Month: October 2021

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Insights into Editorial: End the impasse: On prolonged impasse over three farm laws

    Context: The time may have come for a more concerted effort by the Government and the protesting farmers to find a solution to the prolonged impasse over the three agriculture-related laws enacted last year. The Supreme Court has emphasised that public roads cannot be blocked indefinitely by protesters. In an observation in the …

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[MISSION 2022] Insights SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 29 October 2021

    Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 3.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1   Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1. Distinguishing between a tropical …

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The transgender community has always been a part of Indian culture and society. Eunuchs, who are called “hijras” in Hindi – which meant belonging to neither sex – had “served as sexless watchdogs of Mughal harems.” The sex transition would often be excruciating and sometimes lethal, in the absence of their recognition of their identity.

Topic: Case Study 7. The transgender community has always been a part of Indian culture and society. Eunuchs, who are called “hijras” in Hindi – which meant belonging to neither sex – had “served as sexless watchdogs of Mughal harems.” The sex transition would often be excruciating and sometimes lethal, in the absence of their …

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The present Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985 is more punitive than reformative in its approach since drug peddling is part of Organised crimes. However, there is a need for the act to treat user as a victim rather than as a criminal. Critically comment.

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. 6. The present Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985 is more punitive than reformative in its approach since drug peddling is part of Organised crimes. However, there is a need for the act to treat user …

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Metaverse is well and truly taking off and India must put in place policy and regulatory mechanisms to maximise benefits and minimise risks of the novel technology. Examine.

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 5. Metaverse is well and truly taking off and India must put in place policy and regulatory mechanisms to maximise benefits and minimise risks of the novel technology. Examine.  (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question: Facebook CEO …

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The COVID-19 pandemic has again stressed on the importance of the role of parents in supporting the early learning of young children which is well captured in National Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Curriculum framework. Discuss the need and benefits of the same.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4. The COVID-19 pandemic has again stressed on the importance of the role of parents in supporting the early learning of young children which is well captured in National Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Curriculum framework. Discuss the …

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A national water policy for the twenty-first century has to recognise water as a national resource and enable the management of water in a decentralised way in partnership between local communities and the concerned state governments. Comment.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 3. A national water policy for the twenty-first century has to recognise water as a national resource and enable the management of water in a decentralised way in partnership between local communities and the concerned state …

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Compare and contrast summer anticyclones and winter anticyclones. What is the impact of an anticyclone on the weather?

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 2. Compare and contrast summer anticyclones and winter anticyclones. What is the impact of an anticyclone on the weather? (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as …

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Distinguishing between a tropical and extra tropical cyclone, explain the conditions that are favourable for the formation of a tropical cyclone?

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1. Distinguishing between a tropical and extra tropical cyclone, explain the conditions that are favourable for the formation of a tropical cyclone? (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 …

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[Mission 2022] INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 28 October 2021

    विषय सूची: सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा बनाम न्यायिक समीक्षा। 2. जन्म एवं मृत्यु पंजीकरण अधिनियम, 1969 में संशोधन 3. एशियाई विकास बैंक   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. भारतीय सार्स-कोव-2 जीनोमिक्स कंसोर्टियम 2. पेगासस जासूसी प्रकरण   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु तथ्य 1. ‘हर घर दस्तक’ अभियान 2. ‘टाइम फॉर इंडिया’ अभियान 3. एकीकृत अध्यापक …

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