[ Day 74 – August 31, 2023] 75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2023 – GS3

  GS2 Full   Q1. Briefly mention the pros and cons of recently introduced Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 and Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill. (10M)   Q2: How does the Waste to Wealth mission focus on transforming waste management in India? Explain the key objectives and approaches of this mission in building a zero landfill …

[Mission 2024] Current Affairs Quiz , 31 August 2023

Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational and New Join our Twitter Channel HERE  Follow our Instagram Channel HERE Follow us on LinkedIn : HERE   Follow Vinay Sir on Twitter HERE Follow Vinay Sir on Instagram HERE Follow Vinay Sir on Facebook HERE Subscribe to Vinay Sir’s YouTube Channel HERE

Sansad TV: The Global Debate- U.S-China tensions over Taiwan

    Introduction: Following US Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, a furious China has launched a massive retaliation, launching its largest ever military drills around Taiwan. One-China policy: The One China policy is the recognition in the US of the long-held position in Beijing that there is only one China, and Taiwan is part …

[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 30 August 2023

      Follow us on our Official TELEGRAM Channel HERE Subscribe to Our Official YouTube Channel HERE Please subscribe to Our podcast channel HERE Official Facebook Page HERE Follow our Twitter Account HERE Follow our Instagram Account HERE Follow us on LinkedIn: HERE   Follow Vinay Sir on Twitter HERE Follow Vinay Sir on Instagram HERE Follow Vinay Sir on …

[ ADMISSIONS OPEN ] IPM 5.0 -2024 (Integrated Prelims-cum-Mains) TEST SERIES for UPSC CSE 2024 | Starts on 17th September 2023

  CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE FOR IPM 2024 5.0     The IPM-2024 5.0 Test series starts on: 17th September 2023 Fee: Rs. 37,000/- Early Bird Discount: 10% valid till 15th September 2023 Old Subscriber Discount: 10% Click HERE to view the Timetable for IPM 5.0-2024      Dear student, Welcome to Insights IAS – …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Cross the boulders in the Indus Waters Treaty

    Source: The Hindu   Prelims: Current events of international importance(India-Pakistan relations, Indus water treaty, Kishanganga Hydel Power Project, LOC, SAARC etc Mains GS Paper II: Bilateral, regional and global grouping involving India and affecting India’s interests, India and its neighborhood-relations   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), brokered by the World Bank …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : The Election Commission — autonomy in the crosshairs

  Source: The Hindu, Indian Express   Prelims: Current events of national importance(ECI, CEC, Article 324, PIL, constitution bench etc) Mains GS Paper II: Appointments to various constitutional posts, powers functions and responsibilities of various constitutional bodies etc ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The Supreme Court in a judgment directed that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and the …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : At Delhi summit, demonstrate climate leadership

  Source: The Hindu   Prelims: Current events of international importance, G20, Global south, Inflation etc. Mains GS Paper II & III: Significance of G20 countries, Bilateral, regional and global grouping and agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests.   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The G-20 summit in New Delhi (September 9-10) is a crucial moment to …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : BRICS 2.0

  Source: Indian Express   Prelims: Current events of international importance, G20, G7, BRICS etc. Mains GS Paper II & III: Significance of G20 countries, Bilateral, regional and global grouping and agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests.   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The decision to invite six countries — Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India

  Source: The Hindu Prelims: Current events of national importance, Environmental pollution and degradation(Solar energy, Paris Agreement), PM2.5 etc Mains GS Paper III: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation,Solar energy and its use in different sectors particularly agriculture etc. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS On Independence Day this year, the Prime Minister said that India is showing the world …

[Mission 2024] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 31 August 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 …

Kenya

Mapping   Source: HBL   India and Kenya signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for shipbuilding collaboration. The agreement focuses on capacity building and collaboration in ship design and construction. The partnership aims to enhance Kenya’s maritime capabilities along the Indian Ocean. The MoU was signed between India’s state-owned Goa Shipyard Limited and Kenya Shipyard Limited, …

Hurricane Idalia (Florida)

Mapping   Source: TH  Context: Hurricane Idalia hit Florida. The storm is a Category 3 hurricane. Florida is prone to hurricanes because of its location and climate. Florida’s long coastline and location between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico make it vulnerable to hurricanes from either side. Warm ocean waters can fuel hurricanes. Florida’s low-lying …

Cybterterms in News

Facts for Prelims (FFP)  Source: TH, Times Now   Context: Recently various cyber terms have been in the news. We have tried to cover them briefly    Spamouflage: Spamouflage is a Chinese influence campaign that has been active on over 50 platforms and forums, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). The accounts in …

Flora, Fauna and Funga

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: DTE  Origin of the term: The term “funga” was established five years ago by mycologists, mostly from Latin America. It refers to the kingdom fungi, which is one of the six kingdoms of biology. Significance: The term “fungi” should be added to discussions of biodiversity to raise awareness of the …

Mysteries of the Y chromosome

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: LIVESCIENCE  Context: For the first time, scientists have successfully sequenced the Y chromosome, providing insights that could impact the understanding of male infertility and various health issues.    Significance: Y chromosome sequence will aid the study of conditions and disorders linked to this chromosome, including male infertility. Significance for …

Kampala Declaration

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: DTE  Context: A total of 48 African countries have agreed to adopt the Kampala Ministerial Declaration on Migration, Environment, and Climate Change (KDMECC) in order to tackle the connection between human movement and climate change on the continent. This initiative aims to provide African states with a unified position …

‘Self-respect’ marriages

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE  Context: The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that “self-respect” marriages are valid under the Hindu Marriage Act The court overruled a 2014 Madras High Court ruling that stated that marriages performed by advocates are invalid. The court ruled that advocates can solemnize “self-respect” marriages in their personal capacity …