GI tag:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: IP Related issues.   Context: An application seeking Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the Arunachal Pradesh Apatani textile product has been filed by a firm, Zeet Zeero Producer Company Ltd.   Apatani weave: The Apatani weave comes from the Apatani tribe living at Ziro, the headquarters of Lower Subansiri district. The …

RBI wants full ban on crypto, legal experts say it is too late:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: IT and related issues.   RBI wants full ban on crypto, legal experts say it is too late: Context: On Christmas Eve in 2013, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had issued a note cautioning Indians about financial, legal and security risks of cryptocurrency. It came four years after the …

Steps to monitor illegal liquor manufacturing in Bihar:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and issues arising out of their implementation.   Context: Bihar government has been undertaking various measures to monitor illegal liquor manufacturing in the state. Some of these measures include: Usage of drones. Appointment of judicial officers as presiding officers in the State’s 74 special courts to hear cases involving …

Executive shows a trend to disrespect court orders:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   Executive shows a trend to disrespect court orders Context: Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana recently said there is a growing tendency to disregard and even disrespect the Court orders by the executive which is supposed to assist and …

Election of Speaker:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.   Context: Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government are locked in a tussle over the election of the Speaker of the Assembly.   What’s the issue now? Following the Assembly elections …

Insights into Editorial: Looking beyond the Forest Rights Act

    Introduction: The Forest Rights Act (FRA) has been in existence for 15 years. As on April 30, 2020, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs had received 42,50,602 claims (individual and community), of which titles were distributed to 46% of the applicants. If the Forest Department’s views are considered, the implementation process is more or …

[MISSION 2022] Insights SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 29 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 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1   Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such …

“What wisdom can you find greater than kindness.” ― Jean Jacques Rousseau

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) “What wisdom can you find greater than kindness.” ― Jean Jacques Rousseau Difficulty level: Moderate Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper …

The Ken-Betwa River Interlinking (KBRIL) Project is fraught with ecological challenges and needs a thorough environmental impact assessment before going ahead. Analyse.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 6. The Ken-Betwa River Interlinking (KBRIL) Project is fraught with ecological challenges and needs a thorough environmental impact assessment before going ahead. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate. Reference: Down to Earth Why the question: Ken-Betwa Link Project is the first project under the National Perspective …

What are Digital Public Goods? Discuss their potential in achieving developmental ambitions of India.

Topic: Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. 5. What are Digital Public Goods? Discuss their potential in achieving developmental ambitions of India. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: India is pioneering the concept of digital …

Is death penalty a sufficient deterrent to stop heinous crimes such against women such as rape and gang rape? Critically examine.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4. Is death penalty a sufficient deterrent to stop heinous crimes such against women such as rape and gang rape? Critically examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: The Maharashtra Assembly …

Compare and contrast the major features of constitutions of India and Britain.

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 3. Compare and contrast the major features of constitutions of India and Britain. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part …

The Preamble to the Constitution is a reflection of the core constitutional values that embody our Constitution. Elaborate.

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 2. The Preamble to the Constitution is a reflection of the core constitutional values that embody our Constitution. Elaborate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper …

What was Apartheid? How did South Africa overcome the Apartheid? Discuss.

Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society. 1. What was Apartheid? How did South Africa overcome the Apartheid? Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: …