Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of March 2022 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2022. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – March, 2022 – 1st week
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Strengthen environmental clearances
News: A robust system of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required to find the balance between the environment and development, and to mitigate harm. Many projects are being given environmental clearance, without paying attention to how many should be allowed and in what conditions. What are the changes present EIA process required? First, credible baseline… Continue reading Strengthen environmental clearances
How to handle impact of Ukrainian crisis on India’s energy sector
News: Ukrainian crisis will result in negative effects on Indian energy sector. The article explains how would it effect the Indian economy. Read – How high oil prices will affect the Indian economy? In addition to the factors mentioned in the previous articles, uncontrolled increase in crude oil prices will have following impacts on Indian… Continue reading How to handle impact of Ukrainian crisis on India’s energy sector
Risks Rise Above Earth Too
News: The Ukraine crisis will have affects for space programmes globally, and also harsh lessons for India. Read – US not ready for a solo space ride Other than the International Space Station Program, the risks to space cooperation could come in three ways: First, due to sanctions. Second, due to physical destruction or control… Continue reading Risks Rise Above Earth Too
A safety net for students abroad
News: Recently, the issue of higher education as under discussion due to evacuation of students from Ukraine. Before the pandemic, more than 7,50,000 Indian students were studying abroad, spending $24 billion in foreign economies. It is around 1% of India’s GDP. The number is expected to rise to around 1.8 million students, spending nearly $80… Continue reading A safety net for students abroad
Do economic sanctions work as a deterrent?
News: The US, UK, and the EU have imposed several types of sanctions on Russia for going to war against Ukraine. This could prove to be detrimental to the country. What do you mean by economic sanctions? Economic sanctions are penalties or bans that are levied against a country to push it to modify its… Continue reading Do economic sanctions work as a deterrent?
Women and Indian society
News: Recently, Pew research Survey highlighted India’s low female labour force participation rate (FLFPR) and few reasons behind that. FLFPR has worsened with the slowing of the Indian economy before the pandemic came. an FLFPR of 33.1 per cent in 2011-12 slipped to 25.3 in 2017-18, coinciding with a 45-year high in unemployment, and further… Continue reading Women and Indian society
[Answered] The work that waste pickers do is of utmost importance to our cities and the environment, however, they still face multiple vulnerabilities. Discuss and suggest remedial measures for the upliftment of waste pickers in India.
Mains: GS-II Introduction: Give brief information about waste pickers in India. Body: Mention the challenges faced by the waste pickers and the remedial measures for their upliftment. Mention the conclusion. It is home to more than 4 million waste pickers who generate their livelihood by facing multiple vulnerabilities. India generates 65 million tonnes of waste each year and waste… Continue reading [Answered] The work that waste pickers do is of utmost importance to our cities and the environment, however, they still face multiple vulnerabilities. Discuss and suggest remedial measures for the upliftment of waste pickers in India.
[Answered] Draft data accessibility policy can pave the way for a radical change in sharing public data for the greater good. Do you agree with the statement? Give arguments in support of your answer.
Mains: GS-II, GS-III Introduction: Give the context of Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022. Body: Mention changes proposed by the policy that will result in betterment of the present data sharing scenario for the greater good. Write few points criticizing the draft policy Conclusion: Write a sentence in conclusion with a way forward “Draft India… Continue reading [Answered] Draft data accessibility policy can pave the way for a radical change in sharing public data for the greater good. Do you agree with the statement? Give arguments in support of your answer.
[Download] 9 PM Monthly Compilation | February, 2022
Hello everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 9pm Brief for the Month of February 2022. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Brief– With the 9 PM Current affairs brief we intend to simplify the newspaper reading experience. In 9PM briefs, we provide our reader with a summary of… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Monthly Compilation | February, 2022
