[Mission 2024] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 15 December 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 …

Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary

Facts for Prelims (FFP)  Source: HT  Context: A tiger has been spotted at a record-high elevation of 3,640 meters in the Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim. This marks the highest elevation in India where tigers have been observed, surpassing the previous record of 3,630 meters in Arunachal Pradesh.   About Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary  

AKTOCYTE

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: Scientists from the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and M/s. IDRS Labs Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru have collaboratively developed a breakthrough nutraceutical named AKTOCYTE tablets. These tablets aim to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy by minimizing the side effects associated with the …

Bhagat Singh

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE  Context: The recent serious breach of security in Parliament brought to light the revolutionary activities of Bhagat Singh.   Background: Over 94 years ago, on April 8, 1929, Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw feeble bombs and pamphlets in Delhi’s Central Assembly (now referred to as the Indian Parliament) …

Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH    Context: The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for 2023 has been jointly awarded to classical pianist Daniel Barenboim and peace activist Ali Abu Awwad. The award acknowledges their efforts in promoting mutual social and cultural understanding through music, dialogue, and people’s participation

Important outcomes of COP28

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environment Conservation   Source: IE  Context: Recently concluded COP28 to UNFCCC in Dubai, delivered significant outcomes   What is COP28? COP28 is the 28th annual United Nations (UN) climate meeting, which took place from November 30 to December 12, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). COP stands for the 28th Conference of …

[MISSION 2024] Insights SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 15 December 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: Social empowerment 1. Addressing gender-based violence and challenging entrenched patriarchal norms in …

Justice, accountability and responsiveness in administration is an essential precondition for ensuring that citizens are treated fairly and their rights are upheld. Discuss.

Topic:  Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker- sections. 7. Justice, accountability and responsiveness in administration is an essential precondition for ensuring that citizens are treated fairly and their rights are upheld. Discuss. (150 Words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: …

What do you understand by the core value system of civil servants?

Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections. 6. What do you understand by the core value system of civil servants? (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General …

Delhi declaration on Artificial Intelligence (AI) aims to create a regulatory framework that fosters innovation and growth while ensuring that AI is developed and deployed responsibly. Analyse.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 5. Delhi declaration on Artificial Intelligence (AI) aims to create a regulatory framework that fosters innovation and growth while ensuring that AI is developed and deployed responsibly. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India Why …

Do you think that the economic reforms of 1991 have resulted in inclusive growth in the country? State your opinion.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 4. Do you think that the economic reforms of 1991 have resulted in inclusive growth in the country? State your opinion. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static …

Digitisation of land records offer numerous benefits ranging from increased efficiency and transparency to economic growth and rural development. Discuss.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 3. Digitisation of land records offer numerous benefits ranging from increased efficiency and transparency to economic growth and rural development. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate. Reference: Live Mint Why …

Ending poverty requires a comprehensive and integrated approach that addresses the root causes of poverty, focusing not only on income but also on education, healthcare, gender equality, and sustainable development. Analyse.

Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 2. Ending poverty requires a comprehensive and integrated approach that addresses the root causes of poverty, focusing not only on income but also on education, healthcare, gender equality, and sustainable development. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part …

Addressing gender-based violence and challenging entrenched patriarchal norms in India indeed requires an efficient state intervention. Examine.

Topic: Social empowerment 1. Addressing gender-based violence and challenging entrenched patriarchal norms in India indeed requires an efficient state intervention. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India Why the question: United Nations data over the past decade has maintained that as many as one in three women globally have …