How does GPS work

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH   Context: The article discusses the functionality and significance of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Established by the U.S. Department of Défense in 1973, GPS is a constellation of 24 satellites orbiting the Earth, providing location information through a network of ground control stations and user devices.   …

Action plan to reduce emissions from the cooling sector

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: DTE  Context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has proposed an action plan to make the global cooling sector more sustainable, aiming to reduce predicted greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2050. The cooling sector, vital for combatting rising temperatures, maintaining food quality, and supporting economies, currently accounts for …

Football Heading

Content for Mains Enrichment   Source: TH  Context: New research suggests a link between soccer heading, the act of players hitting the ball with their head, and a measurable decline in the microstructure and function of the brain over a two-year period.   Additionally, high heading levels were linked to a decline in verbal learning …

World Soil Day: Soil Degradation

GS1/GS3 Paper   Syllabus: Environment Conservation   Source: DTE  Context: The article emphasizes the importance of preserving and restoring soil health for a sustainable future, especially given the threats posed by human activities and decreasing soil productivity.   How Soil is formed?  Soil formation involves the gradual breakdown of rocks and the incorporation of organic material, …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : The Ambedkar touch in rethinking social justice policies

    Source: The Hindu Prelims: BR Ambedkar, constitution of India, SC, Phule etc Mains GS Paper I: Modern Indian history from middle of eighteenth century until the present-significant events, personalities, issues etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Modern liberal ideas, capitalist development and democratic churning have made it possible that Dalits are now a well-recognised social …

[MISSION 2024] Insights SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 06 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 – 2   Topic: Government policies and Interventions, Local body governance Q1. Empowered local governance is key …

What do you understand by ‘dark patterns’? How does it mislead buyers? Mention ethical concerns related to it.

Topic: Applications of Business Ethics Q7. What do you understand by ‘dark patterns’? How does it mislead buyers? Mention ethical concerns related to it. (10M) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: IE Why the question: Centre notifies guidelines against ‘dark patterns’ that mislead buyers Key Demand of the question: To provide a comprehensive understanding of ‘dark patterns,’ elucidate …

Ethical transparency and Ethical accountability should not be just mere words but rather internalized as a habit which should be performed even without any external push. Elaborate.

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. Q6. Ethical transparency and Ethical accountability should not be just mere words but rather internalized as a habit which should be performed even without any external push. Elaborate. (10M) Difficulty level: …

Highlight the key provisions of the three recent Bills aimed at transforming criminal laws in India. Evaluate the changes in terms of gender inclusivity.

Topic: Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; money laundering and its prevention. Q5. Highlight the key provisions of the three recent Bills aimed at transforming criminal laws in India. Evaluate the changes in terms of gender inclusivity.  (15M) Difficulty …

Discuss the components of Cyber Security. Explain the various mechanisms available at different levels to handle them.

Topic: Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; money laundering and its prevention.  Q4. Discuss the components of Cyber Security. Explain the various mechanisms available at different levels to handle them. (10M) Difficulty level: Easy  Reference:  Cyber Security  Why the …

The price of India’s development is evident in the degradation of its soil. How can India achieve a balance between development and preventing soil degradation?

Topic: Environment Conservation  Q3. The price of India’s development is evident in the degradation of its soil. How can India achieve a balance between development and preventing soil degradation? (15M) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: DTE Why the Question? The United Nations celebrates December 5 as World Soil Day every year to commemorate the birthday of the late …

Suicide inflicts profound damage, necessitating multi-sectoral collaborations to achieve a significant reduction in mortality rates in India. Discuss

Topic: Social Justice Q2. Suicide inflicts profound damage, necessitating multi-sectoral collaborations to achieve a significant reduction in mortality rates in India. Discuss (15M) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The Wire Why the question: Crimes Against Women and Children, Suicides, Sudden Deaths Increased in 2022: NCRB Report  Structure of the answer: Introduction: Highlight the seriousness of the issue …

Empowered local governance is key for forest restoration and management in India. Illustrate using the case study.

Topic: Government policies and Interventions, Local body governance Q1. Empowered local governance is key for forest restoration and management in India. Illustrate using the case study. (10M) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: DTE Key Demand of the question: To elaborate on the significance of empowered local governance in the context of forest restoration and management in India, …