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 …
Mapping: Source: TH Context: The Forest Department is removing invasive species in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve’s core areas, focusing on the Ulandy range. Native tree saplings are being planted on 90 hectares, part of the Restoration of Degraded Forests Landscape Project supported by NABARD. Tribal communities from ATR are involved in removing invasive plants …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Live Mint Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a flight test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. The test involved intercepting a high-speed unmanned aerial target at a very low altitude. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco) has been assessed for the first time on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. The assessment estimates a population size of 2,275-3,792 mature individuals across the Himalayan range of Nepal, India, and the Tibetan Plateau. Conservation …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The article discusses Humboldt’s enigma, a concept proposed by Alexander von Humboldt in the 19th century that suggests a relationship between temperature, altitude, humidity, and biodiversity. Humboldt’s enigma is the idea that the Earth’s tropical areas are not the only biodiverse regions. According to this idea, many areas outside …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering Facilities Map (I-STEM) is launching the Samavesha project at IISc., Bengaluru. The project aims to enhance research collaboration in India by improving accessibility to facilities and labs. The platform allows researchers and industries to connect with institutions that have the required …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: January 14 marks the significance and celebration of festivals such as Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Lohri, which are observed across India. The festivals mark the transition of seasons, symbolizing the end of winter and the onset of warmer months. Makar Sankranti and Pongal are associated with the …
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Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Context: In the Dandakaranya forest near Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, 11 women officers from the Maharashtra police, informally called commandos, stand ready at an outpost near the Maoist frontier. Trained in jungle warfare and weaponry, they are part of a 200-strong security force facing the Maoist headquarters …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Intervention Source: TH Context: The article emphasizes the need for robust regulation in India’s online gaming industry due to emerging market failures, including concerns about addiction, mental health, financial fraud, and national security issues. What is Online gaming? It refers to video games/mobile games that are played over …
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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: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different …
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Topic : Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 4. When faced with adversity, individuals reveal their true nature, displaying qualities such as resilience, integrity, empathy, and courage. Examine. Difficulty level: Moderate Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper …
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 3. Morality goes beyond mere adherence to a set of prescribed rules and involves the development of a virtuous and principled character. Elaborate. Difficulty level: Easy Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General …
Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. 2. The Moderate phase in Indian nationalism was characterized by the advocacy of a gradual and constitutional approach towards achieving political reforms and greater Indian representation within the British colonial framework. Elaborate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: …
Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. 1. The rise of Indian nationalism in the mid-nineteenth century was influenced by a combination of social, economic, political, and cultural factors. Examine. (250) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part …
