Freedom to Protest

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE  Context: The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently struck down a government order that aimed to regulate public meetings, processions, and assemblies on roads, highways, and streets.   What was the issue involved? The Andhra Pradesh government contended that its action was necessary to regulate these activities in light of …

Ganga Prahari

Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Ganga Prahari refers to the volunteers (about 4000 in number) who are part of the task force called “Guardians of the Ganga.” They are individuals who have joined the National Mission for Clean Ganga and Namami Gange initiative to protect and preserve the Ganga River in India.   …

Technophobia

Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: IE Technophobia is the tendency of individuals or societies to exhibit resistance, fear, or negative attitudes toward emerging technologies.   Examples of Technophobia:   Reason for “technophobia”: It can be attributed to various factors such as complexity, lack of knowledge, fear of losing control, and emotional responses. Usage: Such …

Maria Mies

Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: IE   Maria Mies, a Marxist Feminist scholar, recently passed away. She was known for her extensive work on how patriarchy, capitalism, and colonialism exploit women and nature.   Her works: Ecofeminism: She co-wrote the book “Ecofeminism” with Vandana Shiva, a scientist and activist. Ecofeminism recognizes the interconnectedness of …

Methane mitigation policies

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation   Source: DTE  Context: According to a new study, only 13% of methane emissions are covered by global methane mitigation policies.   Highlights of the study: Since the 1980s, the rate of increase in methane emissions is higher than ever before. Methane policies are actions by …

Indian Pharma Industry

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Industrial Growth/ Governance   Source: IE  Context: The article emphasizes the need to improve India’s drug regulatory regime to ensure credibility in the pharmaceutical industry.   Status of India’s pharmaceutical industry:   Various issues associated with regulating the pharmaceutical industry in India:   In India, drugs and cosmetics are regulated by: …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS :   Tracking SDG progress the Bhopal way

  Source: The Hindu   Prelims: Current events of international importance, SDG, covid-19, G20, G7, etc. Mains GS Paper II: Bilateral, regional and global grouping and agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests, Significance of G20 countries etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Bhopal(MP) has become the first city in India to join the growing global movement …

[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 19 May 2023

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[MISSION 2023] Insights SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 22 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: Role of women and women’s organization, 1. Enhancing institutional support, addressing infrastructural deficiencies, and …

While moral norms can have functional and descriptive aspects, their primary nature is aspirational and prescriptive, emphasizing their role as guiding principles and rules for behavior rather than solely focusing on their functionality or describing existing moral practices. Critically analyse.

Topic: dimensions of ethics; 7. While moral norms can have functional and descriptive aspects, their primary nature is aspirational and prescriptive, emphasizing their role as guiding principles and rules for behavior rather than solely focusing on their functionality or describing existing moral practices. Critically analyse. (150 words) Difficulty level: Tough Why the question: The question …

The ethical considerations of moonlighting depend on various factors. In India, whether it is considered ethical to do more than one job depends on the specific circumstances and the agreements between the employee and the employer. Analyse.

Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships. 6. The ethical considerations of moonlighting depend on various factors. In India, whether it is considered ethical to do more than one job depends on the specific circumstances and the agreements between …

Biomanufacturing is a rapidly evolving field that combines biology, engineering, and manufacturing principles to produce a wide range of valuable products. Explain. Assess the scope of biomanufacturing in India.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 5.Biomanufacturing is a rapidly evolving field that combines biology, engineering, and manufacturing principles to produce a wide range of valuable products. Explain. Assess the scope of biomanufacturing in India. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question: …

Discuss the potential impact of a digital land acquisition system on India’s growth. Examine how the implementation of such a system can address the existing challenges and facilitate growth.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 4. Discuss the potential impact of a digital land acquisition system on India’s growth. Examine how the implementation of such a system can address the existing challenges and facilitate growth. …