills?3 What is the need for skilling youth?4 What steps have been taken for skilling youth?5 What are the challenges in inculcating skills?6 What more needs to be done?7 Conclusion Introduction India is celebrating its 75th year of Independence and today’s youth, born in… Continue reading [Yojana February Summary] Skilling Youth for Future – Explained, pointwise
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – February, 2022 – 4th week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of February 2022 – Fourth week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2022. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – February, 2022 – 4th week
Economy Quiz-Economy –Feb 25th,2022
Hello friends,
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.
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 24, 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 24, 2022
[Answered] What are the main constraints in adopting chemical-free farming in India? Suggest some measures to scale up chemical-free farming.
Introduction: Explain Chemical free farming. Body: Write challenges in adopting Chemical free farming. Suggest measures to address these challenges. Conclusion: Conclude contextually. It is largely based on on-farm biomass recycling with major stress on biomass mulching, use of on-farm cow dung-urine formulations, periodic soil aeration and exclusion of all synthetic chemical inputs. Zero budget natural… Continue reading [Answered] What are the main constraints in adopting chemical-free farming in India? Suggest some measures to scale up chemical-free farming.
[Answered] How far do you think government policies have been successful in ensuring reliable electricity supply?
Introduction: Explain the present scenario of electricity access in India with data. Body: Write the steps taken by the government to improve electricity supply. Write the present challenges in the sector. Conclusion: Give a way forward. India is the third-largest producer and second-largest consumer of electricity in the world, with an installed power capacity of… Continue reading [Answered] How far do you think government policies have been successful in ensuring reliable electricity supply?
[Answered] The elusive nature of social determinants has traditionally drawn policymakers towards the short-lived and inefficient technocratic solutions to mass health issues. Highlight the social determinants of health and challenges in their adoption as a solution to mass health issues.
Introduction: Explain Social Determinants of Health (SDH). Body: Give examples of SDH and benefits of adopting SDH. Write the challenges in adoption of SDH. Highlight some measures by the Government in this regard. Conclusion: Give a way forward. The Social Determinants of Health (SDH) are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the… Continue reading [Answered] The elusive nature of social determinants has traditionally drawn policymakers towards the short-lived and inefficient technocratic solutions to mass health issues. Highlight the social determinants of health and challenges in their adoption as a solution to mass health issues.
