Day: September 19, 2023

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Questions from the Insights IAS Mains Test Series in UPSC Civil Services Exam Mains 2023: General Studies Paper 3

    Insights IAS Mains Test Series: Your Blueprint for Success in UPSC CSE Mains   Click here to View the Questions from the Insights IAS Mains test Series in the UPSC Mains 2023 GS-3 Paper   Dear Student,   Success in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Mains requires knowledge, strategy, and practice. Insights …

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[Mission 2024] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 19 September 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 …

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Global North/South Divide (Brandt Line)

Mapping   The Brandt Line (an imaginary line) is a concept that categorizes the world into richer countries mainly in the Northern Hemisphere and poorer countries mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, highlighting global economic disparities. “Global North” (wealthier communities) and a “Global South“ (poorer communities) exist both within and among nations. The line is based …

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Dhanush guns

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH   Context: The Indian Army is on track to complete the induction of 114 Dhanush artillery guns by 2026, with one regiment already operational. About Dhanush: These 155 mm, 45-caliber towed artillery guns have a range of 36 km and have demonstrated a range of 38 km with specialized …

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‘Pralay’ ballistic missiles

Facts for Prelims (FFP)  Source: TOI  Context: The Indian defence ministry has approved the acquisition of a regiment of ‘Pralay’ ballistic missiles for deployment along the Line of Actual Control and the Line of Control. ‘Pralay’ will become the longest-range surface-to-surface missile in the Army’s inventory and will form a key part of India’s Rocket …

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World Ozone Day

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change celebrated the 29th World Ozone Day, commemorating the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987, which aimed to phase out Ozone Depleting Substances.   The theme for World Ozone Day 2023 is “Montreal Protocol: fixing the ozone layer and …

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Old Parliament Building

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE, TH  Context: Parliament proceedings will soon shift to the new Parliament Building The Sansad Bhavan is India’s parliamentary seat, home to the Lok Sabha (lower house) and Rajya Sabha (upper house).   Historical aspects: Foundation: The foundation stone was laid on February 12, 1921, by the Duke of …

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Three Hoysala temples declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH Significance: The temples’ inclusion as World Heritage Sites signifies global recognition for their cultural and architectural significance and is likely to promote tourism in the region.    Hoysala architecture, developed between the 11th and 14th centuries in southern Karnataka under the Hoysala Empire, is characterized by: A unique …

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California Suing Major Oil Companies

Content for Mains Enrichment   Source: DTE  Context: California is suing five major oil and gas companies, including Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and BP, for allegedly deceiving and concealing information about the dangers of fossil fuels and their contribution to climate change. The lawsuit claims that these actions have caused harm to California, including …

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Tackling Food Inflation

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Indian Economy/ Agriculture   Source: ICRIER  Context: An ICRIER paper, “Tackling Food Inflation: Is restricting exports and imposing stocking limits the optimal policy?” discusses the causes of high food inflation in India, and government actions, and suggests alternative solutions.   Current status of India’s Food Inflation: India’s retail inflation in August …

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Case Study: Gender impacts of Climate change in Jharkhand

GS2/GS3/GS1 Paper   Syllabus: Government policies and Intervention/ Environment Conservation/ Impact on women   Source: DTE  Context: Climate change in Jharkhand has gender-specific impacts, as women and girls in both rural villages and urban slums face unique challenges:   To address these challenges, solutions include rainwater harvesting systems, reviving traditional eating habits, and promoting the cultivation …

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[COMPILATION] Insights Mind Map, August 2023

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