Today’s Important Articles for Sociology (14-11-2023)
Today’s Important Articles for Pub Ad (14-11-2023)
- Revamping the criminal justice system to fit the bill READ MORE
- Community rights and forest conservation | Explained READ MORE
- Enhancing representation, for a just electoral system READ MORE
- Democracy, paid for in darkness READ MORE
- Mahua Moitra saga and ethics of electoral bonds READ MORE
- Free grains, election promises, market distortions READ MORE
- Governors must know their limits READ MORE
- Ethics committee actions a denial of natural justice READ MORE
- Action against Moitra violates doctrine of proportionality READ MORE
WSDP Bulletin (14-11-2023)
(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)
Prelim and Main
- Aimed at breaking traders’ monopoly, Centre to launch PM-Kisan Bhai scheme bl-premium-article-image READ MORE
- Modified antifungal agent shows reduced toxicity in mice READ MORE
- Universe may have resulted out of a ‘Big Bounce’, says Italian physicist Carlo Rovelli READ MORE
- Artificial rain to fix pollution remains a nebulous science READ MORE
- ONGC to begin exploration for rare earths in Kerala-Konkan basin soon READ MORE
- Star-filled Euclid images spur mission to probe ‘dark universe’ READ MORE
- On bail, tracked by satellite: How GPS anklets work READ MORE
- What WHO’s report has said on reduction in deaths due to TB in India, its treatments READ MORE
- As thousands of earthquakes rock Iceland, a volcanic eruption to follow? READ MORE
- Globally, 21 million tonnes of plastics leaked into environment last year: OECD READ MORE
Main
GS Paper- 1
- Need to question officially sanctified narratives of ‘failure’ READ MORE
- Challenges to curbing community-based prostitution READ MORE
- Deforestation in Maritime Continent may make El Nino events more complex and harder to predict READ MORE
GS Paper- 2
POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
- Revamping the criminal justice system to fit the bill READ MORE
- Community rights and forest conservation | Explained READ MORE
- Enhancing representation, for a just electoral system READ MORE
- Democracy, paid for in darkness READ MORE
- Mahua Moitra saga and ethics of electoral bonds READ MORE
- Free grains, election promises, market distortions READ MORE
- Governors must know their limits READ MORE
- Ethics committee actions a denial of natural justice READ MORE
- Action against Moitra violates doctrine of proportionality READ MORE
SOCIAL ISSUES
- TB burden remains a matter of concern READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
- The U.S.’s signal of a huge digital shift READ MORE
- Despite India-US 2+2, a long and solitary haul READ MORE
- 2+2 talks READ MORE
GS Paper- 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- At a conference in China, case for investing in India remains strong READ MORE
- The growth dichotomy: On September’s Index of Industrial Production data READ MORE
- How to be the Vishwa Guru of economics READ MORE
- India’s K-shaped recovery crisis READ MORE
- Quality and quantity of jobs a concern READ MORE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
- Self-withering: Biodiversity Convention’s new global framework raises basic questions READ MORE
- $266 Trillion in climate spending is a no-brainer READ MORE
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Powerful metaphors that caution us to be alert READ MORE
INTERNAL SECURITY
- MHA extends UAPA ban against eight Meitei extremist organisations READ MORE
- Realism, not machismo, to counter terror READ MORE
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
- How ignored landslide warnings led to Subansiri running dry READ MORE
GS Paper- 4
ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY
- Whether machines could become conscious READ MORE
- Self-realisation is easy as well as tough READ MORE
- Point of no return READ MORE
Questions for the MAIN exam
- In a world rife with geopolitical complexities, the Indo-US “2+2 Dialogue” emerges at a crucial juncture in the evolving landscape of international relations. Critically examine the statement.
- Democracy functions only when the organs of State, constitutional offices and institutions work together, providing checks and balances to the system. Comment on the statement in the light of recent states’ executive-governor tussle.
- The funding model of Indian politics has clearly shifted from voters to corporates. Discuss how the secrecy in Electoral bonds contribute to the predetermination of outcomes in Indian politics.
- While improving efficiency in urban governance, direct elections of mayors could enhance democratic representation. Comment.
- To enhance democratic representation ratios, delimitation should not be driven only by factors based on population but geographical determinism, economic productivity and linguistic history. How far do you think Proportional Representation can address the issue of under representation?
QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS
- Soldiers generally win battles; generals get credit for them.
