[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 29 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 …

India is all set to go for its first waste-to-hydrogen project

GS Paper 3   Syllabus: Conservation-related issues. Source: DTE   Context: Hydrogen generated at a facility in Pune will be utilized locally to help the city lower its emissions, and manage waste optimally. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has collaborated with business management consultant The Green Billions (TGBL) to manage its waste and generate it into useable …

Report on Trends and Progress of Banking in India 2021-22

GS Paper 2 Source: RBI, Indian Express   Context: In a report – Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2021-22 – RBI said that banks must ensure due diligence and robust credit appraisal to limit credit risk. This report is statutory compliance in accordance with the Banking Regulation Act 1949, and presents the performance …

The caste census debate to craft reasoned and inclusive policies

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections   Source: TH   Direction: The article highlights the triple test formula to provide OBC reservation in ULBs and discusses the need to have a caste-based census.       Context: The judiciary has repeatedly established …

Maharashtra passes Lokayukta Bill that brings CM under the ambit of the anti-corruption body

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Source: Scroll Context: This bill will replace the 1971 Lokayukta bill     Important provisions of the Maharastra Bill: Will need assembly approval: Lokayukta will need to seek the approval of two-thirds of the total strength of the …

Rapidly warming Arctic linked to extreme cold weather in the US

GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Important Geophysical Phenomena such as cyclones etc   Source: IE   Direction: While the earlier article explained the phenomena of bomb cyclones, today’s article highlights the probable reasons behind such an extreme weather event.       Context: In a report published in The Washington Post, scientists have once again started …

Sansad TV: Perspective- India- Australia Free Trade Agreement

    Introduction: India and Australia will soon implement the free trade agreement on a mutually agreed date as the Australian Parliament has approved the pact between the two countries. The agreement was signed by both sides in April this year. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement on Twitter. Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Where China is headed and what it means for India

  Source: Indian Express 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 Globally, the most significant geopolitical event of 2022 was the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Second most important development of 2022 was …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : India must build awareness on population control    

  Source: The Hindu Prelims: Current events of national importance(total fertility rate (TFR), NFHS, Population bill, Fertility rate, SDGs etc) Mains GS Paper I & II: Social empowerment, development and management of social sectors/services related to Health. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Members of Parliament, introduced a private members’ Bill aimed at population control in India. The Bill …

Popular morality and moral attitudes differ from the theories of moral philosophers. Discuss.

Topic:  moral and political attitudes. 7. Popular morality and moral attitudes differ from the theories of moral philosophers. Discuss. (150 words) Difficulty level: Tough Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2023 Secure. Directive word:  Discuss – This is …

[MISSION 2023] SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 29 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: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture …

Character education is the process of learning common attitudes, beliefs and behaviours that are important for people to have as responsible citizens. Discuss.

Topic: role of Family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 6. Character education is the process of learning common attitudes, beliefs and behaviours that are important for people to have as responsible citizens. Discuss. Difficulty level: Easy Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 …

Exports help a nation grow and are incredibly important to modern economies because they offer people and firms many more markets for their goods. Examine the reasons for declining trends in Indian exports and suggest measures to improve exports from India.

Topic: changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 5. Exports help a nation grow and are incredibly important to modern economies because they offer people and firms many more markets for their goods. Examine the reasons for declining trends in Indian exports and suggest measures to improve exports from India. (250 words) …