Source: This post has been created based on the article “Confronting the long-term risks of Artificial Intelligence” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology — Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: This article discusses the long-term risks associated with the use of… Continue reading Confronting the long-term risks of Artificial Intelligence
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Delay as tactic – The Centre should stick to timelines to avoid friction with the Collegium
Source: The post is based on the article “Delay as tactic – The Centre should stick to timelines to avoid friction with the Collegium” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Relevance: concerns associated with the collegium system News: The… Continue reading Delay as tactic – The Centre should stick to timelines to avoid friction with the Collegium
India-Sri Lanka ferry service restarted after 40 yrs: Opportunities, challenges
Source: The post is based on the article “India-Sri Lanka ferry service restarted after 40 yrs: Opportunities, challenges” published in The Indian Express on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Relevance: About the launch of ferry service between India… Continue reading India-Sri Lanka ferry service restarted after 40 yrs: Opportunities, challenges
House Asks What’s Up- Govt overriding of the right to privacy in special circumstances needs parliamentary oversight
Source: The post is based on the article “House Asks What’s Up- Govt overriding of the right to privacy in special circumstances needs parliamentary oversight” published in “The Times of India” on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security- basics of cyber security News: The Indian government wants WhatsApp to identify creators of fake politician videos… Continue reading House Asks What’s Up- Govt overriding of the right to privacy in special circumstances needs parliamentary oversight
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s 125th birth anniversary: His record on women’s rights
Source: The post is based on the article “Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s 125th birth anniversary: His record on women’s rights” published in “Indian Express” on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- History- Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities. News: The article discusses Sir Syed Ahmed… Continue reading Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s 125th birth anniversary: His record on women’s rights
A new beginning- Freight corridors should improve logistics position
Source: The post is based on the article “A new beginning- Freight corridors should improve logistics position” published in “Business standard” on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Infrastructure News: The article discusses the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) in India, which will speed up freight transport. Despite benefits, it faced delays, cost overruns, and… Continue reading A new beginning- Freight corridors should improve logistics position
Carbon pricing challenges- India’s piecemeal approach to carbon pricing
Source: The post is based on the article “Carbon pricing challenges- India’s piecemeal approach to carbon pricing, driven by emerging trade barriers, is not a long-term strategy” published in “Business standard” on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- carbon emission News: The article discusses market-based solutions for reducing carbon emissions, like carbon pricing and cap-and-trade… Continue reading Carbon pricing challenges- India’s piecemeal approach to carbon pricing
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 16th, 2023
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 October 16th, 2023
Prelims Marathon – Economy – Capital Market – October 17th – 2023
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We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below.
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz -October 16–2023
Dear Friends,
We are posting 10 PM Current Affairs MCQs for today. On a daily basis, we post 10 MCQs, based on daily current affairs from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, DTE, TOI, and Live Mint.