- In a world rife with geopolitical complexities, the Indo-US “2+2 Dialogue” emerges at a crucial juncture in the evolving landscape of international relations.
- As far as the cash-for-questions issue is concerned, the ethics committee has recommended a member’s expulsion on charges it has admitted it is unqualified to examine.
- All governments, organisations, institutions and individuals have to comply with the Supreme Court’s directions and take its views and concerns seriously. But even constitutional institutions are turning impervious and acting and speaking with impunity.
- Democracy functions only when the organs of State, constitutional offices and institutions work together, providing checks and balances to the system.
- TB is not just a medical issue. The problems in the detection of the disease and its incidence and treatment have social and economic dimensions because people from the lower strata of society are more affected than others.
- The 2+2 dialogue becomes a conduit for fortifying the foundations of a long-term partnership, resilient to the unpredictable shifts in the international arena.
- By promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific, the USA and India, along with Japan and Australia in the Quad partnership, articulate a collective effort to counterbalance China’s ascendancy.
- Manufacturing has the potential to create the much-needed high-quality jobs, but that prospect has been unrealised for decades.
- For a large developing country like India, some amount of joblessness is unavoidable.
- The funding model of Indian politics has clearly shifted from voters to corporates.
- Secrecy in Electoral bonds contributes to the predetermination of outcomes in Indian politics.
- Providing a suitable moisture-free environment free from unwanted microorganisms is essential for making pharmacy products of international standards.
- As schools in modern times become overwhelmingly powerful, begin to define what is ‘worth knowing’ through select textbooks or the official curriculum and acquire extraordinary importance in measuring or certifying one’s merit and intelligence.
- As institutionalised and bureaucratic formal education moves towards standardisation and uniformity, it demoralises young minds.
- If the donor and a political party want to have a bond of anonymous munificence, such contributions and incomes must be fully taxed.
- Limited representation in a democratic setup seems to be India’s default and flawed preference.
- Enhancing local democratic representation will help strengthen India’s democracy. Such measures might help alleviate the concerns of citizens in varied parts of India and to enhance its democracy.
ESSAY TOPIC
- Many worlds: Multipolarity in the new world order
50-WORD TALK
- In a transforming India, where education and technology act as levelling forces, caste-based affirmative action, refined through caste numbers, can drive more extensive dialogues on aspiration, ambition, freedom, opportunity, and the necessity for a system where citizens are not unfairly privileged or confined by their identities. If a robust methodology were to be used, this effort would be vital in identifying and addressing fault lines to promote gender justice.
- Extending free food for another 5 years is an acknowledgement that the poor continue to need ample support for years ahead. The move also rings the final death knell of farm laws. If government grain procurement is going to be so high, then that rules out entry of private sector.
- Indian envoy in Ottawa describing Canadian police probe into Nijjar killing as tainted and wiretapping of diplomats as illegal shows Delhi is doubling down. But Canada is being duplicitous in citing Vienna Convention on parity even as it illegally tapped diplomats. G7 and Five Eyes can’t play by different rules.
Things to Remember:
- For prelims-related news try to understand the context of the news and relate with its concepts so that it will be easier for you to answer (or eliminate) from given options.
- Whenever any international place will be in news, you should do map work (marking those areas in maps and exploring other geographical locations nearby including mountains, rivers, etc. same applies to the national places.)
- For economy-related news (banking, agriculture, etc.) you should focus on terms and how these are related to various economic aspects, for example, if inflation has been mentioned, try to relate with prevailing price rises, shortage of essential supplies, banking rates, etc.
- For main exam-related topics, you should focus on the various dimensions of the given topic, the most important topics which occur frequently and are important from the mains point of view will be covered in ED.
- Try to use the given content in your answer. Regular use of this content will bring more enrichment to your writing.
