Day: March 4, 2023

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[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 2 Mar 2023

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[Reminder] SCHOLARSHIP TEST for IPM-2024(Integrated Prelims-cum-Mains) TEST SERIES on 5th March 2023

    REGISTER HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP TEST   Dear student, Welcome to Insights IAS – an institute that has been at the forefront of UPSC Civil Services Preparation since its inception, pioneering online learning and several other offline initiatives. Today, we are thrilled to present to you our highly anticipated Integrated Prelims-cum-Mains Test Series (IPM) …

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[Mission 2023] Current Affairs Quiz , 4 March 2023

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 04 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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A plateau? Global CO2 emissions rose less than initially feared in 2022, says IEA

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environment, Conservation, Pollution   Source: DTE   Context: According to the IEA’s ‘CO2 Emissions in 2022’ report, global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions rose by under 1% in 2022.   Background: The report is the first in a new series, the Global Energy Transitions Stocktake, which will bring together the IEA’s …

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Our forests are under threat – here’s how they are certified

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environment, Conservation   Source: IE  Context: The certification industry offers a multi-layer audit system that seeks to authenticate the origin, legality, and sustainability of forest-based products such as timber, etc. Background: With climate change, deforestation has become a critically sensitive issue globally. Forests absorb large amounts of CO2, keeping a check …

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ILO–UNICEF joint report on social protection for children

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population   Source: DTE, UNICEF  Context: Only 26.4 per cent(just 1 in 4 children) of children aged 0-15 years are shielded by social protection, leaving the remaining 73.6 per cent exposed to poverty, exclusion and multidimensional deprivations, noted a new United Nations (UN) report …

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Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India

GS Paper 2/3 Syllabus: S&T/Government Programmes/Role of Women and Women’s Organization   Source: TH  Context: Women from rural India are adopting clean energy-based livelihood technologies (from solar refrigerators to silk-reeling machines) to catalyse their businesses and transform women’s livelihoods at the grassroots.   Highlights of a study (by CEEW): Out of the 13,000 early adopters …

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[MISSION 2023] Mini Secure Revision Test: 4 March 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. The Imphal-Kohima campaign is considered a significant turning point of the second world war in the Far East region. Throw light on India’s contribution to …

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The Khalistani movement is largely dormant in the present day, but some extremist elements continue to advocate for a separate state. The Indian government must remain vigilant and take a tough stance against any activities that are deemed to threaten the country’s territorial integrity and national security. Analyse.

  10. The Khalistani movement is largely dormant in the present day, but some extremist elements continue to advocate for a separate state. The Indian government must remain vigilant and take a tough stance against any activities that are deemed to threaten the country’s territorial integrity and national security. Analyse. Reference: Indian Express , Insights on …

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Capital flows and current account deficit (CAD) are related as capital flows can help finance a country’s current account deficit. However, excessive reliance on capital flows to finance a current account deficit can also be risky. Evaluate.

  9. Capital flows and current account deficit (CAD) are related as capital flows can help finance a country’s current account deficit. However, excessive reliance on capital flows to finance a current account deficit can also be risky. Evaluate. Reference: Indian Express

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How are the Election Commissioners appointed in India? There have been calls for an independent mechanism for appointment of Election Commissioners outside the exclusive power of the government. Do you think there is a need for it? Comment.

8. How are the Election Commissioners appointed in India? There have been calls for an independent mechanism for appointment of Election Commissioners outside the exclusive power of the government. Do you think there is a need for it? Comment. Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India

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“While the Adopt a Heritage” scheme has the potential to promote the development and preservation of heritage sites, it is essential to ensure that the program’s implementation is closely monitored to prevent any negative impacts on the heritage sites. Critically examine.

6. “While the Adopt a Heritage” scheme has the potential to promote the development and preservation of heritage sites, it is essential to ensure that the program’s implementation is closely monitored to prevent any negative impacts on the heritage sites. Critically examine. Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India

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List the actions that the government has taken to combat plastic pollution in the nation. Do you believe that a globally binding agreement on plastics and plastic pollution is the best course of action to deal with this menace? State your opinion.

  5. List the actions that the government has taken to combat plastic pollution in the nation. Do you believe that a globally binding agreement on plastics and plastic pollution is the best course of action to deal with this menace? State your opinion. Reference: Down to Earth