[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 31 January 2023

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 ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: Poorest countries continue to be most affected, says WHO

GS Paper  3 Syllabus: Health Issues   Source: DTE, WHO Context: According to the “Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2023” report published on World NTD Day — January 30, 2023, by World Health Organization (WHO), Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) continue to disproportionately impact the most impoverished members of the international community, living in areas with inadequate water …

Cultivated idea: Urban farming in India requires holistic policy support; here is why

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Agriculture and related issues   Source: DTE  Direction: The article discusses urban farming in India-its importance, steps taken, challenges and way ahead.    Context: The “Draft Citizen’s Policy for Urban Agriculture in Delhi” by Delhi-based research non-profit People’s Resource Centre, was submitted to the Delhi government in 2022, to provide a …

UNSC does not reflect today’s realities, is paralysed, says UNGA President

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Organizations   Source: Indian Express, The Hindu   Context: UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Csaba Korosi has expressed concern that the UN Security Council does not reflect today’s realities, is paralysed and is unable to discharge its basic function of maintaining international peace and security.   What has happened now? …

Centre to roll out process to set up 16th Finance commission soon

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein   Source: TH  Direction: The article examines the difficulties the 16th Finance Commission will face as the process to establish the 16th FC gets underway.   Context: The government will soon …

Content of “National Importance” can be spread over multiple channels’ programs: Centre

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation   Source: TH  Direction: The article highlights the public service obligation guidelines for TV channels in India.   Context: The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry issued a fresh advisory for the implementation of …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Let Diplomacy Flow

  Source: Indian Express   Prelims: Current events of international importance(India-Pakistan relations, Indus water treaty, Kishanganga Hydel Power Project, LOC, SAARC etc Mains GS Paper II: Bilateral, regional and global grouping involving India and affecting India’s interests, India and its neighborhood-relations   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Pakistan Prime Minister has expressed the desire for a diplomatic handshake …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Tasks for India’s millet revolution

  Source: The Hindu   Prelims: Current events of national and international importance(United Nations (FAO), Millets, World Food Programme (WFP), Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana, SDGS etc Mains GS Paper III: Issues related to poverty and hunger, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection of vulnerable sections of society etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The Food and …

Sansad TV: Perspective- Environmental Performance Index- 2022

    Introduction: ‘Environmental Performance Index-2022 ‘ has been published by the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and the Center for International Earth Science Information Network, the index has used 40 performance indicators across 11 categories to judge the environmental health and sustainability of countries. Among 180 countries that have been ranked, India …

[MISSION 2023] Insights SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 31 January 2023

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: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. 1. The mechanisms for coordination and dispute …

Objectivity is considered one of the most fundamental values in governance because it helps the public authorities to make correct decisions on the merit of evidence. Discuss.

Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections. 7. Objectivity is considered one of the most fundamental values in governance because it helps the public authorities to make correct decisions on the merit of evidence. Discuss. (150 words) Difficulty …

Critically analyse the National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy in spurring creativity and stimulating innovation in the country. How can the government take a balanced approach to protect Intellectual property rights of patent holders without affecting its public health and national interest exigencies?

Topic: issues relating to intellectual property rights 6. Critically analyse the National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy in spurring creativity and stimulating innovation in the country. How can the government take a balanced approach to protect Intellectual property rights of patent holders without affecting its public health and national interest exigencies? (250 words) Difficulty level: …

Examine the constraints in increasing millet cultivation and consumption in the country. What are the steps that are needed to make millet cultivation profitable?

Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. 5. Examine the constraints in increasing millet cultivation and consumption in the country. What are the steps that are needed to make millet …

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) mostly affect impoverished communities and disproportionately affect women and children. These diseases cause devastating health, social and economic consequences to a lot of people. Mention the steps that can be taken to combat NTDs in the country.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4.  Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) mostly affect impoverished communities and disproportionately affect women and children. These diseases cause devastating health, social and economic consequences to a lot of people. Mention the steps that can be taken to combat NTDs …

What are the conditions essential for the full development of Karst topography? Elaborate on the various types of landforms formed by the action of ground water.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 3. What are the conditions essential for the full development of Karst topography? Elaborate on the various types of landforms formed by the action of ground water. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of …

Throw light on the various direct and indirect ways from which we can study the earth’s interior. Discuss the importance of studying the interior of earth.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 2. Throw light on the various direct and indirect ways from which we can study the earth’s interior. Discuss the importance of studying the interior of earth. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of …