[ Day 62 – August 20 , 2022] 75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2022 – Science and Technology & Ethics

Science and Technology Q1. What is geotagging, and how does it work? How does geotagging help in protecting the environment? 10M Q2. What are the issues with Antimicrobial Resistance? Suggest some innovative measures to fight against Antimicrobial Resistance.10M   Ethics Q3.Explain how Citizen Charter enhances the trust between government and citizens. Also, analyze the causes …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 20 August 2022

  InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …

Karnataka High Court directs UIDAI to disclose Aadhaar details of 12 Bangladeshi nationals to NIA

GS paper 2 & 3 Syllabus: Adhar and issues related to it, UIDAI, NIA, issues related to security and human trafficking etc   Source: The Hindu Directions: Provisions related to NIA and some details about Aadhar Act is important. Do keep a note of it.  Context: The High Court of Karnataka has directed the Unique …

[NEW INITIATIVE: 1st Edition is FREE]: – PRIME (Pre-cum-Mains Enrichment Notes for UPSC)

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Lord Curzon

GS Paper 1 Source: Indian Express   Direction: Try to remember some reforms by the governor general and Viceroys. This is important for both Prelims and Mains.   Context: The Bardhaman municipality, West Bengal has decided to erect a statue of an erstwhile maharaja in front of the landmark Curzon Gate in the city.   …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : End this asymmetrical conflict over ‘freebies’

Source: The Hindu Prelims: Current events of national importance(freebies, welfare schemes etc) Mains GS Paper II & III: Social empowerment, schemes for vulnerable sections, development and management of social sectors/services. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The Supreme Court of India on August 3, 2022, recommended constituting an expert committee comprising representatives of the beneficiaries, Union and State governments, …

[MISSION 2023] Mini Secure Revision Test: 20 August 2022

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   Answer the following questions in 150 words: General Studies – 1   1. In the context of Nehru’s “temples of modern India”, discuss their contribution to India’s growth and development since independence. Reference: The Hindu   General Studies …

Accelerating environmental crisis is without doubt the most urgent. At the same time, rapid technological change is transforming many aspects of our economies. In the above-mentioned context, reinventing the economic growth model is the need of the hour. Examine.

  10. Accelerating environmental crisis is without doubt the most urgent. At the same time, rapid technological change is transforming many aspects of our economies. In the above-mentioned context, reinventing the economic growth model is the need of the hour. Examine. Reference: Down to earth

The shortcomings of the UN system is manifestation of its structural inadequacy. Without comprehensive reforms of UN structure and without democratisation in decision-making, the UN might progressively lose its effectiveness and relevance. Critically examine.

  8. The shortcomings of the UN system is manifestation of its structural inadequacy. Without comprehensive reforms of UN structure and without democratisation in decision-making, the UN might progressively lose its effectiveness and relevance. Critically examine. Reference: Indian Express  , Insights on India