[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 04 Jan 2023

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 5 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 in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …

Centre clears ₹19,744-crore Green Hydrogen Mission

GS Paper 2   Source: The Hindu   Context: Union Cabinet has approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which is aimed at making India the global hub for the production of green hydrogen Expected Mission Outcomes: Development of Green Hydrogen Production Capacity of at least 5 MMT (Million Metric Tonne) per annum Renewable energy capacity …

High-powered committee for Ladakh

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Polity: 5th and 6th Schedule   Source: The Hindu Syllabus: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure   Context: Recently a high-powered committee has been formed in the Union Territory of Ladakh.    Need for the committee: There has been increasing demand for the inclusion of Ladakh …

Rubber plantations in Tripura affecting monkeys, vegetation, suggests paper

GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Indian Geography   Source: DTE   Context:  The research article, Impact of Monoculture Rubber Plantation on non-Human Primates and Plant Diversity in South Tripura, has warned against monoculture farms and suggest eco-friendly measures to increase biodiversity   Major findings: The conversion of tropical forests into monoculture plantations has a major effect on …

50 ASI-protected monuments disappear

GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Arts and Culture   Source: Indian Express  Context: The Ministry of Culture recently told Parliamentary Standing Committee that 50 of India’s 3,693 Centrally Protected Monuments (CPM) were missing Previously in 2013, a CAG report said that at least 92 centrally protected monuments across the country had gone missing. But since then, …

Sansad TV: One Nation & One Election

  What is “One Nation, One Election”? Simultaneous elections refer to holding elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies simultaneously, once in five year. The idea of holding elections simultaneously is in news after it got a push from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Background: Simultaneous elections were held in the country during the first two …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : The values of local self-governance 

  Source: The Hindu   Prelims: Parliament-Structure, organization and functioning, article 340, tribes, 73rd and 74th amendment etc Mains GS Paper II: Parliament- structure, functioning and conduct of Business etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS In December 1992, Parliament passed the 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments, which instituted panchayats and municipalities, respectively.   INSIGHTS ON THE ISSUE …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Turning the Spotlight on Health

  Source: Indian Express   Prelims: Current events of national importance, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, UPI, CoWIN, Aarogya Setu etc Mains GS Paper I & II: Development and management of social sectors/services related to Health and education etc ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The PM launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in September 2021, under the aegis …

[MISSION 2023] Insights SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 05 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: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture …

In a just society, the economic rights, personal freedoms and social imperatives must be in balance.

Topic: moral and political attitudes. 7. In a just society, the economic rights, personal freedoms and social imperatives must be in balance. (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-2022 Secure. Structure of the …

India’s move towards electric vehicles (EVs) must be in consonance with a broad move towards digitization and overall sustainability. Discuss.

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 6. India’s move towards electric vehicles (EVs) must be in consonance with a broad move towards digitization and overall sustainability. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India Why the question: Spurred by steadily rising …

What is green hydrogen? what advantages does it have? Evaluate the potential of Green Hydrogen Mission in ensuring energy security as well as giving impetus to our battle against climate change.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 5. What is green hydrogen? what advantages does it have? Evaluate the potential of Green Hydrogen Mission in ensuring energy security as well as giving impetus to our battle against climate change. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: The Cabinet has cleared …

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds can be a key instrument of funding to bridge gap in the developmental aspects of India’s north eastern region. Examine.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds can be a key instrument of funding to bridge gap in the developmental aspects of India’s north eastern region. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the …

As India is undergoing a centralising shift in its politics, there’s also been a renewed assertion of federalism. Understanding the normative basis of local self-governance is important as it promotes deeper democracy since governments that are closer to the people allow citizens to engage with public affairs more easily.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 3. As India is undergoing a centralising shift in its politics, there’s also been a renewed assertion of federalism. Understanding the normative basis of local self-governance is important as it …

The difference between Hindustani and Carnatic is how the two traditions engage with composition and improvisation in their own distinct ways. Analyse.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 2. The difference between Hindustani and Carnatic is how the two traditions engage with composition and improvisation in their own distinct ways. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The …