[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 12 December 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 …

Ethical Values – Pranab Mukherjee

GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and the World   Source: PIB  Context: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, paid floral tributes to Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India, on his Birth Anniversary.   About Pranab Mukherjee: He initiated his parliamentary journey through the Rajya Sabha in 1969. …

‘Clean Ganga’ changes course to conservation, tourism, livelihood

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment and Conservation   Source: TH  Direction: The article covers the flagship Namami Gange program and the new focus areas of the program.  Context: The Union government’s flagship Namami Gange program, which was designed to enhance cleanliness levels in the Ganga River, has now geared to shift its focus to conservation, …

What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology – Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life   Source: TH  Direction: The article tries to explain the end-to-end encryption technology, its uses, the government’s concerns, and challenges.  Context: Apple announced that it will be increasing end-to-end encryption, enabling user data protection even in case data …

First urea and now DAP: High use of subsidised fertilisers raise crop yield fears

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices   Source: IE  Direction: The article highlights the reasons behind high urea, and DAP consumption, its impact and how to minimise the excess consumption.   Context: According to data from the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, the sale of …

The problem of vacancies in the Indian Judiciary

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Indian Judiciary   Source: The Hindu, PRS  Context: Parliamentary panel has asked the Executive and the Judiciary to come up with “out of box thinking” to deal with the “perennial problem” of vacancies in High Courts.   Vacancies in the Indian Judiciary at various levels Out of 1,100 judges in various high …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : An Example and a Warning

  Source: Indian Express, Indian Express Prelims: Current events of international importance, G20, Global south, Inflation etc. Mains GS Paper II & III: Significance of G20 countries, Bilateral, regional and global grouping and agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests.   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS India formally assumed the G20 Presidency, from The Prime Minister said that …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : The role of the ‘China Test’ in India’s grand strategy

  Source: The Hindu Prelims: Current events of international importance(India-US relations, Indo-China disputes etc ) Mains GS Paper II: Bilateral, regional and global grouping involving India, Significance of Indo-Pacific for India etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The India-China relationship is once again at a new low, avoiding war but regrettably inventing new ways of confrontation like …

Sansad TV: Tourism Sector- Prospects and Challenges

 Tourism- main pillar of India’s economy: Reasons why rural tourism need to be promoted: Seeing the stressful urban lifestyles leading towards “counter-urbanization” syndrome Growing curiosity of urban people regarding rural culture and heritages Changing attitude in Indian and global tourists behaviour in terms of nature awareness and increasing demand for niche tourism and green products. …

[ SCHOLARSHIP TEST RESULTS] OGP 2024 – by Insights IAS in association with St Aloysius College(autonomous), Mangaluru

  Dear all, We are hereby releasing the scholarship test results of OGP 2024 -by Insights IAS in association with St Aloysius College(autonomous), Mangaluru. Eligible students have received an email about the same. Students can visit the Mangaluru office for further details and admissions. CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS    Address:  St Aloysius College(Autonomous): St Aloysius …

[MISSION 2023] SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 12 December 2022

Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers.   How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2023: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1   Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society. 1. Globalization disrupts ecosystems and impinges …

J.S Mill defines utilitarianism as a theory based on the principle that “actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness, wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness.” Elaborate.

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7. J.S Mill defines utilitarianism as a theory based on the principle that “actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness, wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness.” Elaborate. (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: plato.stanford.edu Why the …

Explain Kant’s Categorical Imperative with suitable examples.

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world to the concepts of morality; 6. Explain Kant’s Categorical Imperative with suitable examples. (150 Words) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: plato.stanford.edu Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 …

What are the various types of subsidies offered in India? Evaluate the extent and effectiveness of subsidies. How can India reduce its subsidy bill?

Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; 5. What are the various types of subsidies offered in India? Evaluate the extent and effectiveness of subsidies. How can India reduce its subsidy bill? (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India Why the question: The Rs 532,446.79 …

Examine the implications of a high fiscal deficit on the Indian economy. Write about the measures that are needed for India to bring down its fiscal deficit.

Topic: Government Budgeting. 4. Examine the implications of a high fiscal deficit on the Indian economy. Write about the measures that are needed for India to bring down its fiscal deficit. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy. Reference: Indian Express Why the question: India needs to bring down its fiscal deficit which is highest among G20 …

Smart balancing China in Southern Asia and beyond must form a key element in India’s grand strategic planning and diplomacy. Discuss.

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 3. Smart balancing China in Southern Asia and beyond must form a key element in India’s grand strategic planning and diplomacy. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India Why the question: Today the Indo-China border is quiet, but the clashes are still reverberating in …