Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

GS3/GS2  Syllabus: E-Commerce/ Governance   Source: TH  Context: The article analyses the advantages and challenges of adopting an Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) in India.   What is ONDC?  The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a government initiative aimed at transforming the e-commerce market in India by shifting from a platform-centric model …

Forum for India Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC)

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: International Relations   Source: TH  Context: Addressing the opening session of the FIPIC-3 summit (in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea/PNG), the PM of India highlighted the importance of the 14 members of the FIPIC.   The Pacific Island Countries (PICs): It consists of the 3 major groups of islands: Melanesia, Micronesia …

Judicial recusals

 GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Judiciary   Source: TH  Context: Calling it an attempt to indulge in ‘bench hunting’, a former SC judge refused (last week) to recuse himself from hearing a plea.   What is recusal? It is the act of declining to take part in an official activity, …

[Announcement] Coming Soon: OGP 2024 Batch-6(Offline & Online Guidance Program) – at Bengaluru from 3rd July 2023: a full-fledged Integrated Foundation Program for UPSC CSE 2024

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[Monthly Compilation]: Important Places in News in India & the World- April 2023

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The development of compassion in an individual is influenced by a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Discuss.

Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections. 7. The development of compassion in an individual is influenced by a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Discuss. (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Why the question: The question is part …

By making decisions based on integrity, you are more likely to prioritize what is right and just, leading to better outcomes in the long run. Substantiate.

Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections. 6. By making decisions based on integrity, you are more likely to prioritize what is right and just, leading to better outcomes in the long run. Substantiate. (150 words) Difficulty level: …

The current global challenges necessitate the modernization of the Bretton Woods institutions, specifically the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB), in order to effectively tackle them. Comment.The current global challenges necessitate the modernization of the Bretton Woods institutions, specifically the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB), in order to effectively tackle them. Comment.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy. 5. The current global challenges necessitate the modernization of the Bretton Woods institutions, specifically the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB), in order to effectively tackle them. Comment. Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Down to Earth ,  Insights on India Why the question: The article discusses the …

What is meant by “de-risking” in the context of G7 discussions about China? Examine the reasons behind the G7’s emphasis on de-risking measures and their potential implications.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 4. What is meant by “de-risking” in the context of G7 discussions about China? Examine the reasons behind the G7’s emphasis on de-risking measures and their potential implications. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The …

Article 32 is an essential tool for the protection of fundamental rights in India. They enable citizens to seek remedies when their fundamental rights are violated, and they provide a means for the judiciary to ensure the rule of law and uphold constitutional principles. Discuss.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; 3. Article 32 is an essential tool for the protection of fundamental rights in India. They enable citizens to seek remedies when their fundamental rights are violated, and they provide a means for the judiciary to ensure the rule …

Volcanism, the eruption of volcanoes and the associated release of lava, ash, gases, and other volcanic materials, can have significant effects on the environment and human activities. Analyse.

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. 2. Volcanism, the eruption of volcanoes and the associated release of lava, ash, gases, and other volcanic materials, can have significant effects on the environment and human activities. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India Why …

Indian monsoon is a complex system influenced by a combination of global and regional factors. Examine.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1. Indian monsoon is a complex system influenced by a combination of global and regional factors. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: Typhoon Mawar is expected to weaken the Indian monsoon. This indicates that the presence of the typhoon could disrupt the …