Ethics Through Current Development (10-11-2023)
Today’s Important Articles for Geography (10-11-2023)
Today’s Important Articles for Sociology (10-11-2023)
Today’s Important Articles for Pub Ad (10-11-2023)
- Why has the government issued a directive on deepfake? READ MORE
- GPS ankle monitors for UAPA-accused on bail: Too many issues to ignore READ MORE
- Judges, please note: CJI’s point that contempt law does not disallow fair criticism of judgments should be heeded by all courts READ MORE
- A skewed setup READ MORE
WSDP Bulletin (10-11-2023)
(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)
Prelim and Main
- Lok Sabha ethics panel recommends expulsion of Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra READ MORE
- soriasis patients contend with lack of awareness, lifestyle choices and insurance cover READ MORE
- RBI to hold rates till it clearly sights Fed heading to cut: Moody’s Investors Service READ MORE
- Absolute decoupling yet to happen between carbon emission, GDP growth globally, says RBI deputy governor READ MORE
- CBI is not a limb of Centre, Union government tells Supreme Court READ MORE
- Supreme Court attains full strength as case log nears 80,000 READ MORE
- Expert Explains | Regulating political funding: Rules around the world, India’s challenges READ MORE
- Speedy disposal of cases against lawmakers: What SC guidelines on the matter say READ MORE
- Last 12 months were the warmest in 125,000 years READ MORE
- El Nino may remain till April 2024, may push temperatures even higher: WMO READ MORE
- British king acknowledges colonial atrocities in Kenya — here’s what could happen next READ MORE
Main
GS Paper- 1
- Terms of Trade | Redistribution is dead, long live redistribution! READ MORE
- The taboo of divorce is waning, but families are still important READ MORE
- India’s water situation is alarming READ MORE
GS Paper- 2
POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
- Why has the government issued a directive on deepfake? READ MORE
- GPS ankle monitors for UAPA-accused on bail: Too many issues to ignore READ MORE
- Judges, please note: CJI’s point that contempt law does not disallow fair criticism of judgments should be heeded by all courts READ MORE
- A skewed setup READ MORE
SOCIAL ISSUES
- Women in red: On an optimum menstrual hygiene policy READ MORE
- TB in India: A fight to the end READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
GS Paper- 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Should Indians work longer hours? READ MORE
- Acknowledge India’s economic successes too READ MORE
- Chip off the blocks: On semiconductor fabrication in India READ MORE
- How poverty has turned Bihar into a ‘state of labourers’ READ MORE
- India’s IT sector is missing signs of the future of work READ MORE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
- Stubble of discomfort READ MORE
- Fresh air? READ MORE
- Pollution control: Act before it is too late READ MORE
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- India addresses deepfake threats: Calls for legal action and tech solutions READ MORE
- Deepfake: Troll armies’ new tool READ MORE
INTERNAL SECURITY
- Hurdles delaying formation of integrated theatre commands READ MORE
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
- How ignored landslide warnings led to Subansiri running dry READ MORE
GS Paper- 4
ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY
Questions for the MAIN exam
- Values are basic and fundamental beliefs that guide actions. Comment.
- Values are essential to ethics. Comment.
- With the help of relevant examples, analyse why courage most important value to deal with right and wrong conduct?
- Can we say that in today’s society, there is a missing commitment to core ethical values such as honesty, kindness, compassion, respect, and personal responsibility?
- Virtue ethics plays an important role in turning moral values into excellence of character. Justify the statement with the help of some real-life examples.
- The caste system is not merely division of labour. It is also a division of labourers. Critically examine.
- A strong family is the panacea for a sustainable society but in recent times women are no longer willing to suffer in silence. Comment.
QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS
- The caste system is not merely division of labour. It is also a division of labourers.
- Patience is key to effective listening. It demonstrates respect and willingness to hear the other person’s viewpoint.
- Since India does not have a very robust infrastructure to ‘fact-check,’ the deepfake could be a real menace affecting politics to individual privacy
- A strong family is the panacea for a sustainable society but the society is itself undergoing changes and women are no longer willing to suffer in silence.
- Some values stand up well over the test of time; they are always good or rightful behavior. Honesty and kindness are two such examples.
- From a virtue perspective, it is most important to distinguish intrinsic from extrinsic value. Intrinsic value is something that has value in its own right, such as honesty and kindness, whereas extrinsic value is doing something for another reason.
- The loyal person may believe in the importance of keeping one’s confidence even if it might harm others because of the trusting relationship.
- Values are essential to ethics.
- Ethics is concerned with human actions, and the choice of those actions.
- Values in a narrow sense is that which is good, desirable, or worthwhile. Values are the motive behind purposeful action.
- Values are basic and fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate attitudes or actions.
- To effectively discharge this responsibility, it is important for audit to actively work in tandem with citizens, appreciating their concerns and feedback.
- In India’s federal, multiparty democracy with both Union and state governments responsible for implementation of numerous schemes, projects and programmes, enhancing engagement with stakeholders is imperative for audit.
- Leveraging technology and digital solutions make audit’s citizen engagement more effective and scalable.
