News: The proposed buyout of general insurance company RahejaQBE by Paytm Insuretech was rejected by the insurance regulator, the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI). In trying to insure India against injury, India shouldn’t push money away that could aid the rise of its economy. Contents1 Why the buyout has been rejected?2 What are… Continue reading A Chinese threat should not muddle Indian policy
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For sports heroes-Government must consider innovative funding, including legalizing betting
News: At a recent sports university inauguration, the PM of India said that Indian youth should be motivated to take up sports as a career. Although India has had its best performance of the history at the Tokyo Olympics this year by winning 7 medals including a gold in Javelin, but the fact remains… Continue reading For sports heroes-Government must consider innovative funding, including legalizing betting
Is GDP data a reliable way to measure the health of the economy?
News: There are serious problems with India’s GDP data. Any analysis of recovery or growth forecast based on this data must be discarded. The primary yardstick analysts use to measure the economy’s health is GDP. The RBI and multilateral agencies use GDP statistics to make claims about the future growth path. The NSO released the… Continue reading Is GDP data a reliable way to measure the health of the economy?
CSR and NGOs: Aiding in governance
News: Recently, The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) refused the application for renewal of FCRA registration of Missionaries of Charity (MoC). Similar such instances impact the synergy between NGOs and Government. But, the research shows that it is the synergy of NGOs, Government and corporates is the way for development. Must read: Foreign Contribution… Continue reading CSR and NGOs: Aiding in governance
The future of trade
News: Regional comprehensive Economic partnership (RCEP) which was signed in 2020 , came into force on New Year’s Day. India was part of the RCEP process but eventually pulled out of joining. RCEP’s arrival is a reminder that the future of the international trading architecture increasingly seems to be coalitions of the willing i.e. plurilateral or… Continue reading The future of trade
Explained: What is GitHub, at the centre of online sexual harassment probe?
Contents1 What is the news?2 Is this the first time such an incident has happened?3 What is GitHub?4 What action has been taken till now? What is the news? The open-source software repository service GitHub is in the news after it was used to create and share an offensively named app that sexually harassed Muslim… Continue reading Explained: What is GitHub, at the centre of online sexual harassment probe?
[Kurukshetra December Summary] Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurial Skills among Rural Youth – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Why India has to focus on Innovation and Entrepreneurial Skills among Rural Youth?3 What are the government initiatives to foster Innovation and Entrepreneurial Skills among Youth?3.1 Few Important government schemes to foster Innovation and Entrepreneurial Skills among Youth4 What are the challenges faced in developing Innovation and Entrepreneurial Skills… Continue reading [Kurukshetra December Summary] Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurial Skills among Rural Youth – Explained, pointwise
Prelims Preparatory Classes (PPC) 2022 | 24th January | Enroll Now
Dear Friends, This to inform you that we shall be commencing with the first batch of Prelims Preparatory Classes (PPC) 2022 from 24th January 2022 in Online mode. PPC is a comprehensive Prelims focused classroom program that ensures maximum coverage of Prelims syllabus in about 50+ classes – so that you are ahead of the competition. In these classes, you will… Continue reading Prelims Preparatory Classes (PPC) 2022 | 24th January | Enroll Now
Forum National Scholarship Test | 9 Jan. 2022 | Enroll Now to Get upto 60% scholarship in CGP 2023
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be conducting a National Scholarship Test for deserving students for admissions to CGP 2023/ 2024. Candidates who are interested in joining ForumIAS for the preparation for CSE 2023/2024 can take the scholarship Test on January 9th 2022. The Test will be in Offline Mode at… Continue reading Forum National Scholarship Test | 9 Jan. 2022 | Enroll Now to Get upto 60% scholarship in CGP 2023
Science Quiz: – Awareness in Biotechnology & IPR – 4th January 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.
