UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20 November 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. …
Source: TH Context: The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development 2023 was awarded to classical pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim and Palestinian peace activist Ali Abu Awwad. About Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development: Established: 1986 by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust in honour of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Objective: …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 7 November 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. …
Source: ANI News Context: The Immigration Check Post (ICP) at Land Port Darranga in Assam’s Tamulpur district, located just 700 meters from the Indo-Bhutan border, is set to be inaugurated. About Darranga Check Post: Location: Positioned near the Indo-Bhutan border, only 700 meters from Bhutan, in Assam’s Tamulpur district. Facilities: Spans 14.5 acres with advanced …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 6 November 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. …
Source: PIB Context: India, in collaboration with the European Union, is set to launch the Proba-3 Space Satellite, a solar observatory mission, in December 2024. About Proba-3 Space Satellite: Objective: Solar observation, specifically focusing on the dynamics of the Sun’s corona. Collaboration: Joint mission by the European Union and India, highlighting international cooperation in scientific …
Source: Live Law Context: The Supreme Court recently held in a 7:2 decision that not all private properties can be classified as “material resources of the community” under Article 39(b) of the Indian Constitution. Background: Article 39(b): Part of the Directive Principles of State Policy, this article mandates that the state should direct policies to …
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Source: DD News Context: The Indian and Chinese armies observed Diwali with an exchange of sweets and greetings at the Chushul-Moldo border point in Ladakh, reflecting a continued tradition of goodwill despite ongoing tensions. About Chushul-Moldo Border: Location: Chushul-Moldo is a key border meeting point situated in eastern Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 9 October 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. …
Source: PIB Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem in 2024, making it the third country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to achieve this milestone. The achievement aligns with the WHO’s 2021–2030 Neglected Tropical Disease Roadmap, which targets the elimination of 20 diseases …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10 September 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 …
Sylllabus: Environment Conservation Source: TH Context: A study published in Nature reveals that India is the world’s largest emitter of plastic waste, contributing about 20% of the global total, while China ranks fourth. Here are the major findings from the study: India is the Top Plastic Emitter: Responsible for 20% of global plastic …
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Topic: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Q3. India is a member of many plurilateral groups on both sides of the “geo-strategic divide”, which presents contrasting dilemmas. Analyse. (10M) Difficulty level: Moderate References: The Hindu, Insights on India Why the question: With India being the only country common …
NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same. General Studies – 1 Topic: Ancient History, later Vedic Age Q1. Discuss the …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12 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: TH Context: India is undertaking a mission to drill a 6-km deep hole in the Koyna-Warna region of Maharashtra to study earthquakes and the earth’s crust. This region has experienced frequent earthquakes since the Koyna Dam was impounded in 1962. The pilot borehole, drilled to a depth of 3 km, has already provided significant …
Topic: Indian Geography Q2. “Rising temperatures, scorching heat, and economic distress – Heat dome is a triple threat to India’s progress”. Explain how heat domes are formed and enumerate their socio-economic impact. 15M Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian express Why the question: The article discusses phenomenon of heat domes, their formation and impact of climate …
NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same. General Studies – 1 Topic: Poverty and developmental issues Q1. Examine the socio-economic …
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