- Social audit is an interesting tool for facilitating citizen oversight.
- The 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments marked a quantum leap in India’s democratic set up, as they created tiers of self-governance below the level of states.
- Empowering PRIs and urban local bodies and municipalities, envisions people’s participation in the process of planning, decision-making, implementation and delivery of a set of functions to be devolved to local governments by state legislatures.
- Carrying forward this recognition of local self-governance as the true manifestation of democracy and the CAG’s responsibility for ensuring accountability, an international centre for local governance has been envisaged.
- Female labour force participation rates have, in the past, tended to rise during times of financial stress as women stepped out to augment their household incomes.
- While the CAG catalyses good governance, transparency and accountability, the responsibility to nurture and protect democratic principles falls not only on our institutions but on every citizen.
- The proposed changes in patent law will endanger access to affordable medicines and benefit global big pharma.
- Both Hindus and Muslims in Kashmir must strive to understand each other’s viewpoints, fostering mutual trust and loyalty within the community.
- By adopting the principles of sustainability, non-violence, and respect for all life forms, we can work towards a more harmonious relationship with nature.
ESSAY TOPIC
- Many worlds: Multipolarity in the new world order
50-WORD TALK
- In a transforming India, where education and technology act as levelling forces, caste-based affirmative action, refined through caste numbers, can drive more extensive dialogues on aspiration, ambition, freedom, opportunity, and the necessity for a system where citizens are not unfairly privileged or confined by their identities. If a robust methodology were to be used, this effort would be vital in identifying and addressing fault lines to promote gender justice.
- Extending free food for another 5 years is an acknowledgement that the poor continue to need ample support for years ahead. The move also rings the final death knell of farm laws. If government grain procurement is going to be so high, then that rules out entry of private sector.
- Indian envoy in Ottawa describing Canadian police probe into Nijjar killing as tainted and wiretapping of diplomats as illegal shows Delhi is doubling down. But Canada is being duplicitous in citing Vienna Convention on parity even as it illegally tapped diplomats. G7 and Five Eyes can’t play by different rules.
Things to Remember:
- For prelims-related news try to understand the context of the news and relate with its concepts so that it will be easier for you to answer (or eliminate) from given options.
- Whenever any international place will be in news, you should do map work (marking those areas in maps and exploring other geographical locations nearby including mountains, rivers, etc. same applies to the national places.)
- For economy-related news (banking, agriculture, etc.) you should focus on terms and how these are related to various economic aspects, for example, if inflation has been mentioned, try to relate with prevailing price rises, shortage of essential supplies, banking rates, etc.
- For main exam-related topics, you should focus on the various dimensions of the given topic, the most important topics which occur frequently and are important from the mains point of view will be covered in ED.
- Try to use the given content in your answer. Regular use of this content will bring more enrichment to your writing.
Ethics Through Current Development (09-11-2023)
Today’s Important Articles for Geography (09-11-2023)
Today’s Important Articles for Sociology (09-11-2023)
Today’s Important Articles for Pub Ad (09-11-2023)
WSDP Bulletin (09-11-2023)
(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)
Prelim and Main
- G7 appeals for humanitarian pauses in Gaza, seeks hostages’ release READ MORE
- The problem with India’s new guidelines on genetically modified insects | Explained READ MORE
- RBI to cut rates in 2024-25 if food inflation remains under control: S&P Global Ratings READ MORE
- World will overshoot 2030 coal limit to tame warming by twice over READ MORE
- Kerala Government forms Organic Farming Mission to boost climate-smart agriculture READ MORE
- One year of Project Cheetah: Hits, misses and paradigm shift ahead READ MORE
- Possible answer to farm fires: New rice variety can replace Pusa-44 READ MORE
- India’s Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries READ MORE
- Horn of Africa facing deadly floods due to El Nino-linked ‘above average’ rains READ MORE
Main
GS Paper- 1
- Language: Emotional connect and more READ MORE
- Bihar survey exposes disparities among OBCs READ MORE
- The role of caste and gender in determining science education in India READ MORE
- Climate change made the multi-year drought 25 times more likely in Syria and Iraq, 16 times in Iran: Analysis READ MORE
GS Paper- 2
POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
- Move towards e-FIR, but with caution READ MORE
- Reviewing freedom READ MORE
- Reserving poverty READ MORE
- As our democracy matures, my role is becoming more vital READ MORE
SOCIAL ISSUES
- Look beyond quota politics READ MORE
- Mensural hygiene: Adolescents continue to use cloth, pads are rare READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
- Taiwan, a Malacca blockade and India’s options READ MORE
GS Paper- 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- How tech can make India a farming powerhouse READ MORE
- Two-wheeler EV startups: The new growth engines READ MORE
- Local products can boost exports READ MORE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- The perils of patent amendments READ MORE
INTERNAL SECURITY
- Hurdles delaying formation of integrated theatre commands READ MORE
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
- How ignored landslide warnings led to Subansiri running dry READ MORE
GS Paper- 4
ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY
Questions for the MAIN exam
- The CAG promotes good governance practices and helps governments streamline their operations, reduce inefficiencies and adhere to financial discipline. Critically examine.
