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Introduction: The western disturbance was strengthened by moisture coming in from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. It is estimated that India gets close to 5-10% of its total annual rainfall from Western Disturbances. Weak Western Disturbances on the other hand are associated with crop failure and water problems across North India. …
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Table of Contents: GS Paper 2: 1. Mission Sagar. 2. India- China Border dispute. 3. India- Nepal border dispute. GS Paper 3: 1. National Technology Day. 2. What is ultraviolet germicidal radiation (UVGI)? 3. Police get a guide to detect fake news. Facts for Prelims: 1. Spirulina groundnut Chikki. 2. COVID Kavach Elisa. …
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Topics Covered: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. Police get a guide to detect fake news What to study? For Prelims: Key guidelines in the manual. For Mains: significance and the need for this manual. Context: The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD), a think-tank under the Union Home Ministry has published …
Topics Covered: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. What is ultraviolet germicidal radiation (UVGI)? What to study? For Prelims and Mains: UV rays- significance in detecting Coronavirus, challenges. Context: Scientists are studying the use of ultraviolet germicidal radiation (UVGI) to detect Coronavirus in schools, restaurants and other …
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Topics Covered: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. National Technology Day What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Significance of the day, events that took place and implications. Context: Since 1999, May 11 is celebrated as National Technology Day to mark India’s technological advancements. This year, on behalf of …
Topics Covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. India- Nepal border dispute What to study? For Prelims: Overview of India- Nepal border, disputed regions. For Mains: Origins of these disputes, efforts to address them and need of the hour. Context: Inauguration of the new link road from India to China to shorten the travel time for pilgrims to …
Topics Covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. India- China Border dispute What to study? For Prelims: Disputed areas between India and China, genesis and arrangements in place to address administration of such areas. For Mains: Implications of these disputes, ways to resolve them. Context: Rekindling tensions over boundary claims, Indian and Chinese troops have clashed …
Topics Covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Mission Sagar What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Objectives and significance of the mission. Context: India has launched Mission Sagar to assist island nations in the Eastern Indian Ocean. About Mission Sagar: Mission Sagar has been launched as part of the government’s outreach initiative towards five Island …
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The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2018. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please …
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NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background information. Topic: Indian culture …
Introduction: In the first 20 years of the 21st century, the world has seen outbreaks of avian influenza, Ebola virus disease, Zika virus disease, Nipah virus disease, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Middle East Respiratory Disease (MERS) and now, the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Of these, three — SARS, MERS and COVID-19 are …
Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer? INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE General Studies – 1 Topic: population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 1. Migrants’ vulnerability is newly visible, but not new, do …
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Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion 7. Why do ordinary people show negative attitude towards transgender? Examine the reasons and suggest remedies to change their attitude.(250 words) Reference: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Why this question: The question is premised on the behavioural aspects …
Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of Family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 6. COVID Pandemic related suicide incidents are …
Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money laundering and its prevention. 5. A comprehensive cybersecurity strategy is needed to foster and sustain trust in the digital ecosystem. Elaborate.(250 words) Reference: Financial Express Why this question: The article explains …
Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 4. Discuss some of the key elements of Inclusive Growth in India while highlighting the challenges associated with it.(250 words) Reference: Indian Economy by Uma Kapila Why this question: The question is from the static portions of GS paper III. Key demand of the question: Students are …
