Lingaraj Temple

Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Lingaraj Temple: Context: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has sought inquiry into demolitions by Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) around the 12th century Lingaraj temple. What’s the issue? According to the ASI, it is the custodian of …

[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर STHIR – 2021] दैनिक सिविल सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तर लेखन अभ्यास: 4 फरवरी 2021

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन – 1   विषय: भारतीय संस्कृति में प्राचीन काल से आधुनिक काल तक के कला के रूप, साहित्य और वास्तुकला के मुख्य पहलू शामिल होंगे। 1. ऋग वैदिक युग से उत्तर वैदिक युग में …

Insights into Editorial: A normal budget for abnormal times

    Context: The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs presented the Union Budget 2021-22 in Parliament, which is the first budget of this new decade and also a digital one in the backdrop of unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. Laying a vision for AatmaNirbhar Bharat, this is an expression of 130 crore Indians who have …

[Insights Secure STHIR– 2021] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 4 February 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: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture …

Defending tolerance requires not to tolerate the intolerant. Critically analyze.

7. Defending tolerance requires not to tolerate the intolerant. Critically analyze. (150 words) Key Demand of the question: To debate upon whether or not the society should tolerate intolerance. Directive: Critically analyze – When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts …

Anekantavada of Jainism is multi-dimensional and an inclusive approach. Justify.

Topic:  Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 6. Anekantavada of Jainism is multi-dimensional and an inclusive approach. Justify. (150 words) Reference: Ethics by Lexicon publications. Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4. Key Demand of the question: To explain the multi-dimensional …

What is the concept of ‘’Smart Wall” with respect to border management? Examine the scope of smart wall in protecting the territorial borders of India?

5. What is the concept of ‘’Smart Wall” with respect to border management? Examine the scope of smart wall in protecting the territorial borders of India? (250 words) Reference: The Hindu Why the question: United States President Joe Biden stopped the construction of the much-publicised “border wall” between the U.S. and Mexico but an alternative …

From a restricted standpoint if India were to balance the positive with the negative and compare the incoming Biden Administration with the previous Trump Administration the balance sheet could be marginally negative. Critically analyze the possible impacts of the new administration on India.

Topic:  Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 4. From a restricted standpoint, if India were to balance the positive with the negative, and compare the incoming Biden Administration with the previous Trump Administration, the balance sheet could be marginally negative. Critically analyze the possible impacts of …

Comfortable, safe and affordable public commuting has well-recognised multiplier effects for the economy and more generally for public health. Elucidate. What are the impediments to public commuting as part of urbanization in India?

Topic:  poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 3. Comfortable, safe and affordable public commuting has well-recognised multiplier effects for the economy and more generally for public health. Elucidate. What are the impediments to public commuting as part of urbanization in India? (250 words) Reference: The Hindu Why the question: With a …

Against the background of rigid Vedic religion based on sacrifices & polytheism the 6th century India witnessed the rise of heterodox & monotheist belief systems. Elaborate.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 2. Against the background of rigid Vedic religion, based on sacrifices & polytheism, the 6th century India witnessed the rise of heterodox & monotheist belief systems. Elaborate. (250 words) Reference: Class 11th History Book – Tamil …

Examine the elements of change and continuity from Rig Vedic age to Later Vedic Age.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. Examine the elements of change and continuity from Rig Vedic age to Later Vedic Age. (250 words) Reference: Class 11th History Book – Tamil Nadu Why the question: The question is part of the static …

[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर STHIR – 2021] दैनिक सिविल सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तर लेखन अभ्यास: 3 फरवरी 2021

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन – 1   विषय: 18वीं सदी के लगभग मध्य से लेकर वर्तमान समय तक का आधुनिक भारतीय इतिहास- महत्त्वपूर्ण घटनाएँ, व्यक्तित्व, विषय। 1. औपनिवेशिक शासन के खिलाफ 19 वीं शताब्दी के भारत में कृषक …