India – Central Asia Relations Central Asian Republics (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan) form a part of India’s extended neighbourhood. India has had several millennia old historical, cultural and civilizational links to the region. Central Asia’s location at the heart of Eurasia, its geographical proximity, and historic linkages, make the region highly relevant to… Continue reading India and Central Asia | Timeline
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Issue of hate speech in India | Timeline
Recently, some hate speech incidents have taken place in Uttarakhand and Delhi. Here the speakers participating in a religious event made some offensive statements regarding minorities. Although the government has constituted an SIT to look into the matter, there is need for more concrete actions in such which matters of this grave importance. These can… Continue reading Issue of hate speech in India | Timeline
Relocation of Amar Jawan Jyoti | Timeline
The Indian government’s recent move to shift the Amar Jawan Jyoti from its location under India Gate to the National War Memorial (NWM) was criticised by some sections of the society. Base material What is Amar Jawan Jyoti? Inaugurated on republic day in 1972 to mark India’s victory in the 1971 War over Pakistan, which… Continue reading Relocation of Amar Jawan Jyoti | Timeline
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – February, 2022 – 2nd week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – February 2022 – Second week Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily current affairs.… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – February, 2022 – 2nd week
Location/IR/Geography Quiz: – Feb 16th 2022
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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] There is great synergy between the US desire to “empower allies and partners as they take on regional leadership roles themselves” and India’s ambition to play a larger role in the Indo-Pacific. Critically analyze India’s policies to engage Indo-Pacific, in the light of US’s new Indo-Pacific Strategy.
Introduction: Giving context, write about the new USA’s new Indo-Pacific policy. Body: Explain USA’s new Indo-Pacific policy w.r.t India. Explaining the main pillars of India’s Indo-Pacific policy, write the positive aspects and concerns of India’s Indo-Pacific engagement. Conclusion: Give a way forward. USA has issued a new Indo-Pacific Strategy document recently. The strategy admits that… Continue reading [Answered] There is great synergy between the US desire to “empower allies and partners as they take on regional leadership roles themselves” and India’s ambition to play a larger role in the Indo-Pacific. Critically analyze India’s policies to engage Indo-Pacific, in the light of US’s new Indo-Pacific Strategy.
[Answered] There are simpler, more effective, and less contentious solutions to the shortage of IAS officers for central deputation than the proposed amendments to IAS (Cadre) Rules. Analyzing the reasons behind shortage, suggest remedial measures.
Introduction: Give context of the proposed amendment and related issues. Body: Explain the causes of shortage of IAS officers. Write the steps that can be taken to resolve the issue. Conclusion: Give a way forward. The proposed amendments to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) (Cadre) Rules of 1954, seek to empower the Central government to… Continue reading [Answered] There are simpler, more effective, and less contentious solutions to the shortage of IAS officers for central deputation than the proposed amendments to IAS (Cadre) Rules. Analyzing the reasons behind shortage, suggest remedial measures.
[Answered] India has a robust ecosystem in geospatial, however, the full benefits have yet to percolate to the public. In this context, discuss the challenges and opportunities of geospatial sector in the country?
Introduction: Explain geospatial and give context of geospatial ecosystem in India. Body: Write the opportunities of geospatial sector. Write the challenges of geospatial sector. Conclusion: Give a way forward Geospatial refers to any data that is indicated by or related to a geographic location. Geospatial technology collects and analyzes geospatial data. India has a robust… Continue reading [Answered] India has a robust ecosystem in geospatial, however, the full benefits have yet to percolate to the public. In this context, discuss the challenges and opportunities of geospatial sector in the country?
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Feb 16th, 2022
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 the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – Feb 16th, 2022
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |February 15th, 2022
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We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.
