[Mission 2024] Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS: 27 October 2023

  NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same General Studies – 1   Topic: Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, the conduct of …

[Mission 2024] Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS: 25 October 2023

  NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same General Studies – 1   Topic: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. 1. Regionalism …

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

Venezuela

Mapping   Source: TH  Context: The recent thaw in U.S.-Venezuela relations is due to Maria Corina Machado’s victory in the opposition primary and the Biden administration’s decision to ease sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and mining sectors in exchange for fair elections in 2024. Geopolitical shifts related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict also played a role. The …

Haemoglobin

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: In a recent discovery published in Nature, scientists found that haemoglobin, typically associated with red blood cells, is also produced by chondrocytes, the cells responsible for making cartilage in the body.   What is haemoglobin? Haemoglobin is a Iron containing protein found in red blood cells that …

JioSpaceFiber

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: Reliance Jio has successfully demonstrated JioSpaceFiber, India’s first satellite-based gigabit internet service, at the India Mobile Congress.   This technology, developed in partnership with Luxembourg-based SES, leverages medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellites, particularly SES’s O3v and o3b mPOWER networks.   How is it different from Elong Musk’s …

Gir cow breed

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE  Context: The Rashtriya Gokul Mission, India’s initiative to enhance indigenous cattle breeds, has primarily promoted the Gir cow breed due to its high milk yield and adaptability.   What is Gir Cow Breed? The Gir cow is an indigenous breed of cattle in India known for its high milk …

2023 Champions of the Earth

Content for Mains Enrichment (CME)   Source: UNEP  Context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced the 2023 Champions of the Earth, recognizing individuals and organizations for innovative solutions to combat plastic pollution. The award, the UN’s highest environmental honor, acknowledges efforts to address the global plastic crisis.   Awardees and their contributions include: …

Speaker: need for impartiality and integrity

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Indian Parliament   Source: TH  Context: The article discusses the need for impartiality and integrity in the functioning of Speakers in Indian parliamentary bodies.   About Speaker:   Issues with the functioning of speakers in India:   Associated Cases: Kihoto Hollohan vs Zachillhu (1992): Minority judges argued that the Speaker’s power …

Coal: Necessary for India’s Green Transition

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Envirionment Conservation   Source: IE  Context: The transition to green energy in India is encountering challenges, especially in coal-rich states. While there’s a global focus on decarbonization and renewable energy (RE), coal continues to play a significant role in India’s energy landscape.   What is Energy transition? Energy transition involves shifting …