Source– The post is based on the article “Understanding curbs on rice exports” published in “The Hindu” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture News– The Indian government has prohibited the export of white rice, levied a 20% export duty on par-boiled rice till October 15, and permitted the export of Basmati rice… Continue reading Understanding curbs on rice exports
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Share the distress – on Cauvery water sharing
Source– The post is based on the article “Share the distress” published in “The Hindu” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Issues pertaining to federalism News– The article explains the recent disputes between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka on sharing of Cauvery water. What is the point of contention between Tamil… Continue reading Share the distress – on Cauvery water sharing
The need for an Indian system to regulate AI
Source: The post is based on the article “The need for an Indian system to regulate AI” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Governance – government policies for various sectors News: In this article, the author talks about AI regulation differences in the West and East. They highlight how the… Continue reading The need for an Indian system to regulate AI
The NCF will raise standards of school education in the country
Source: The post is based on the article “The NCF will raise standards of school education in the country” published in “Live Mint” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Social Issues – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: This article talks about India’s National Curriculum Framework (NCF) introduced… Continue reading The NCF will raise standards of school education in the country
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I August 31st, 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 August 31st, 2023
Spare a thought for our food delivery personnel
Source: The post is based on the article “Spare a thought for our food delivery personnel” published in Live Mint on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy – Employment News: In this article, the author talks about challenges for India’s food delivery workers in the gig economy. They mention issues like not enough work,… Continue reading Spare a thought for our food delivery personnel
Connecting SR and social stock exchange
Source: The post is based on the article “Connecting SR and social stock exchange- Allowing social stock exchanges to facilitate (SR funding of projects could catalyse change by improving outcomes” published in “Business standard” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations,… Continue reading Connecting SR and social stock exchange
Lives at stake – Poor air quality is a public policy failure
Source: The post is based on the article “Lives at stake – Poor air quality is a public policy failure” published in Business Standard on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns with rising air pollution News: The results of the air quality life index study by the Energy Policy Institute at the University… Continue reading Lives at stake – Poor air quality is a public policy failure
Ahead of GDP data release today, growth trends, outlook
Source: The post is based on the article “Ahead of GDP data release today, growth trends, outlook” published in The Indian Express on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About GDP forecast of the first quarter for FY 2023-24 News: The National Statistical Office (NSO) will release the official… Continue reading Ahead of GDP data release today, growth trends, outlook
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 5th week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – August 2023 – 5th 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… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – August, 2023 – 5th week
