UPSC Sansad TV: Special Report- Doctrine of Separation of Powers

    Introduction: The Constitution lays down the structure and defines and demarcates the role and functions of every organ of the State and establishes norms for their inter-relationships, checks and balances. The doctrine of separation of powers implies that each pillar of democracy – the executive, legislature and the judiciary – perform separate functions …

UPSC EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : The geopolitics in the Bangladesh election results

  Source: The Hindu   Prelims: Current events of international importance(India-Bangladesh relations, SAARC, Teesta water agreement etc Mains GS Paper II: Bilateral, regional and global grouping involving India, Significance of Indo-Pacific for India etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Bangladesh held its national elections. The ruling Awami League and allies achieved a victory by getting 225 out …

Sagar Island

Mapping:   Source: DTE  Context: The Ganga Sagar Mela on Sagar Island, West Bengal, attracted a record 10 million pilgrims, facing environmental challenges due to its vulnerability to cyclones and rising sea levels. West Bengal has urged for ‘national fair’ status and financial support from the central government. The pilgrimage saw over 6 million people …

Fixed-dose combination

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: The Print Context: India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has given conditional approval for the continued manufacture and sale of five fixed-dose combination (FDC) medicines. The FDC drugs in question are part of the 344 drug combinations banned by the government in 2016.  

Punganur cows

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi fed Punganur cows at his residence on Makar Sankranti. Punganur is a unique dwarf breed native to Andhra Pradesh, considered the shortest-humped cattle globally.   About the Cow: The Punganur cow is native to Punganur village in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district. It is …

Lithium Exploration

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB Context: India has reached a historic milestone by signing an agreement between Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) and Argentina’s state-owned enterprise, Catamarca Minera y Energética Sociedad del Estado (CAMYEN SE), marking the first-ever lithium exploration and mining project by an Indian government company.   The agreement allows KABIL …

India Meteorological Department

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB   Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 150th year of establishment and service to the nation.   About India Meteorological Department: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the primary government agency for meteorology and related topics.  It is responsible for weather forecasting, seismology, and meteorological observations. The …

Kachchhi Kharek

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context:  Kachchhi Kharek, the indigenous variety of dates from Kutch, Gujarat, has been granted a geographical indication (GI) tag by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDT) of India. This makes Kachchhi Kharek the second fruit from Gujarat to receive a GI tag, following Gir …

Appraisal of IBC

 GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Indian Economy   Source: BS  Context: The article assesses the effectiveness of India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), enacted in 2016, in resolving financial distress and enhancing economic well-being. The IBC aims to address Non-performing Assets (NPAs) and debt defaults.   What is IBC? The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), enacted …

UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 17 January 2024

  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 …