[MISSION 2024] Insights SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 14 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: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different …

Compare and contrast persuasion and influence. While persuasion has the potential to change decision-making patterns, its success depends on various factors. Substantiate.

Topic:  social influence and persuasion.   7. Compare and contrast persuasion and influence. While persuasion has the potential to change decision-making patterns, its success depends on various factors. Substantiate. Difficulty level: Moderate Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of Mission-2024 Secure. Key …

Attitudes play a crucial role in influencing behavior, and when shaped in a positive and constructive manner, they can contribute to achieving favorable outcomes. Explain.

Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion 6. Attitudes play a crucial role in influencing behavior, and when shaped in a positive and constructive manner, they can contribute to achieving favorable outcomes. Explain. (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Ethics, Integrity …

The waste-to-wealth potential of biogas is a significant prospect, however adequate infrastructure, supportive policies, and community engagement are crucial factors for realizing the full benefits of biogas as a sustainable and profitable resource. Discuss.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 5. The waste-to-wealth potential of biogas is a significant prospect, however adequate infrastructure, supportive policies, and community engagement are crucial factors for realizing the full benefits of biogas as a sustainable and profitable resource. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India …

India’s informal sector plays a crucial role in the country’s economy and has several notable contributions. Examine.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 4. India’s informal sector plays a crucial role in the country’s economy and has several notable contributions. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India Why the question: PLFS data gives us another insight into the …

Throw light on the key takeaways from the recently held COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Discuss further actions that are needed to tackle climate change.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate 3. Throw light on the key takeaways from the recently held COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Discuss further actions that are needed to tackle climate change.  (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express , Indian Express Why the question: The COP28 climate meeting delivered some …

Explain the factors contributing to the communalization of society and elaborate on the actions necessary to foster unity and acceptance among individuals.

Topic: communalism, regionalism & secularism. 2. Explain the factors contributing to the communalization of society and elaborate on the actions necessary to foster unity and acceptance among individuals. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1. Key …

How did the revolutionary movement evolve under Bhagat Singh? Elaborate upon his idea of ‘revolution’.

Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. 1.  How did the revolutionary movement evolve under Bhagat Singh? Elaborate upon his idea of ‘revolution’. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express ,Insights on India Why the question: The men who jumped into Lok Sabha were …

[Mission 2024] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 13 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 …

Almora Fault

Mapping   Source: DTE  Context: Union Earth Sciences Minister reported an increased number of earthquakes in 2023, attributing it to the activation of the Almora Fault in Western Nepal. However, experts dispute this claim, asserting that tectonic collisions, not the Almora Fault, cause earthquakes in the Himalayan region.   What is the Almora Fault? It …

‘AMRIT’ technology

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) – Madras has developed the ‘AMRIT’ technology for removing arsenic and metal ions from water   What is AMRIT Technology? It has been developed by IIT-Madras, and focuses on removing arsenic and metal ions from water to address water quality issues. Using …

Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS)

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change has introduced the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme to encourage sustainable forest management and agroforestry practices in India.   What is sustainable forest management and agroforestry? Sustainable Forest management involves the responsible and balanced use of forest resources …