[MISSION 2024] Insights SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 11 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: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical …

“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” ― Rosa Parks

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 7. What does this quote means to you? (150 words) “You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” ― Rosa Parks Difficulty level: Moderate Why the question: The question is part of the static …

“Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.” ― Sigmund Freud

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 6.  What does this quote means to you? (150 words) “Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.” ― Sigmund Freud Difficulty level: Moderate Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper …

Explain gene therapy and explore the range of possibilities and potential issues that are associated with this innovative technology?

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. 5. Explain gene therapy and explore the range of possibilities and potential issues that are associated with this innovative technology? (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Indian Express ,  Insights on India Why the question: Gene and …

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has to tread a tightrope between stimulating a economic growth and managing inflation in the country. Examine.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has to tread a tightrope between stimulating a economic growth and managing inflation in the country. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The MPC has rather surprisingly opted to keep the RBI’s repo …

The European Union’s carbon tax has been a topic of debate, particularly concerning its potential impact on developing countries like India. Carbon taxes can play a crucial role in addressing climate change, they must be carefully designed and implemented to ensure fairness, effectiveness, and broad acceptance. Examine.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 3. The European Union’s carbon tax has been a topic of debate, particularly concerning its potential impact on developing countries like India. Carbon taxes can play a crucial role in addressing climate change, they must be carefully designed and …

In the context of the recently introduced Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP), while ethanol blending can reduce carbon emissions and contribute to energy security, concerns persist regarding the potential implications for food security. Analyse.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2. In the context of the recently introduced Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP), while ethanol blending can reduce carbon emissions and contribute to energy security, concerns persist regarding the potential implications for food security. Analyse. (250 words) …

The world’s glaciers are shrinking at a faster rate than before. Discuss in detail the impact of glacial melt across the World.

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1. The world’s glaciers are shrinking at a faster rate than before. Discuss in detail the impact of glacial …

[Mission 2024] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 09 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 …

  Armenia and Azerbaijan

Mapping Source: TH Context: Armenia and Azerbaijan have reached a significant agreement, agreeing to exchange prisoners of war and work towards signing a peace treaty, a move praised by the European Union as a major step towards peace in the historically troubled region. Both countries are fighting over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, resulting in casualties …

Global Cooling Watch 2023

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: UN  Context:  The Global Cooling Watch 2023 report by UNEP highlights pathways to achieve near-zero emissions from cooling.   About the Report It focuses on three key measures: passive cooling, higher-energy efficiency standards, and a faster phase-down of climate-warming refrigerants. Aligned with the Global Cooling Pledge, the report aims …

Fourth-generation nuclear plant

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: HT  Context: China has launched the world’s first commercial operations of a fourth-generation gas-cooled nuclear reactor power plant, the Shidao Bay plant in eastern Shandong province. Unlike conventional reactors, this plant utilizes small modular reactors (SMRs), which are high-temperature reactors cooled by gas instead of pressurized water. SMRs are …