[ ADMISSIONS OPEN ] Insights IAS PSIR Test Series for Mains 2023

  CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE   Starts from : 17th June 2023 Fee: Rs. 9000/- incl taxes Total : 8 Tests(4 Sectional + 4 Full Length) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TIMETABLE    The current UPSC trend emphasises the necessity of excelling in all disciplines, especially optional subjects. Not only should one be eqipped with …

[ Monthly Compilation]Content For Mains Enrichment(CME)-April 2023 | Enrich your UPSC Mains Prep with Our Powerhouse Content

  Dear Students,   Our motto has always been to simplify your UPSC CSE preparation. In pursuance of the above objective, we have come up with a new monthly compilation: Content for Mains Enrichment(CME).   Are you preparing for UPSC Mains and looking for an edge over the competition? Look no further than our CME …

[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 31 May 2023

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EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : A parliamentary democracy or an executive democracy

    Source: The Hindu Prelims: Parliament-Structure, organization and functioning, whip etc Mains GS Paper II: Parliamentary democracy, functions of whip etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The exclusion of the President from the new Parliament inauguration(formal head of the executive) and the symbolism around the Sengol(a scepter originally used to signify the transfer of power between …

[Mission 2023] Current Affairs Quiz , 1 Jun 2023

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 1 June 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 …

New exoplanet with a mass 13 times that of Jupiter discovered

  Source: TH   Context: A new Jupiter-size exoplanet with the highest density known to this date and mass 13 times that of Jupiter, has been discovered by ISRO. The discovery of this massive exoplanet was made using the indigenously made PRL Advanced Radial-velocity Abu-sky Search spectrograph (PARAS). The newly discovered exoplanet is found around …

Chytridiomycosis

  Source: TH    Context: A new study has now developed a method to detect all known strains of a disease-killing frog’s world over, caused by the amphibian chytrid fungus. Chytridiomycosis, or “chytrid” for short, has driven severe declines in over 500 frog species and caused 90 extinctions, including seven in Australia. The extreme rate …

Flavanols

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: CNN    Context: A team of researchers recently discovered that a diet low in flavanols – a type of nutrient found in a variety of fruits, vegetables, and beverages such as tea, cocoa, or wine – plays a fundamental role in driving age-related memory loss.  These findings suggest that the ageing brain …

India’s first rare earth permanent magnets plant

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: BS  Context: Recently, the PM has inaugurated India’s first facility to produce rare earth permanent magnets in Visakhapatnam.   What are Permanent Magnets? A permanent magnet is a type of magnet that can create a magnetic field without needing any external power source. It is called “permanent” because once …

Graphene

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH  Context: India needs to catch up in the research and production of graphene, a revolutionary material with numerous applications.   About Graphene:     Tags: graphene

Abaucin

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: Scientists have used machine learning to discover a potential new antibiotic called abaucin, which targets the highly resistant Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria.   What is Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria?  Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative bacteria known for its ability to develop resistance to many antibiotics. It is a major …

Indian toy industry

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Effects of Liberalisation on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and Their Effects on Industrial Growth   Source: TH  Context: India has recently turned a net exporter of toys (in 2020-21 and 2021-22), ending decades of import dominance.   An overview of the Indian toy industry:  In 2015-16, the industry had …

Key takeaways from the RBI Annual Report for 2022-23

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment   Source: HT  Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its annual report for the year 2022-23, providing information on the RBI’s functioning through the fiscal year as well as the state of the economy   …

ADB: Country Partnership Strategy for India (CSP): 2023-2027

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, and mandate.  Source: ADB, ET    Context: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced its India strategy for the period 2023-2027, with a key focus on employment creation and promoting green growth   What is Country Partnership Strategy for India (CPS): 2023-2027  The …