- The CAG plays a crucial role in this democratic framework by ensuring transparency, accountability, and financial integrity in the government’s functioning. Comment.
- The CAG helps maintain the separation of powers between legislature and executive by ensuring that the government’s financial activities align with legislative intentions. Comment.
- As India’s democracy matures, the role of CAG has become more vital in promoting good governance and safeguarding the people’s interests. Critically comment.
- Leveraging technology and digital solutions make audit’s citizen engagement more effective and scalable. Examine.
- Social audit is an effective tool for facilitating citizen oversight. How would you justify this statement?
- The 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments marked a quantum leap in India’s democratic set-up in creating tiers of self-governance below the level of states. Critically examine.
- Due to the envision of grassroots participation, Local bodies not only implement the schemes of governments but ensure transparency and visibility in these schemes. Justify with the help of relevant examples.
QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS
- The solution to crop stubble burning lies in turning waste into wealth by upcycling it.
- In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.
- The CAG promotes good governance practices and helps governments streamline their operations, reduce inefficiencies and adhere to financial discipline.
- As India’s democracy matures, the CAG’s role becomes even more vital in promoting good governance and safeguarding the people’s interests.
- The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) plays a crucial role in this democratic framework by ensuring transparency, accountability, and financial integrity in government’s functioning.
- CAG helps maintain the separation of powers between legislature and executive by ensuring that the government’s financial activities align with legislative intentions.
- India stands as the world’s largest democracy, with a vibrant political landscape, a diverse society, and ongoing efforts to overcome various socio-economic challenges.
- By placing the Indian citizen at the centre for implementation of government programmes and as ultimate beneficiaries, there is an onerous expectation of the CAG to assess the preparedness and planning, as well as to monitor and recommend corrective actions for realisation of these economic, social and environmental aspirations.
- To effectively discharge this responsibility, it is important for audit to actively work in tandem with citizens, appreciating their concerns and feedback.
- In India’s federal, multiparty democracy with both Union and state governments responsible for implementation of numerous schemes, projects and programmes, enhancing engagement with stakeholders is imperative for audit.
- Leveraging technology and digital solutions make audit’s citizen engagement more effective and scalable.
- Social audit is an interesting tool for facilitating citizen oversight.
- The 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments marked a quantum leap in India’s democratic set up, as they created tiers of self-governance below the level of states.
- Empowering PRIs and urban local bodies and municipalities, envisions people’s participation in the process of planning, decision-making, implementation and delivery of a set of functions to be devolved to local governments by state legislatures.
- Carrying forward this recognition of local self-governance as the true manifestation of democracy and the CAG’s responsibility for ensuring accountability, an international centre for local governance has been envisaged.
- Female labour force participation rates have, in the past, tended to rise during times of financial stress as women stepped out to augment their household incomes.
- While the CAG catalyses good governance, transparency and accountability, the responsibility to nurture and protect democratic principles falls not only on our institutions but on every citizen.
- The proposed changes in patent law will endanger access to affordable medicines and benefit global big pharma.
- Both Hindus and Muslims in Kashmir must strive to understand each other’s viewpoints, fostering mutual trust and loyalty within the community.
- By adopting the principles of sustainability, non-violence, and respect for all life forms, we can work towards a more harmonious relationship with nature.
ESSAY TOPIC
- Many worlds: Multipolarity in the new world order
50-WORD TALK
- In a transforming India, where education and technology act as levelling forces, caste-based affirmative action, refined through caste numbers, can drive more extensive dialogues on aspiration, ambition, freedom, opportunity, and the necessity for a system where citizens are not unfairly privileged or confined by their identities. If a robust methodology were to be used, this effort would be vital in identifying and addressing fault lines to promote gender justice.
