Context: Agriculturalists in India are keen on improving exports and need all the help they can get to fight unfair world trade arrangements. More in news: The WTO hosted the first-ever World Cotton Day on October 7 in Geneva to highlight the challenges of cotton economies. This event stems from the application by the Cotton-4… Continue reading 7 PM | Agriculture : We need better trade deal for our farmers. | 10th October, 2019
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Daily Quiz #7 UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 10, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 9, 2019
Q.1) “Indian sedition law has become a privilege for politicians and curse to free speech and right to dissent.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “In the era of intolerance and polarisation, forgiveness and compassion are much needed values.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Critically examine the salient features and objectives of Citizenship amendment bill, 2019. Does the Citizenship (Amendment)… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 9, 2019
Download: Prelims Marathon September, 2019 Compilation (MCQs , Answers and Explanations)
Friends, We are releasing the Prelims Marathon (or Daily Quiz)Compilation for the month of September, 2019. Download the ForumIAS Prelims Marathon (September, 2019) Compilation Clicking Here. For all other Important Downloads: Visit our Downloads Page About Prelims Marathon Initiative: About 5-7 Daily MCQs, excluding Saturday and Sunday. The questions are published in the evening everyday around 4 PM.
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 10th, 2019
Q.1) “China-India relations transcend the bilateral dimension and assume global and strategic significance.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Strategy for water resource management require new approach and not the continuation of failed policies of the past.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What is Zero Budget Natural Farming? Critically examine whether Zero Budget Natural Farming should be included… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 10th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #6 October 9, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 9th, 2019
Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) News: Starting October 15, some stricter measures to fight air pollution will come into force in Delhi’s neighbourhood, as part of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Facts: In pursuant with Supreme Court’s order in the M. C. Mehta vs. Union of India (2016) regarding air quality in National Capital… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 9th, 2019
7 PM | Zero Budget Natural Farming: Gains are unsubstantiated | 9th October, 2019
Context: Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) – critic to all other forms of agriculture with unsubstantiated claims. Inorganic Farming: Inorganic farming, more commonly referred to as non-organic farming, is the contrasting method of agriculture to organic farming. Non-organic farming uses pesticides, chemicals and synthetic fertilizers to grow produce for human and livestock consumption. Organic Farming: Organic farming,… Continue reading 7 PM | Zero Budget Natural Farming: Gains are unsubstantiated | 9th October, 2019
Daily Quiz #6 UPSC Prelims Marathon – October 9, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 7, 2019
Q.1) “Freedom of the press is a precious privilege that no country can forgo.” Discuss the significance of above statement. Do you think Indian Media is free? Answers Q.2) “Informal summits are seen as a platform for trust-building exercises.” In light of this statement critically examine the relevance and success of such informal summits in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 7, 2019
