Indian Express 20- January-2024 1. A green blueprint Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of environmental science, climate change, and air quality management in India. Context: COP 28, which took place in the latter half…
Daily Current Affairs 20-January-2024 1. Scientists Uncover Largest Deep Coral Reef off US Atlantic Coast, Hidden for Decades Topic: GS3 – Environment- Conservations This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of understanding and preserving marine biodiversity Context: The largest deep coral reef, which is situated off the Atlantic coast of the…
PIB Summary for UPSC 20-January -2024 1. PM inaugurates opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies – Interventions for development in various sectors This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of knowing facts about the event & games…
In July 1946, the Muslim League withdrew from accepting the Cabinet mission plan in response to Nehru’s statement and called for “direct action” on 16 August to achieve its goals for Pakistan. In this chapter, we will discuss the emergence of communalism and its culmination with the partition of India and the formation of Pakistan….
The Hindu Editorial 19-January-2024 1. Smaller citizens Topic: GS2 – Social Justice- Education This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of educational policy and learning challenges in India. Context: The article discusses about the impact of the Pandemic on Education in India. The age range…
Q1) “The changes in labour market and employment pattern in recent years have opened up new avenues of economic empowerment, but have also created new problems.” Substantiate this statement with examples. ANSWER Factors such as the emerging digital economy and the Covid-19 pandemic have created new possibilities for empowerment as well as new set of…
Daily Current Affairs 19-January-2024 1. Iran-Pakistan Crisis in Balochistan: Background, and Pakistan’s Response Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Effect of policies and politics of developing countries on India’s interests Indian diaspora This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of the recent escalation in Iran-Pakistan relations Context: Iran has carried out…
Indian Express 19- January-2024 1. Compete to thrive Topic: GS2 – Polity – Statutory Bodies This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of the role of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and its endeavors in promoting fair competition, addressing challenges in the digital economy,…
PIB Summary fop UPSC 19-January -2024 1. Ministry of Textiles approves 11 R&D projects valuing INR 103 Crores across different areas of Technical Textiles Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of understanding what are technical textiles and its applications in textile and other…
Land Revenue System in British India Land revenue settlement refers to the system in which land tax revenue is agreed between the owner of the occupied land or any other assigned leader and government. The government collects tax revenue directly from cultivators (Ryotwari) or indirectly through an appointed representative (Permanent settlement). Early revenue settlement under…
