Day: June 25, 2024

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ESSAY STRATEGY SESSION for UPSC CSE MAINS 2024 by Vinay Sir on 26th June 2024

  Dear Students, ESSAY STRATEGY SESSION by Vinay Sir will be conducted tomorrow(26th June 2024) at 11:30am. This insightful session is designed to help you maximize your marks in Essay Paper of UPSC Mains 2024. Gain valuable strategies and tips to enhance your essay-writing skills and stand out in the exam.   In this session, …

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Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh)

 Source: TH Context: Srikakulam boasts significant Buddhist sites, Neolithic caves, and ancient temples. Historians, academics, and enthusiasts are working to restore the prominence of Srikakulam’s ancient history. Srikakulam, formerly known as Chicacole during British colonial rule, boasts a rich history. It was once part of the Kalinga Dynasty and later came under the Gajapati Kingdom …

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Draft Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS)

Source: Th Context: Russia has approved a draft logistics agreement with India, ending years of delays.   About Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) RELOS is an administrative arrangement between India and Russia to enhance military cooperation. Purpose: It streamlines military logistics support, making joint operations more efficient and cost-effective.   Significance: Sustained Operations: Facilitates …

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Annual Ambubachi Mela

 Source: LM Context: Devotees are converging at Guwahati’s Kamakhya temple for the annual Ambubachi Mela, with festivities underway.   What is Ambubachi Mela? The Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu fair held at the historic Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. It takes place during the monsoon season, specifically in the Assamese month of Ahaar, around the …

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Kozhikode: India’s first UNESCO ‘City of Literature’

Source: TH Context: Kozhikode, Kerala, has been declared India’s first UNESCO ‘City of Literature’, a prestigious recognition that highlights its rich literary heritage and cultural contributions.   About Kozhikode: It is located on the Malabar coast of Kerala, and was designated India’s first UNESCO ‘City of Literature’ in October 2023, under the UNESCO Creative Cities …

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Skin Bank

 Source: AIR  Context: The Army’s Research and Referral Hospital in New Delhi has opened a state-of-the-art skin bank, the first within the Armed Forces Medical Services. The skin bank’s main functions include harvesting, processing, preserving, and supplying human skin allografts for burn treatment and polytrauma centres. This initiative aims to revolutionize treatment for severe burn …

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CRY launches “Poori Padhai Desh Ki Bhalai” campaign

 Source: DTE  Context: CRY’s seven-week campaign aims to raise awareness and increase girls’ school participation.  Only 60% of girls are enrolled in higher secondary education, per the Union Education Ministry. Only three out of every five girls in India reach 11th and 12th standards.    

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UN Launches Framework to Combat Online Misinformation

Syllabus: Applications of Ethics/Governance  Source: DTE Context: The United Nations, led by Secretary-General António Guterres, has introduced the Global Principles for Information Integrity, a framework to tackle misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech online.    Key terms:    Key principles from the UN’s Global Principles for Information Integrity: Combating Disinformation and Hate Speech: All stakeholders should …

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India-Bangladesh Relations: State Visit of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to India

Syllabus: International Relations: India-Bangladesh Relations  Source: PIB  Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh visited India for 2-day state visit.   Key Highlights of the Bilateral Meet:   Dimensions of India-Bangladesh Relations:   Issues between the two countries: Illegal Migration: Concerns over illegal migration from Bangladesh to India, impacting resources and security, including Rohingya refugees …

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NHRC Notice to Odisha Govt on Custodial Death

Syllabus: Polity: Constitutional Bodies Source: TOI Context: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Odisha government, demanding an explanation for not paying the recommended compensation to the family of a person who died in custody.    About Custodial Death:  Custodial death, often a result of custodial violence including torture and …

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UPSC Editorials Quiz : 25 June 2024

Introducing QUED – Questions from Editorials (UPSC Editorials Quiz) , an innovative initiative from InsightsIAS. Considering the significant number of questions in previous UPSC Prelims from editorials, practicing MCQs from this perspective can provide an extra edge. While we cover important editorials separately in our Editorial Section and SECURE Initiative, adding QUED (UPSC Editorials Quiz) …

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 25 June 2024

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely   Click on EACH question to post/upload …

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“As much as the common public expects the public servants to empathize with them, the public too should empathize with the public servants at times.” Do you agree with this view? Critically analyze.

Topic: Ethics – in Private and Public Relationships. 6. “As much as the common public expects the public servants to empathize with them, the public too should empathize with the public servants at times.” Do you agree with this view? Critically analyze. (10M)   Difficulty level: Easy Why the question: The question is part of the …

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What are the safety challenges faced by Indian Railways? How can AI and other measures help mitigate these challenges?

Topic: Indian Economy: Infrastructure 5. What are the safety challenges faced by Indian Railways? How can AI and other measures help mitigate these challenges? (250 words)  Difficulty level: Easy Reference: The Hindu, Insights IAS Why the question: Despite improvements, Indian Railways continues to face safety challenges, highlighted by recent accidents. There is a need to …

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