CSAT Module for UPSC Prelims 2023 from 21st Feb. 2023| APEC(Advanced Prelims Enrichment Course)| Offline in Delhi & Online

    Dear Student,   There are only 99 days to go for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2023! While you may have kickstarted preparation for Paper 1(GS), you may tend to procrastinate and neglect CSAT, either because you think you are good at aptitude, have cleared exams before, or because you think it is JUST …

[Episode-16] When you KILL TIME, you KILL LIFE! | In the Spotlight: Time Management in UPSC| A Little More Light PodcastPodcast

      Dear Student,   Reminder: 99 days to go for 28th May!   “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” Mother Teresa   With only 99 days left until the exam, time is of the essence. As a UPSC Aspirant, do you constantly feel like …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : A Terror Law Less Arbitrary

  Source: Indian Express Prelims: UAPA, POTA, TADA,, fundamental rights etc Mains GS Paper II and III: Parliament-Structure, functioning and conduct of business, fundamental rights-violation and restriction, AFSPA etc ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Two cases have drawn our attention to India’s omnibus anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. In 2021, Muhammad Manan Dar was …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Social security and the story of two Budgets

  Source: The Hindu Prelims: Indian Economy(GDP, GVA, fiscal policy, budget, economic survey, budget, Employment etc ) Mains GS Paper III: Fiscal policy, Monetary policy, GDP, Issues related to planning etc. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS In budget 2023-24, the Finance Minister asserted that ‘since 2014, the central government has ensured a better quality of life, and a …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 18 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 …

Report alleges conflict of interest behind India’s fortified food programme

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Food Security; Technology Missions   Source: DTE  Context: The public food fortification programme under India’s food safety regulator (FSSAI) has come under scanner after a report alleged conflicts of interest behind it.   Background: The mandates of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Food Fortification Resource …

What are hallucinating chatbots?

GS Paper 3   Syllabus: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life   Source: TH  Context: Google warned of the pitfalls of artificial intelligence (AI) in chatbots, as it can sometimes lead to “hallucination”.   Background: These reports emerged as OpenAI (ChatGPT), Google (Bard), and Microsoft (Bing’s beta) were opening …

Is Indian diplomacy on the defensive?

GS Paper 2   Syllabus: International Relations   Source: TH  Context: The article will focus on India’s Defensive diplomacy.  Recent developments worrying India: BBC documentary raising questions about the current PM’s role in the Gujarat riots of 2002, and accusing the central government of instigating and condoning majoritarian violence. The Hindenberg Research accused Adani Enterprises …

Special Marriage Act

GS Paper 1   Syllabus: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.   Source: Indian Express  Context: Recently several interfaith couples including some celebrities chose to marry under a secular personal law i.e. through the Special Marriage Act, of 1954.    About Special Marriage Act, 1954: The Special Marriage Act of 1954 (SMA) was …

Group of lunar meteorites throw light on the origin of basalts on the Moon: ISRO

GS Paper 1  Syllabus: Geography/ Awareness in space.   Source: The Print  Context: A team of scientists from Ahmedabad-based Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), the United States, and Japan has found a unique group of ancient lunar basaltic meteorites, suggesting a new scenario for the origin of lunar basalts.   More about the findings: The Apollo, …

[MISSION 2023] Mini Secure Revision Test: 18 February 2023

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   Answer the following questions in 150 words: General Studies – 1   1.Why is conducting census important? Analyse the impact of delay in conducting decadal census. Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India   2 . What are Geo-heritage …

9. In modern economies, exports play a crucial role in driving a nation’s growth as they provide individuals and businesses with access to numerous markets for their products. This makes exports extremely valuable. However, Indian exports are declining and thereby increasing the trade deficit. Analyse. Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India 

  9. In modern economies, exports play a crucial role in driving a nation’s growth as they provide individuals and businesses with access to numerous markets for their products. This makes exports extremely valuable. However, Indian exports are declining and thereby increasing the trade deficit. Analyse. Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India 

It is crucial to prioritize addressing the inter-state disparities in providing safe and sufficient drinking water under the Jal Jeevan Mission, and to establish sustainable infrastructure to achieve this goal. Analyse.

  7. It is crucial to prioritize addressing the inter-state disparities in providing safe and sufficient drinking water under the Jal Jeevan Mission, and to establish sustainable infrastructure to achieve this goal. Analyse. Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India