[Essay Framework] The wound is the place where the Light enters you

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Learn about ‘Shree Anna’(Mother of all Grains): Millets with I-PEN for UPSC

Watch the video here:     Dear Students, At Insights IAS, we are committed to providing innovative solutions to help simplify your UPSC CSE preparation. In line with this mission, we are excited to announce the launch of i-PEN, our new Prelims Enrichment Notes initiative. i-PEN is a collection of short, 5-minute videos that provide …

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

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EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : An Embattled Green

  Source: Indian Express   Prelims: Current events of national importance, Environmental pollution and degradation(Solar energy, hydropower, Joshimath, Teesta Low Dam, Paris Agreement etc Mains GS Paper III: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation,Solar energy and its use in different sectors particularly agriculture etc. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The crisis in Joshimath for over a month has led …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : India’s just energy transition is more than a coal story

  Source: The Hindu Prelims: Current events of national importance, Environmental pollution and degradation(Solar energy, Paris Agreement), PM2.5 etc Mains GS Paper III: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation,Solar energy and its use in different sectors particularly agriculture etc. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) is emerging as the key mechanism for multilateral financing by …

Sansad TV: Perspective: RBI’s Financial Stability Report

    Introduction: Reserve Bank of India’s Financial Stability Report which was released recently. Among the key highlights of the 26th issue of the report, the central bank states that the global economy is facing formidable headwinds with recessionary risks looming large. The interplay of multiple shocks has resulted in tightened financial conditions and heightened …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 6 February 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 …

Why have mangroves got a Budget push?

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment – Unique Ecosystem, Geography   Source: The Hindu  Context: The Union Budget for 2023-24 announced an initiative for mangrove plantation along the coastline and on saltpan lands, under MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes).    About Mangroves: Mangroves are salt-tolerant plant communities found in tropical and subtropical intertidal regions. They are …

Generative AI: What are the potential applications and ethical concerns?

GS Paper 3   Source: The Hindu, PIB  Direction: We had already covered Generative AI previously; the points given here are only the unique points that we didn’t cover previously.    What is Generative AI: Generative Artificial Intelligence refers to the capability of artificial intelligence-enabled machines to use existing text, audio files, or images to …

The Supreme Court celebrates the 73rd anniversary of its establishment

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Indian Judiciary  Source: IE  Context: This year, the court is hosting the first-ever celebration of its anniversary with Singapore Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon as chief guest. The Supreme Court was established on January 28, 1950, two days after the Constitution.   A brief overview of India’s Supreme court: The Supreme Court …

Supreme Court income tax order on Sikkim, and the protests it has triggered

GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganisation within the country   Source: IE   Direction: The article highlights Section 10(26AAA) of the IT Act 1961 and how it discriminates against women and outside Indians in Sikkim.    Context: According to the CM of Sikkim, a review petition has been filed in the Supreme Court …

[MISSION 2023] SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 6 February 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: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1. Discuss the various divisions of northern plains …

Examine the relevance of Rawls’ theory of justice in the present day.

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7. Examine the relevance of Rawls’ theory of justice in the present day. (150 word) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: stanford.edu Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2023 …

Explain the various types of subatomic particles that make up an atom. What are the technological applications of cosmic-ray muons?

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 6. Explain the various types of subatomic particles that make up an atom. What are the technological applications of cosmic-ray muons? (150 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Indian Express , wikipedia.org Why the question: As per a new study, researchers are examining the …

Climate change is likely to increase the potential of hydropower generation in India but it has associated risks. India needs to take a well-balanced approach towards clean energy sources for sustainable development. Discuss.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 5. Climate change is likely to increase the potential of hydropower generation in India but it has associated risks. India needs to take a well-balanced approach towards clean energy sources for sustainable development. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu , The Hindu Why the question: …