[Mission 2024] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 18 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 …

Blue Dragon

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Earth.com  Context: Scientists have discovered a new mosasaur, named Wakayama Soryu, in Japan that lived 72 million years ago. Dubbed the “blue dragon,” this marine predator, comparable in size to a great white shark, was found with unique features such as long rear flippers and a shark-like dorsal fin. …

Krutrim

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TOI  Context: Ola has announced the development of a “Made for India” Large Language Model like ChatGPT equivalent called Krutrim. This AI system, designed to support 10 Indian languages, will operate independently from Ola’s mobility and EV businesses. The system, trained on proprietary datasets, aims to address India’s linguistic …

Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) program

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: UN, PIB  Context: Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) program, a collaborative effort between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), was recently launched in Saint Lucia. India has been selected as the Partner Administration and will contribute Tax Experts to the …

DARE TO DREAM SCHEME

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The Dare to Dream (D2D) scheme is a contest organized by the Ministry of Defence in India, specifically by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). The contest aims to encourage innovation and creativity among individual innovators and start-ups.   About Dare to Dream Contest: The Dare …

Scheme to Accelerate Exploration of Critical Minerals

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The Ministry of Mines has introduced a new scheme to expedite the exploration of critical and deep-seated minerals. Under this initiative, the ministry will directly sanction exploration projects to Notified Private Exploration Agencies (NPEAs). Additionally, these NPEAs are now permitted to bid for auctioning mineral blocks they …

Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT)

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TOI  Context: The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has overturned the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi) fine of Rs 7 crore on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in the dark-fibre case. The investigation focused on potential violations of regulations and circulars related to fraudulent and unfair trade practices.

Sultan of Oman Visit to India: India-Oman Relations

GS Paper  2  Syllabus: India’s Bilateral Relations   Source: TH  Context: On December 16, the Indian Prime Minister held bilateral talks with the Sultan of Oman at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, aiming to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.   Facets of India-Oman Relations   Oman’s strategic importance for India: Oman holds …

[MISSION 2024] Insights SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 18 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: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. 1. India intervened in the …

“The highest result of education is tolerance” ― Helen Keller

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7. What does this quote means to you? (150 words) “The highest result of education is tolerance” ― Helen Keller Difficulty level: Easy Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of Mission-2024 Secure. …

“In civilized life, law floats in a sea of ethics”. Earl Warren.

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 6. What does this quote means to you? (150 words) “In civilized life, law floats in a sea of ethics”. Earl Warren. Difficulty level: Difficult. Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part …

Oil spills pose a severe threat to marine ecosystems. Preventing oil spills through stringent safety measures and regulations remains a crucial aspect of minimizing their impact on the environment. Discuss.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 5. Oil spills pose a severe threat to marine ecosystems. Preventing oil spills through stringent safety measures and regulations remains a crucial aspect of minimizing their impact on the environment. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India Why the question: Cyclone …

Examine the factors behind increasing cases of farmer suicides. What are the policy measures that are needed to prevent them?

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4. Examine the factors behind increasing cases of farmer suicides. What are the policy measures that are needed to prevent them? (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express ,  Insights on India Why the question: The …

The current structure of UN Security Council (UNSC) is often criticized for being undemocratic, as it grants veto power to a select few, giving them disproportionate influence. Analyse.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 3. The current structure of UN Security Council (UNSC) is often criticized for being undemocratic, as it grants veto power to a select few, giving them disproportionate influence. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: The continued US support for …