6 September 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) How does the study of numismatics contribute to the unraveling of India’s history? Explain with suitable examples.
(250 Words/15 Marks)
The Hindu Editorial 7-November-2023 1. A telco double dip attempt that threatens Net neutrality. Topic: GS3 – Net neutrality. Context: The article discusses the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) consultation on regulating Over-The-Top (OTT) services and argues against telecom companies’ demands for OTT platforms to share bandwidth costs, emphasizing the importance of preserving net…
The Hindu EDITORIAL 15-April-2024 1. Urbanisation, no liberating force for Dalits Topic: GS1 – Indian Society – Urbanization, their problems and their remedies, GS2 – Social Justice – Vulnerable Sections Understanding Ambedkar’s views on urbanisation and caste is crucial for comprehending social dynamics in contemporary India – Relevant for UPSC preparation. Context ● The article discusses…
1. First set of citizenship certificates after notification of Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 issued Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity. Context ● The Union government granted citizenship certificates to over 300 people, predominantly Pakistani Hindus, under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019. ● This move comes after the implementation of the CAA was enabled by the…
1. Achievement of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2089984®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Initiatives Context The article highlights key developments in India’s aviation sector, including regulatory reforms, infrastructure expansion, and sustainability initiatives. Transformative Legislation: Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 was enacted to modernize India’s aviation sector…
The Hindu Editorial 28-November-2023 1. Not a panacea Topic: GS1 and GS2- Regionalism, Casteism and reservation Demand for Separate reservation: Intra-community disparities lie behind Maratha demand for reservationsn. In a sign of significantsocioeconomic churning in various parts of India, there have been demands for reservation by communities that are known to be politically dominant and are not traditionally classified as “backward”. Theagitation for reservation by members of the Maratha community in Maharashtra is one Current situation of Maratha: The community has had significantrepresentation in positions of political power — over 35% of MLAs since 1967 and 12 of 18 Chief Ministers in the State. It has also traditionally been economically influentialin rural areas due to landowning — over 75% of the cultivable land in the State — besides controlling an overwhelming majority of sugar factories. Data from the India Human Development Survey (IHDS) in 201112 in the State have shown that Marathas had a per capita consumption expenditure only lower than that of Brahmins. Poverty incidence among Marathas was comparable to that of other forward communities and significantlylower than that of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and marginally lower than that of Other Backward Classes. It is evident why the Supreme Court in 2021 struck down the 16% quota provided under the Socially and Economically Backward Classes for Marathas in jobs and education. And yet the demand is not difficultto Reason…
Daily Current Affairs 8-December-2023 1. SC to give Article 370 verdict on Monday. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity. Context: Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, to deliver judgment on the challenge to the abrogation of Article 370. Additional information on this news: Verdict scheduled for Monday, following a case reserved for judgment on…