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

    OGP-2024 Batch 6 (Offline at Bengaluru Centre & Online) :   CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE TO OGP(Offline & Online Guidance Program) 2024: Batch 6 at Bengaluru HERE  Click to view the Time-table for Batch 6 of OGP at Bengaluru Starts from : 3rd July 2023 Fee: Online Classes : Rs. 1,12,000/- incl. taxes Offline Classes : Rs. …

[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 26 May 2023

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[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 25 May 2023

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[Reminder: Important] Crack UPSC Prelims 2023 with a Smile: A Session to Lighten your Mood by Vinay Sir today at 4 PM

              Dear Students,   UPSC Prelims 2023 is just a few hours away! Are you super-tensed? Do you feel jittery just thinking about solving all those MCQs with similar looking options on Sunday? Have you worked super hard all this while, but now, do you feel like the knowledge …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 27 May 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 …

Malabar Pied Hornbill

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH  Context:  A two-decade-long community-based conservation initiative in the Vazhachal Forest division of the Western Ghats (Kerala) has successfully restored the dwindling hornbill population, specifically the Malabar Pied Hornbill, to a viable level.   About the programme: Communities involved: Kadar tribal community Agencies involved: Western Ghats Hornbill Foundation and the …

Volt Typhoon

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE  Context: Recently, Microsoft Corp has warned that “Volt Typhoon” was “pursuing the development of capabilities that could disrupt critical communications infrastructure between the United States and Asia region during future crises.”   What is Volt Typhoon? It is an alleged hacking group believed to be backed by China, having capabilities …

XPoSat

Facts for Prelims (FFP)  Source: IE  Context: XPoSat is India’s first polarimetry mission, developed in collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Raman Research Institute (RRI) (an autonomous research institute), to be launched later this year.   About XPoSat mission:

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL)

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB  Context: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently reviewed the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL)   About MTHL: The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, also known as the Sewri–Nhava Sheva Trans Harbour Link, is an under-construction 21.8 km 6-lane access-controlled expressway grade road bridge, which will connect Mumbai with Navi …

Census in India

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH  Context: The next Census form in India will only include six religion options: Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain, despite demands from several communities to be counted as separate religions.   Changes introduced in the upcoming Census: On religion: The Census officials dropped the detailed codes for religion …

Racism in football

Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: IE The La Liga game between Valencia and Real Madrid had to be temporarily stopped after the Brazilian footballer Vincius Jr’s said he was racially abused by a fan.   Some of the ways of Racism in football are: Monkey chants directed at black players during matches Racial slurs …

The Role of Small Modular Reactors in the Energy Transition

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology   Source: NITI Aayog  Context: The NITI Aayog recently released a report on ‘The Role of Small Modular Reactors in the Energy Transition’.   Background: Apart from Renewable Energy (RE), nuclear is also being explored as a clean energy option to help the nations …

All-in-one insurance policy plan

GS2/GS3  Syllabus: Social Justice: Social Security/Insurance Sector   Source: TH  Context: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) in India is working on an all-in-one policy plan to address the low insurance penetration in India. Aim: To offer an affordable bundled insurance product that covers health, life, property, and accident risks. To expedite claim settlements …

The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance 2023

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers   Source: TH  Context: The President of India exercised legislative power under Article 123 of the Constitution to promulgate The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023.   …