75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 – Art & Culture & Ethics (GS – I) Art & Culture: Q1. Discuss the core teachings of Buddhism. What factors contributed to its expansion across Asia? Introduction Buddhism, which originated in India in the 6th century BCE with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), eventually spread far …
75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 – Art & Culture & Ethics (GS – I) Art & Culture: Q1. Discuss the contribution of religious literature in shaping the moral and ethical framework of Indian society? Q2. How did the support from different dynasties and rulers shape the development of distinct schools of miniature painting in …
Source: The Hindu Prelims: Current events of national importance(Different social service Schemes, Labour laws, ILO, etc) Mains GS Paper II & III: Social empowerment, schemes for vulnerable sections, development and management of social sectors/services. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS An explosion of a reactor in a chemical factory in the Dombivli Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area resulted …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 4 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: FE Context: India successfully test-fires its first Indigenous anti-radiation missile, ‘Rudram-1’ What is Rudram-1? It was developed by DRDO for the Indian Air Force and is an air-to-surface anti-radiation missile launched from Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets. It features INS-GPS navigation and a Passive Homing Head for accurate targeting of radiation-emitting sources. With an effective range …
Source: Financial Express Context: The Defence Ministry has adopted Velmenni’s Li-Fi technology to tackle communication challenges in the Indian Navy. Li-Fi, developed by Velmenni, uses light for secure wireless communication, supported by a grant under India’s iDEX initiative. What is Li-Fi Technology? LiFi (Light Fidelity) is a wireless communication technology using visible light, specifically …
Source: Space com Context: Scientists have discovered Syntrichia caninervis, a desert moss capable of surviving Mars-like environmental conditions. Syntrichia caninervis is found in harsh locations like Antarctica and the Mojave Desert. It is considered a potential pioneer species for Mars colonization. What are mosses? Mosses are small, non-vascular plants belonging to the taxonomic division …
Source: DTE Context: Odisha plans to plant 1.9 million palm trees and restrict cutting to reduce lightning deaths, targeting areas heavily affected during pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons. Palm trees are part of tropical forest ecosystems and include varieties like Coconut, Oil Palm, Arecanut, and Palmyrah. Palmyrah is the State Tree of Tamil Nadu. They act …
Source: IE Context: The ‘abhaya mudra’ is a hand gesture symbolizing fearlessness and reassurance. Originating in the Buddhist tradition, it is depicted with the right hand raised outward at shoulder height, fingers pointing up. It signifies protection and serenity, associated with the Buddha granting fearlessness to his followers, including taming a wild elephant. Over time, …
Syllabus: Applications of Ethics Source: TH Context: The article highlights systemic issues in medical ethics oversight in India. What is Medical Ethics? Medical ethics addresses ethical choices in healthcare, defining what is right or wrong within a specific cultural context. It governs the responsibilities of healthcare providers, including doctors, hospitals, and other professionals, towards …
Syllabus: Indian Economy Source: The Hindu BL Context: The RBI has proposed draft regulations (Draft Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2024) to streamline export-import transactions, enhancing ease of business for small exporters and importers. Key Highlights of the Draft Regulation: Exporters must declare the full export value of goods …
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Syllabus: Social Justice Source: ET Context: Karnataka has introduced new social security and welfare rules for unorganized transportation workers (under Karnataka Motor Transport and Other Allied Workers Social Security and Welfare Act 2024), aiming to cover approximately 5.4 million workers across various sectors. This initiative, a first in India, includes workers in ancillary roles such …
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The Current Affairs Quiz 2024 is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test your knowledge of current events. Solving these questions will help you retain both concepts and facts relevant …
UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 04 July 2024 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.We are excited …
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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) …
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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Q7. What does this quote means to you? (150 words) “Children learn more from what you are than what you teach.” – W.E.B. Du Bois Difficulty level: Easy Why the question: For some parents, it can be a challenge to understand their children completely. In order to help them, South Korea has come up with the concept …
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Topic: Indian Economy/Foreign Investments/ LPG Reforms Q6. Explain the significance of Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the Indian economy. Analyse the reasons for the recent decline in FDI inflows. Also, suggest measures to enhance FDI in India. (250 Words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question? Modinomics aims …
