U.S.- Taliban peace deal

Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. U.S.- Taliban peace deal: Context: The Biden administration has said that it will review the US-Taliban deal to see if the Taliban are able to keep their end of the bargain. U.S.- Taliban peace deal: A peace deal between …

U.S. announces restoration of relations with Palestinians

Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. U.S. announces restoration of relations with Palestinians: Context: U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration has announced that it is restoring relations with the Palestinians and renewing aid to Palestinian refugees. This is a reversal of the Donald Trump administration’s cutoff …

Govind Ballabh Pant

Topics Covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Govind Ballabh Pant: Context: A statue of freedom fighter Govind Ballabh Pant that was removed from the Parliament premises recently would be unveiled at its new location. About Govind Ballabh Pant: Pant was born on 10 …

[ ದೈನಂದಿನ ಪ್ರಚಲಿತ ಘಟನೆಗಳು ] ದಿನಾಂಕ – 25 ಜನವರಿ 2021

  ಪರಿವಿಡಿ : ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 1: 1. ಭೀಮಾ ಕೋರೆಗಾಂವ್ ಕದನ. 2. ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಹೆಣ್ಣು ಮಕ್ಕಳ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆ.   ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ  2: 1. ಕೇಂದ್ರೀಯ ಸಶಸ್ತ್ರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಪಡೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಆಯುಷ್ಮಾನ್ ಭಾರತ್ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಯೋಜನೆ. 2. ‘ಕಾನೂನಾತ್ಮಕ ಜನಾಭಿಪ್ರಾಯ ಸಂಗ್ರಹವನ್ನು’ ಬಯಸಿರುವ ಸ್ಕಾಟಿಷ್ ನಾಯಕಿ.   ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 3: 1. ಸುಂದರಬನ ಜೀವಗೋಳ ಮೀಸಲಿನ ಪಕ್ಷಿಗಳು- ಭಾರತದ ಪ್ರಾಣಿಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಸಮೀಕ್ಷೆ (ZSI)ಯ ಪ್ರಕಟಣೆ. 2. ಬೋಡೊಲ್ಯಾಂಡ್‌ ಭೌಗೋಳಿಕ …

Insights into Editorial: More flash droughts in India by end of century

    Background: In 1979, India faced a severe flash drought, affecting about 40% of the country and taking a toll on agriculture. An article published that year in the journal India International Centre Quarterly noted that the big granaries of Uttar Pradesh and Andhra were affected, and the country suffered a loss of about …

[Insights Secure STHIR– 2021] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 27 January 2021

Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  STHIR – 2021: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 3.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1   Topic:  Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the …

There can be no good government without moral leadership. Comment.

Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration. 7. There can be no good government without moral leadership. Comment. (150 words) Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4. Key Demand of the question: To write about the relationship between moral leadership and good governance. …

Swami Vivekananda and Sri Aurobindo revolutionized and awakened the Indian philosophical mind. They can be viewed as great masters of philosophy of “unity in diversity.” Elaborate

Topic:  Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 6. Swami Vivekananda and Sri Aurobindo revolutionized and awakened the Indian philosophical mind. They can be viewed as great masters of philosophy of “unity in diversity.” Elaborate (150 words) Reference: Ethics by Lexicon publications. Why the question: The question is part of the static …

With the Union Budget around the corner, the Indian government could think of measures to reduce the widening inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic. Elaborate.

Topic:  Inclusive growth and issues arising from it; Government Budgeting. 5. With the Union Budget around the corner, the Indian government could think of measures to reduce the widening inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic. Elaborate. (250 words) Reference: Indian Express Why the question: The annual Oxfam Report claims that India’s 100 top billionaires increased their …

On the basis of the learning gained from PMKVY 1.0 and PMKVY 2.0, the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry has improved the newer version of the scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0) to match the current policy doctrine and energize the skilling ecosystem affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyze.

Topic:  Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4. On the basis of the learning gained from PMKVY 1.0 and PMKVY 2.0, the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry has improved the newer version of the scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0) to …

New Delhi’s entry into the UN Security Council (UNSC) coincides with the emergence of a new world order. Hence India’s quest of its goals at the UNSC must have a clear agenda and also reflect its material and geopolitical limitations. Discuss.

Topic:  Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 3.  New Delhi’s entry into the UN Security Council (UNSC) coincides with the emergence of a new world order. Hence India’s quest of its goals at the UNSC must have a clear agenda and also reflect its material and geopolitical limitations. …

Land reforms included structural and institutional changes in the ownership pattern, land tenure system, modernization of agricultural operations and changes in the supportive institutions at the level of the village community. Comment

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues; 2. Land reforms included structural and institutional changes in the ownership pattern, land tenure system, modernization of agricultural operations and changes in the supportive institutions at the level of the village community. Comment (250 words) Reference: …

It was one thing for the Muslim League to demand Pakistan and the British to concede it because it was in harmony with the politics they had pursued. But why did the Congress, which had fought for unity for long years, give up its ideal of a united India. Examine.

Topic:  Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues; 1. It was one thing for the Muslim League to demand Pakistan and the British to concede it because it was in harmony with the politics they had pursued. But why did the Congress, which had …