Union vs Centre: Why DMK wants to use the ‘correct’ term for the government of India

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Union vs Centre: Why DMK wants to use the ‘correct’ term for the government of India: Context: What is the accurate term to refer to the government of India that sits in New Delhi and forms, along with the states and local …

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- ROAD TO A HYDROGEN ECONOMY

Introduction: Hydrogen is all set to play a significant role in decarbonising energy system. Green Hydrogen has no carbon footprint though several challenges remain in its usage at wider level. National Hydrogen Mission was announced by the centre govt in this year’s Budget to tackle all these challenges. Prospects of Hydrogen Economy: Hydrogen is the …

[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर STHIR – 2021] दैनिक सिविल सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तर लेखन अभ्यास: 2 जुलाई 2021

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन– I   विषय: महिलाओं की भूमिका और महिला संगठन, जनसंख्या एवं संबद्ध मुद्दे, गरीबी और विकासात्मक विषय, शहरीकरण, उनकी समस्याएँ और उनके रक्षोपाय। 1. हालांकि दहेज प्रथा को दशकों पहले अवैध बना दिया गया …

[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर STHIR – 2021] दैनिक सिविल सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तर लेखन अभ्यास: 1 जुलाई 2021

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन– I   विषय: भारतीय समाज की मुख्य विशेषताएँ, भारत की विविधता। 1. क्या आपको लगता है कि भारतीय लोग एकीकरण से अधिक धार्मिक स्वतंत्रता को महत्व देते हैं? हमारे समाज में सहिष्णुता के मूल्य …

[ ದೈನಂದಿನ ಪ್ರಚಲಿತ ಘಟನೆಗಳು ] ದಿನಾಂಕ – 1ನೇ ಜುಲೈ 2021

  ಪರಿವಿಡಿ:  ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 1: 1. ಕೌಟುಂಬಿಕ ಹಿಂಸಾಚಾರವನ್ನು ಪರಿಹರಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ರಕ್ಷಣಾ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು.   ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 2: 1. ವಿಶ್ವಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಶಾಂತಿಪಾಲನೆ.   ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ 3: 1. ಗಗನಯಾನ. 2. ಸೈಬರ್ ಸೆಕ್ಯುರಿಟಿ ಇಂಡೆಕ್ಸ್ (GCI) 2020. 3. ಹಿಮಪಾತದಿಂದಾಗಿ ಚಮೋಲಿ ದುರಂತ.   ಪೂರ್ವಭಾವಿ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದ ವಿದ್ಯಮಾನಗಳು: 1. ಇಂದ್ರಜಾಲ್. 2. ನ್ಯಾಟ್ರಾಕ್ಸ್. 3. ಸರಲ್ ಸಂಚಾರ್ ಪೋರ್ಟಲ್. 4. ಒಪ್ಪಂದಗಳನ್ನು ಜಾರಿಗೊಳಿಸುವ ಪೋರ್ಟಲ್.   …

Insights into Editorial: Will food follow fuel and become costlier?

    Context: Brent crude prices crossed the $75-per-barrel psychological level last week and closed at $76.18, the highest since October 29, 2018. While the increase in international oil prices, Brent was trading at just over $41/barrel a year ago is being fully passed on to Indian consumers, it raises a related question: Will food …

[Insights Secure STHIR– 2021] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 2 July 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: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and …

What do you understand by Clean energy? Discuss the prospects of it for  India while highlighting the associated concerns .

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 7. What do you understand by Clean energy? Discuss the prospects of it for  India while highlighting the associated concerns . (250 words) Reference:  Economic Times Why the question: Reliance Industries Limited has announced to invest Rs 75,000 cr in clean energy, build 4 giga factories. …

Evaluate the importance of cloud computing technology in governance processes in India with examples.

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 6. Evaluate the importance of cloud computing technology in governance processes in India with examples. (250 words) Reference:  The Hindu Why the question: The article brings to us importance of cloud computing and its applicability to Governance processes. Key Demand of the …

Discuss the challenges in refining core infrastructure and services through Smart City Mission to make Indian cities more liveable, economically vibrant, and environmentally sustainable.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 5. Discuss the challenges in refining core infrastructure and services through Smart City Mission to make Indian cities more liveable, economically vibrant, and environmentally sustainable. (250 words) Reference:  Indian Express Why the question: The article is a narration of the achievements and failures of Smart city mission …

Assess India’s 1991 liberalisation reforms and the lessons it offers in contemporary times.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 4. Assess India’s 1991 liberalisation reforms and the lessons it offers in contemporary times. (250 words) Reference:  The Hindu Why the question: In light of the historic economic contraction of the Indian economy induced by the COVID-19 pandemic and calls …

By underlining the numerous concerns in Indian criminal justice system, examine the role of technology-driven e-governance in improving the efficiency of police force.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 3. By underlining the numerous concerns in Indian criminal justice system, examine the role of technology-driven e-governance in improving the efficiency of police force. (250 words) Reference: Indian Express   …

What do you understand by Gender Self-identification? What is the process for declaring one’s desired sex in India? Analyse the issues associated with it.

Topic: Social empowerment 2. What do you understand by Gender Self-identification? What is the process for declaring one’s desired sex in India? Analyse the issues associated with it. (250 words) Reference:  The Hindu Why the question: The article brings to us the dismal picture of gender self-identification in our country and the need to address …

Although dowry was made illegal decades ago, harassment and deaths over dowry cut across class, financial, educational and religious barriers. Analyse the causative factors and suggest reforms to end this menace.

Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 1. Although dowry was made illegal decades ago, harassment and deaths over dowry cut across class, financial, educational and religious barriers. Analyse the causative factors and suggest reforms to end this menace. (250 words) …

INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 1 July 2021

  विषयसूची सामान्य अध्ययन-I 1. घरेलू हिंसा के मामलों से निपटने हेतु संरक्षण अधिकारी   सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. संयुक्त राष्ट्र शांति अभियान   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. गगनयान 2. साइबर सुरक्षा सूचकांक 2020 3. हिमस्खलन के कारण चमोली आपदा   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु तथ्य 1. इंद्रजाल 2. NATRAX 3. सरल संचार पोर्टल 4. अनुबंध प्रवर्तन पोर्टल …