- Extending free food for another 5 years is an acknowledgement that the poor continue to need ample support for years ahead. The move also rings the final death knell of farm laws. If government grain procurement is going to be so high, then that rules out entry of private sector.
- Indian envoy in Ottawa describing Canadian police probe into Nijjar killing as tainted and wiretapping of diplomats as illegal shows Delhi is doubling down. But Canada is being duplicitous in citing Vienna Convention on parity even as it illegally tapped diplomats. G7 and Five Eyes can’t play by different rules.
Things to Remember:
- For prelims-related news try to understand the context of the news and relate with its concepts so that it will be easier for you to answer (or eliminate) from given options.
- Whenever any international place will be in news, you should do map work (marking those areas in maps and exploring other geographical locations nearby including mountains, rivers, etc. same applies to the national places.)
- For economy-related news (banking, agriculture, etc.) you should focus on terms and how these are related to various economic aspects, for example, if inflation has been mentioned, try to relate with prevailing price rises, shortage of essential supplies, banking rates, etc.
- For main exam-related topics, you should focus on the various dimensions of the given topic, the most important topics which occur frequently and are important from the mains point of view will be covered in ED.
- Try to use the given content in your answer. Regular use of this content will bring more enrichment to your writing.
Ethics Through Current Development (08-11-2023)
Today’s Important Articles for Geography (08-11-2023)
Today’s Important Articles for Sociology (08-11-2023)
Today’s Important Articles for Pub Ad (08-11-2023)
WSDP Bulletin (08-11-2023)
(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)
Prelim and Main
- IREDA Launches CSR Portal to Improve Transparency in CSR Initiatives READ MORE
- Bihar seeks to raise quota to 65% after tabling caste survey READ MORE
- Where do the wild colours of domesticated silkworm cocoons come from? READ MORE
- Free ration scheme to cost exchequer at least ₹15,000 crore extra per year READ MORE
- ‘80% funds allocated for semiconductor manufacturing scheme remain unused’ READ MORE
- Aditya-L1 captures first glimpse of solar flares READ MORE
- 7.5 million new cases of TB in 2022: WHO report READ MORE
- Zika virus | Centre writes to all States asking them to strengthen the entomological surveillance READ MORE
- India’s hidden costs of agrifood systems at $1.1 trillion, third-highest in the world, says new FAO report READ MORE
- PM 2.5, Sulphur Dioxide, and more: Where the pollutants in our air come from, and how they impact health READ MORE
Main
GS Paper- 1
- Language: Emotional connect and more READ MORE
- Giving the urban Indian a better life READ MORE
- Farm sector is still reliant on rainfall READ MORE
- The geography of power generation in India is slowly but surely changing READ MORE
GS Paper- 2
POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
- Court’s message for governors READ MORE
- CM-Governor discord: Both must not ignore apex court’s advice READ MORE
- Hasty justice is justice denied READ MORE
- Electoral Bonds Need Transparency READ MORE
SOCIAL ISSUES
- Admission of failure to reduce poverty, hunger READ MORE
- Vishwakarma scheme goes against social justice READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
- On the India-Bhutan talks and the plans ahead READ MORE
- The War in West Asia Will Define the New Multipolar World READ MORE
- Dragon diplomacy: Has China undermined the India-Bhutan relationship? READ MORE
- Why India needs to do more to retain influence over Bhutan READ MORE
GS Paper- 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- A verdict that hampers international law obligations READ MORE
- How the Indian economy has been navigating a changing world READ MORE
- Regulator must clarify due clearance order in insolvencies READ MORE
- A new poverty conundrum READ MORE
- How smog could affect India’s growth story READ MORE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
- Global climate finance increasing, but scale & pace not enough: New report READ MORE
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- How is electricity transmitted? | Explained READ MORE
- Rashmika Mandanna’s deepfake: Regulate AI, don’t ban it READ MORE
- Solving the mystery of sudden deaths in young adults READ MORE
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
- How ignored landslide warnings led to Subansiri running dry READ MORE
GS Paper- 4
ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY
- From shadows to shine, embrace the inner light READ MORE
- Powerful faculties READ MORE
- Humanity at a crossroads READ MORE
Questions for the MAIN exam
- The power structure in society is still dominated by dominant castes, while the disadvantaged communities remain underrepresented in the government, bureaucracy, and judiciary. Justify the statement with the help of relevant examples.
