Day: March 3, 2023

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EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : South Asia’s human capital is the resilience it needs

  Source: The Hindu Prelims: Current events of international importance, G20, Global south, Inflation etc. Mains GS Paper II & III: Significance of G20 countries, Bilateral, regional and global grouping and agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests.   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Pandemics, economic slumps and extreme weather events were once tail-end risks, but all three …

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EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Positing India’s stand on the Ukraine war

  Source: The Hindu Prelims: Current events of international importance, decolonisation, ASEAN, SAARC, NATO, etc. Mains GS Paper II: Bilateral, regional and global grouping and agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests.   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS On February 23, 2023-first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution, calling …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 03 March 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 …

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Myanmar teak trade: Highly prized, highly dodgy

GS Paper 3 Source: Indian Express  Context: After the military junta took control of Myanmar, the state-owned company, which had exclusive rights over the country’s precious timber and teak trade, also came under the military. There was a number of timber auctions since the coup and sales of this “conflict” wood, pro-democracy supporters allege, are …

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Coral reefs damaged: What’s the big deal?

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environment, Conservation, Pollution   Source: IE  Context: Coral reefs are not looking too healthy as increased ocean temperature caused by climate change is the main cause of coral bleaching events. Coral reefs: These are limestone structures (found in more than 100 countries) built by thousands of tiny coral creatures called polyps …

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India cheers the return of ‘King Coal’ as the industry sees a buoyant future

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Infrastructure (Energy)   Source: TH  Context: After a 3-year pandemic break, the coal industry in India welcomed back its major conference (Coaltrans India conference) with a positive forecast of demand, increased production from new mines and strong demand for imports.   The prosperous future of the coal industry in India: Increased …

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India and Italy elevate ties to strategic partnership

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: India’s bilateral relations   Source: TH   Context: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is on a visit to India. In recent years, India-Italy relation has been mired by the MB Enrica Lexie case (In February 2012, two Indian fishermen were killed off the coast of Kerala, India, aboard St. Antony. Two Italian marines …

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How are the CEC and ECs appointed, and what has the Supreme Court order changed?

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies   Source: IE  Context: A five-judge Constitution Bench of the SC unanimously ruled that a high-power committee consisting of the PM, the Leader of Opposition in LS and the CJI must pick the CEC and ECs.   How …

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[MISSION 2023] Insights SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 03 March 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: population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. …

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Rani was a bright and ambitious young woman living in a small town in India. She was determined to make something of herself, despite the limited opportunities available to her. Rani’s parents were proud of her and supported her dreams, but they were also traditional in their ways and believed in the practice of dowry.

Topic: Case Study 7. Rani was a bright and ambitious young woman living in a small town in India. She was determined to make something of herself, despite the limited opportunities available to her. Rani’s parents were proud of her and supported her dreams, but they were also traditional in their ways and believed in …

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India is home to a vast and diverse human capital. The country’s population of over 1.3 billion people is its biggest asset. However, despite its massive workforce, India still has a long way to go in terms of harnessing its human capital. Discuss.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 6. India is home to a vast and diverse human capital. The country’s population of over 1.3 billion people is its biggest asset. However, despite its massive workforce, India still has a long way to go in terms of harnessing …

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How is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calculated in India? Examine the limitations pertaining to GDP as an economic performance measurement framework of the country.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 5. How is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calculated in India? Examine the limitations pertaining to GDP as an economic performance measurement framework of the country. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate. Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The National Statistical …

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