Day: December 1, 2021

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Insights into Editorial: All about MSP and the demand for a legal backing

    Context: Union Agriculture Minister has said that the Centre would table the bill to repeal its three contentious farm laws “on the very first day” of the Parliament’s winter session. This follows the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement to roll back the agriculture reform laws, against which farmers – mainly from Punjab, Haryana …

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[MISSION 2022] Insights SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 1 December 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: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., …

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“The existence of poverty is the proof of an unjust and ill-organised society, and our public charities are but the first tardy awakening in the conscience of a robber.” ― Sri Aurobindo

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 7. What does this quote means to you? (150 words) “The existence of poverty is the proof of an unjust and ill-organised society, and our public charities are but the first tardy awakening in the conscience of a robber.” ― …

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India is wedged between the world’s two largest areas of drug trade, the Golden Crescent and the Golden Triangle which not only violates India’s borders, but also poses a significant threat to national security. Elaborate.

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. 6. India is wedged between the world’s two largest areas of drug trade, the Golden Crescent and the Golden Triangle which not only violates India’s borders, but also poses a significant threat to national security. Elaborate. (250 words) Difficulty …

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The large-scale adoption electric vehicles (EV) can address the issues of air pollution, energy security, and climate change in India. Discuss.

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 5. The large-scale adoption electric vehicles (EV) can address the issues of air pollution, energy security, and climate change in India. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Indian Express Why the question: India is the fifth largest car market in the …

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With increased awareness of climate change, nuclear energy has received renewed attention. Evaluate the role of nuclear energy in climate change mitigation measures.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 4. With increased awareness of climate change, nuclear energy has received renewed attention. Evaluate the role of nuclear energy in climate change mitigation measures. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: Supporters of nuclear energy say it can help us wean our economies …

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A greater role and devolution of funds for local bodies can boost healthcare but administrative challenges need to be addressed for it to be effective. Analyse.

Topic: devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. 3. A greater role and devolution of funds for local bodies can boost healthcare but administrative challenges need to be addressed for it to be effective. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question:  In early November 2021, …

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Forest fires are a regular phenomenon in our country often observed during the fire season. But Forest fires have been more frequent than usual and have also taken place during winter. Examine.

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., 2. Forest fires are a regular phenomenon in our country often observed during the fire season. But Forest fires have been more frequent than usual and have also taken place during winter. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why …

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Increasing trend of urban flooding is a universal phenomenon and poses a great challenge to urban planners the world over. Comment.

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., 1. Increasing trend of urban flooding is a universal phenomenon and poses a great challenge to urban planners the world over. Comment. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of …

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