Context: Israel launched Operation Gideon Chariots in Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages. The operation follows failed negotiations and intensified strikes amidst global humanitarian concerns. About Operation Gideon Chariots: What is It? A large-scale military offensive launched by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza Strip. It marks a renewed escalation in the conflict, …
Source: HT Context: Retired IAS officer and former Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar has been appointed as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) by the President of India. About Union Public Service Commission (UPSC): What is UPSC? The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional body under Article 315 of the …
In a world that is constantly changing, the primary challenge for humankind is to respond to these changes in a way that simplifies the pursuit of success rather than complicating it. Isaac Asimov, one of the greatest science fiction writers of the 20th century, once observed, “The saddest aspect of life right now is that …
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Syllabus: Economics Source: IE Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently released a study on the “Quality of Public Expenditure” (QPE) index, highlighting improvements in government spending efficiency since 1991. The report underscores the positive impact of fiscal discipline and increased capital expenditure on India’s economic growth and social development. What is Socio-Economic Expenditure? …
Syllabus: International Relations Source: HT Context: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg. About India-China Foreign Ministers Meeting: Issues Discussed: Border Management: Discussions focused on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both sides emphasized the …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 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. These …
Context: In Aandhi village, located just 43 kilometers from Jaipur, Rajasthan, a transformation toward a zero-waste model is underway through the integration of advanced green technologies. Food waste, agro waste, wastewater, and other sources from across the village are being converted into resources. Using an array of sustainable technologies like an Organic Waste Bio-Methanation Plant, …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: A UPSC aspirant has approached the Supreme Court seeking to quash the final result dated September 24, 2021 declared by UPSC for Civil Services Examination 2020 to the extent it violates the 50% reservation ceiling. …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Role of civil services in a democracy. ‘Lateral entry’ Context: The recent recommendation of 31 candidates by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to be inducted into senior and mid-level positions in various union ministries is the second such attempt towards bringing specialists from private sector in the senior and …
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SOLUTIONS INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 66(Geography) Which of the following explains why one side of a mountain usually has …
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SOLUTIONS INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 65(History) 1) Which of the following is/are correct about Hampi ? It is located in Krishna-cauvery basin It was the capital of Vijayanagara empire Cementing agent was excessively used by the kings for forts It is a part of HRIDAY programme a) Only 2 b) …
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SOLUTIONS INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 64(History) Which of the following Is/are correct about Vijayanagara rulers/ reign? They were chiefly Saivaites. Polygamy was prevalent among Royal families. There was a flourishing Devadasi system. Select the Correct answers using codes below a) Only 3 b) Only 2 and 3 c) 1, …
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SOLUTIONS INSIGHTS REVISION TEST for Preliminary Exam 2018: Test – 63(polity) 1) Consider the following about appointment of judges in Supreme Court In the Second Judge Case, the Court has held that advice tendered by the CJI after consulting four seniormost judges will be binding on the President. The senior most judges in the …
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