- Implementing reservation in institutions is crucial for ensuring effective and equitable representation of all communities in the country’s governance. Comment on the statement in the light of recent developments.
- Pollution isn’t just a health hazard; it affects India’s economic activities and needs urgent attention. In the light of the statements suggest some innovative ways to tackle the issue of Pollution in North India during winter.
- The extension of the PMGKAY free ration scheme for another five years provides a much-needed lifeline to countless citizens but it also shows the economic growth of the country, and its quality is uneven. Critically examine the statement.
- A holistic approach to the strong regulation of emerging technologies, including deepfake platforms and AI, is needed of time. Comment.
QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS
- In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.
- The power structure is still dominated by dominant castes, while the disadvantaged communities remain underrepresented in the government, bureaucracy, and the judiciary.
- Implementing reservation in institutions like the bureaucracy and the judiciary is crucial for ensuring effective and equitable representation of all communities in the country’s governance.
- Vishwakarma scheme will have a negative impact on the overall movement toward the annihilation of caste and the pursuit of social justice, as it is likely to strengthen caste-based occupations.
- India’s struggle with pollution has raised concerns among investors and international corporations. Numerous studies have linked China’s air quality to investment decisions.
- Pollution isn’t just a health hazard; it affects economic output, investor confidence, and the nation’s global image. To tackle this problem, leaders must first admit that it is a grave issue that needs urgent attention.
- When the food security scheme was launched, it was expected that the extent and scope of subsidy would be brought down over the years as income levels rose. But the income levels of the beneficiary population have not improved and the budgetary expenditure on the scheme has increased.
- The extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana must be seen as tacit admission by the government that poverty and destitution levels have not improved and raises questions about the claimed economic growth of the country and its quality.
- As the nation stands at the crossroads of an election, the extension of the PMGKAY is both a symbol of hope and resilience.
- The extension of the PMGKAY free ration scheme for another five years is more than a government policy. It iterates India’s dedication to prioritising the welfare of its citizens, especially during challenging times like the Covid-19 pandemic.
- The impact of this programme on the lives of citizens is immeasurable. The allocation numbers reflect the profound impact of the PMGKAY, providing a much-needed lifeline to countless Indians.
- In a globally interdependent world, actions that severely restrict the flow of goods and services across national boundaries are bound to be counter-productive.
- Languages growing simultaneously in any society are a binding force. Language cannot be a reason for mutual exclusion and antipathy.
- A cordial relationship between the Governor and the CM is a prerequisite for smooth conduct of the state’s affairs.
- A holistic approach to the regulation of deepfakes should focus on the interplay between platform and AI regulation, and ways to incorporate safeguards for emerging technologies more broadly.
ESSAY TOPIC
- Many worlds: Multipolarity in the new world order
50-WORD TALK
- In a transforming India, where education and technology act as levelling forces, caste-based affirmative action, refined through caste numbers, can drive more extensive dialogues on aspiration, ambition, freedom, opportunity, and the necessity for a system where citizens are not unfairly privileged or confined by their identities. If a robust methodology were to be used, this effort would be vital in identifying and addressing fault lines to promote gender justice.
- Extending free food for another 5 years is an acknowledgement that the poor continue to need ample support for years ahead. The move also rings the final death knell of farm laws. If government grain procurement is going to be so high, then that rules out entry of private sector.
- Indian envoy in Ottawa describing Canadian police probe into Nijjar killing as tainted and wiretapping of diplomats as illegal shows Delhi is doubling down. But Canada is being duplicitous in citing Vienna Convention on parity even as it illegally tapped diplomats. G7 and Five Eyes can’t play by different rules.
Things to Remember:
- For prelims-related news try to understand the context of the news and relate with its concepts so that it will be easier for you to answer (or eliminate) from given options.
- Whenever any international place will be in news, you should do map work (marking those areas in maps and exploring other geographical locations nearby including mountains, rivers, etc. same applies to the national places.)
- For economy-related news (banking, agriculture, etc.) you should focus on terms and how these are related to various economic aspects, for example, if inflation has been mentioned, try to relate with prevailing price rises, shortage of essential supplies, banking rates, etc.
- For main exam-related topics, you should focus on the various dimensions of the given topic, the most important topics which occur frequently and are important from the mains point of view will be covered in ED.
- Try to use the given content in your answer. Regular use of this content will bring more enrichment to your writing.