Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: INS Imphal, the third warship of Project 15B forming the Visakhapatnam class stealth-guided missile destroyers, is set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy. The commissioning of INS Imphal holds special significance, being the largest and most advanced destroyer named after a city from the northeast. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have observed rapid evolution in a flowering plant, Viola arvensis (field pansy), in Paris, France. The plant is producing less nectar and smaller flowers to attract fewer pollinators, displaying signs of self-pollination. What are the reason for the evolution? Changes in …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: China, the leading global processor of rare earths, has imposed a ban on the export of technology essential for extracting and separating these strategic metals. This action is part of a revision to the list of technologies considered vital for national security. The ban covers not only …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Indian government is exploring options to reinstate tax remission benefits for sugar exports, which were excluded from the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme in June 2022. Sugar was moved to the ‘restricted’ category as a precautionary measure to enhance domestic availability …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Metal engraving, a traditional craft practised across North Africa and West Asia for centuries, has gained international recognition by being added to UNESCO’s intangible heritage list. North African metal art refers to the traditional craft of manually cutting words or symbols into metal, particularly jewellery and household objects. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: The article discusses the association of Apostle Bartholomew with agriculture in Goa, particularly during the harvest festival called Konsachem. What is Konsachem? It is an important harvest festival celebrated in Goa, primarily in August. Both Hindus and Catholics participate in their unique ways. The festival involves blessing …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Unemployment Source: TH Context: India is facing a jobs crisis, marked by low labour demand for regular wage work. Status of High unemployment rate in India: The unemployment rate in the country has consistently increased over the last two decades – from 2% in 2010 to 5% in 2015 …
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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: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1. How is smog formed? Examine …
Topic: Work culture. 7. Leadership should exemplify ethical behaviour and demonstrate a commitment to integrity. Discuss. (150 words) 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 Demand of the question: To write about components of ethical workplace …
Topic: challenges of corruption. 6. Successfully tackling corruption is a catalyst for positive transformation across various sectors. It creates a virtuous cycle where increased public trust, economic development, and social justice reinforce each other, leading to a more equitable, stable, and prosperous society. Elaborate. (250 words) Why the question: The question is part of the …
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. 5. Human trafficking is a transnational crime that operates across borders, making coordination and cooperation among countries challenging. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Live Mint Why the question: Human trafficking is the modern version of the olden-day …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 4. Enumerate any five invasive alien species prevalent in India. Implementing strategies for early detection and rapid response can prevent the establishment and spread of invasive species, saving both resources and ecosystems. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India Why …
Topic: Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 3. The House leaders — the Speaker and the Rajya Sabha chairman, who preside over parliamentary proceedings and represent the institution, are crucial for maintaining the integrity of the legislative process and must act in a non-partisan …
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. 2. As global temperatures rise, permafrost is thawing at an accelerated rate, leading to a variety of environmental, social, …
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1. How is smog formed? Examine its impact in detail and ways to mitigate it. (150 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1. Key Demand of the question: To write …
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Dear Students, Our motto has always been to simplify your UPSC CSE preparation. In pursuance of the above objective, our team decided to improve the magazines further. The new and improved version of our Weekly CA Magazine has several features/changes: No more bullets in the index (a much-requested feature! Yes, we are always listening …
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