[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 23 Feb 2023

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Sansad TV: Bills and Acts- Industrial laws

    Highlights and Significance Labour Law Reforms: The four Labour codes (passed in Parliament) are The Code on Wages, The Industrial Relations Code, The Code on Social Security, The Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions. The objective is to simplify and modernise labour regulation. In the globalized economy we need to be competitive in …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : India’s R&D estimates are an incomplete picture

  Source: The Hindu   Prelims: GDP, GERD, Department of Science and Technology (DST), new scientific methods, CSIR etc Mains GS Paper III: Important aspects of technology, Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS India’s research and development (R&D) expenditure-GDP ratio of 7(zero point …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : A case that scans the working of the anti-defection law

  Source: The Hindu Prelims: Anti-defection law, floor test, Tenth schedule, powers of speaker etc Mains GS Paper II: State legislature- functioning, role and conduct of business, role of judiciary in checks and balances etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS A five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court is hearing “Maharashtra political controversy cases”. These cases arose when …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 24 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 …

The third patient is cured of HIV: How did this happen and what are its implications?

GS Paper  3 Syllabus: Science and Technology: Biotechnology    Source: Indian Express, Nature   Context: The man referred to as the “Dusseldorf patient” became the third person to have been “cured of HIV” after a bone marrow transplant carrying a specific HIV-resistant – CCR5 delta 32 genetic mutation.   What is CCR5 mutation and how …

India’s R&D estimates are an incomplete picture

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology   Source: TH  Context: India’s R&D expenditure-GDP ratio of 0.7% is very low when compared to major economies and is much below the world average of 1.8%.   Main reasons behind India’s low R&D expenditure-GDP ratio: Low investment by the corporate sector: While the corporate sector accounts for …

Giving data its due: National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP)

GS Paper 2   Source: IE  Context: The government of India is drawing up a data ecosystem (through NDAP) thus enabling policy-makers and researchers to exploit the potential of public data   About National Data & Analytics Platform (NDAP) (NDAP): The National Data & Analytics Platform (NDAP) was launched in 2022 by NITI Aayog in …

Does the anti-defection law need changes?

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure   Source: TH  Context: Maharashtra political controversy cases that are currently pending before the SC will have wide consequences as they raise certain fundamental issues about the working of India’s “anti-defection law”.   Background: Last year, the ruling MVA …

Anu worked as an accountant at a large corporation. One day, while reviewing the financial records, Anu noticed some irregularities that raised red flags. She suspected that her company was committing fraud, which could lead to serious consequences for both the corporation and its stakeholders.

Topic: Case Study 7.Anu worked as an accountant at a large corporation. One day, while reviewing the financial records, Anu noticed some irregularities that raised red flags. She suspected that her company was committing fraud, which could lead to serious consequences for both the corporation and its stakeholders. Anu was torn between her loyalty to …

What are stem cells? Throw light on various types of stem cells and discuss the applications of stem cell technology.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. 6. What are stem cells? Throw light on various types of stem cells and discuss the applications of stem cell technology. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India Why the question: A …

Examine the various obstacles in the renewable energy sector of India. How can the government ensure energy security while honouring its net zero commitments?

Topic:Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 5. Examine the various obstacles in the renewable energy sector of India. How can the government ensure energy security while honouring its net zero commitments? (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India Why the question:  India’s push towards decarbonisation has to be backed with …

The primary objective of the Anti-Defection Law is to promote stability and prevent political defections, which can lead to horse-trading and opportunistic alliances.  But the law has been ineffective and at times even counterproductive in preventing defections. Critically examine.

Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 4. The primary objective of the Anti-Defection Law is to promote stability and prevent political defections, which can lead to horse-trading and opportunistic alliances.  But the law has been ineffective and at times even counterproductive in preventing defections. Critically examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: …

The most pertinent challenges currently facing the Indian human resources sector are skill shortages, labour market rigidities, and gender inequality. Analyse.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 3. The most pertinent challenges currently facing the Indian human resources sector are skill shortages, labour market rigidities, and gender inequality. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Insights on India , Insights on India Why the question:  The question …