PEN Pinter Prize

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE  Context: Michael Rosen, a British children’s writer and performance poet, has been awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2023. The prize is given to a writer from the UK, Ireland, and the Commonwealth who is committed to fearless exposition of truth about contemporary life.   Michael Rosen works: Rosen is …

Painting Roofs White

Content for Mains Enrichment  Source: BBC Extreme heat in Indian slums is negatively affecting women’s health and productivity. To address this issue, the Mahila Housing Trust (MHT), a non-profit organization, has introduced a simple solution: painting roofs with white solar-reflective paint. The reflective paint helps limit the heat from infiltrating the homes, providing relief to …

 Affirmative Action in Higher Education

Content for Mains Enrichment   Source: TH The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled to strike down race-conscious policies in college admissions, bringing an end to affirmative action in higher education. Affirmative action refers to admissions policies that aim to increase the representation of minority students, such as Black and Hispanic students, on college campuses. Many …

Challenges Faced by India’s bioeconomy

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Biotechnology  Source: TH  Context: India’s bioeconomy growth is not in sync with desired funding and policy support. Bioeconomy: It is the economic activity involving the use of biotechnology and biomass in the production of goods, services, or energy.   India’s bioeconomy: According to the DBT’s ‘Bioeconomy Report 2022’ report, India’s bioeconomy …

How does climate affect social issues?

GS Paper 1  Syllabus: Indian society   Source: DTE  Context: According to a study, domestic violence will rise as temperatures across the Indian subcontinent spike.   Findings of the study: These findings highlight the vulnerabilities and inequalities of women experiencing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in low- and middle-income countries in the context of global climate …

[MISSION 2024] Insights SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 30 June 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: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from …

Maintaining environmental integrity is crucial for safeguarding the welfare of both human beings and the natural environment. Discuss.

Topic: dimensions of ethics; 7. Maintaining environmental integrity is crucial for safeguarding the welfare of both human beings and the natural environment. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4. Key Demand of the question: To write about environmental integrity, …

What are critical minerals and on what basis are they designated as such? Ensuring access to critical minerals is crucial for strategic purposes and the advancement of clean energy technologies. Examine.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 6. What are critical minerals and on what basis are they designated as such? Ensuring access to critical minerals is crucial for strategic purposes and the advancement of clean energy technologies. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Indian Express Why the question: In a strategic move, …

Inflation affects several macroeconomic parameters and can have significant consequences on the overall economy.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 5. Inflation affects several macroeconomic parameters and can have significant consequences on the overall economy. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India Why the question: Indian households find themselves yet again struggling to cope with a …

Fiscal federalism plays a vital role in the effective functioning of a federal system of government. The Indian government should take proactive steps to address issues related to fiscal federalism and implement measures to enhance the autonomy of states in financial matters. Discuss.

Topic: issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure 4. Fiscal federalism plays a vital role in the effective functioning of a federal system of government. The Indian government should take proactive steps to address issues related to fiscal federalism and implement measures to enhance the autonomy of states in financial matters. Discuss. (250 words) …

To fully harness India’s demographic dividend, the government must address significant gaps in education and skills training to ensure that the population’s potential is realized to its fullest extent. Analyse.

Topic: population and associated issues 3. To fully harness India’s demographic dividend, the government must address significant gaps in education and skills training to ensure that the population’s potential is realized to its fullest extent. Analyse.  (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India Why the question: According to the IMF, it …