Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7. The middle path is the core of Buddha’s teaching and can be adopted in all walks of life. Elaborate with examples. Difficulty level: Tough. Reference: plato.stanford.edu Why the question: Key Demand of the question: Description of Aristotle’s Golden mean between virtues and …
Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 6. Explain the moral philosophy of Eudaimonism with examples. (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate. Reference: newworldencyclopedia.org Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4. Key Demand of the question: Detailed description of the concept …
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Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 5. Addressing the need for social security in India requires a comprehensive and integrated approach that includes measures for income support, healthcare, education, and protection against various social and economic risks. Substantiate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Live Mint Why the question: A five-point agenda to …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4. India is a country known for its rich cultural and religious diversity, and religious tourism holds significant potential in the nation. Discuss the measures that are needed to promote religious tourism in the country. (250 …
Topic: 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. 3. Climate change is associated with increased variability in weather patterns. In the case of the Indian monsoon, there have been reports of more intense and erratic rainfall, leading to …
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. 2. While the Battle of Plassey was crucial in the initial establishment of British influence in Bengal, it was the Battle of Buxar that confirmed and consolidated their power over the region. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty …
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. 1. In the aftermath of the third Carnatic War, the English reigned supreme over India as all their European rivals had been decisively eliminated. Analyse the reasons for the victory of English. (250 words) Difficulty level: …
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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 …
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Mapping: Source: TH Context: China is expanding its trade influence in South America with a new mega port project in the Peruvian town of Chancay. The over $3 billion deep water port, majority-owned by Chinese state-owned firm Cosco Shipping, is set to start operations late this year. This port, part of China’s ‘Belt and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DH Context: Chinese startup Betavolt has developed a “nuclear battery” that can produce power for 50 years without charge. The battery, which is smaller than a coin, contains 63 nuclear isotopes and converts radioisotope energy into electrical energy. Betavolt claims it is the world’s first battery to achieve miniaturization …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Large parts of North India, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi, and Punjab, have been experiencing heavy fog since December 2023. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) utilizes satellite data, particularly from INSAT 3D and INSAT 3DR, to track and analyze the fog. How Indian National …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: BS Context: The Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR) has urged wheat farmers to remain vigilant against yellow rust, a pest that historically appeared in some districts of Haryana during this period. Yellow rust, a fungal disease, adversely impacts wheat crops by creating yellow stripes …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Med Context: The Ministry of Education has sent to states/UTs for consideration guidelines for coaching centres. Education comes under Concurrent List status, with coaching institutes falling under state/UT jurisdiction. Need for Guidelines: Regulation is deemed necessary due to recent incidents, including fire-related deaths and suicides, coupled with …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: HT Context: The Assam Government reinstated the traditional buffalo fight (Moh-Juj) after a nine-year hiatus, following a Supreme Court ban on similar events in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. The event, held in Ahotguri, Nagaon district, aimed to revive Assam’s cultural traditions. The Supreme Court had previously outlawed such events …
Content for Mains Enrichment(CME) Source: PIB Context: During the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023, Know-How Technology on “Bamboo Composites” was transferred. What are Bamboo Composites? Bamboo composites are industrial products developed using an environmentally friendly technique that involves processing bamboo, a natural and versatile resource. Bamboo, declared as grass, matures in 3-4 years, …
GS2/GS3 Paper Syllabus: Role of statutory and non-statutory bodies Source: IE Context: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) plays a crucial role in ensuring fair competition amidst India’s rapid technological and economic changes. What is CCI? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a statutory and quasi-judicial body working under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. It …
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Source: The Hindu Prelims: Science and technology, Artificial intelligence(AI), Generative AI, Big Data, GANs, ChatGPT1 tool, DALL.E2 etc Mains GS Paper III and IV: Significance of technology for India, AI, indigenisation of technology and development of new technology. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The New York Times(NYT) sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. INSIGHTS …
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