Shramavahini

Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH In Odisha, a group of young bonded labourers has formed a network called Shramavahini, which uses smartphones and social media to alert authorities and rescue fellow workers in distress. The network has over 4,000 members who report cases of distressed labourers requiring assistance from the district administration and …

Gig economy

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and related issues   Source: TH  Context: The recent strike by Zomato-owned Blinkit delivery agents has once again brought to the forefront the issues plaguing the gig economy in the country.   Background: The strikes began when Blinkit slashed the minimum payout per delivery to Rs 15 per delivery …

Labour Day

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation   Source: TH  Context: May 1 is widely known as Labour Day/International Worker’s Day – a day to celebrate the contribution of workers worldwide.   Background: The origin of Labour Day dates back …

National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Manufacturing sector   Source: PIB, UNIDO  Context: The Department of Science and Technology in India has released the “National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22: Summary for Policymakers” to enhance the competitiveness of Indian manufacturing and increase its share in the GDP.   About NMIS:   Major Findings of the NMIS Survey …

India and BRICS

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: International Relations   Source: TOI  Context: 19 nations including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Algeria, Egypt, Bahrain, and Iran have expressed interest in joining the emerging-markets bloc of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa).   About BRICS:   Importance of BRICS for India:     Challenges for BRICS:   Way forward …

[Mission 2023] STATIC QUIZ, 1 May 2023 – Economy

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[MISSION 2023] Insights SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 1 May 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: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian …

Corruption is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that can have far-reaching and detrimental impacts on the society. Analyse.

Topic: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; 7. Corruption is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that can have far-reaching and detrimental impacts on the society. Analyse. (150 words) Difficulty level: Easy Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4. …

Without transparency, progress towards developmental goals can be slow, inefficient, and undermined by corruption and mismanagement. Discuss with examples.

Topic: Utilization of public funds; 6. Without transparency, progress towards developmental goals can be slow, inefficient, and undermined by corruption and mismanagement. Discuss with examples. (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4. Key Demand of the question: To explain how …

Provide a comprehensive evaluation of India’s endeavours in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 while scrutinizing them. Determine the modifications that need to be made to accomplish the objectives.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. Provide a comprehensive evaluation of India’s endeavours in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 while scrutinizing them. Determine the modifications that need to be made to accomplish the objectives. Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, …

India’s current development model has resulted in social and environmental degradation, as well as increasing inequality. In the above context, examine the need for a new path prioritizing social justice and ecological sustainability in the context of India’s development.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 4. India’s current development model has resulted in social and environmental degradation, as well as increasing inequality. In the above context, examine the need for a new path prioritizing social justice and ecological sustainability in the context of India’s development. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The …

Explain the constitutional provisions related to the appointment, powers, and functions of the CAG.

Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. 3. Explain the constitutional provisions related to the appointment, powers, and functions of the CAG. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2. …

There is an urgent need for effective implementation of laws and policies to eradicate manual scavenging and provide alternative livelihoods to the affected communities. Examine.

Topic: Social empowerment 2. There is an urgent need for effective implementation of laws and policies to eradicate manual scavenging and provide alternative livelihoods to the affected communities. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India Why the question: From March 22 to April 26, 2023, as many as eight people …

Discuss the current status of water bodies in India, and what are the major issues affecting their distribution and utilization?

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); 1. Discuss the current status of water bodies in India, and what are the major issues affecting their distribution and utilization? (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hind , Insights on India Why the question: The article discusses the …