Source: The post is based on an article “In defence of the Aravalli’s” published in the Live Mint on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Ecology and Environment Relevance: Draft National Capital Region Plan 2041 News: In recent days, the government has released the draft NCR Regional Plan 2041. It contains a recent proposal from… Continue reading In defence of the Aravallis
India’s shrinking pot in an expanding universe
Source: The post is based on an article “India’s shrinking pot in an expanding universe” published in the Live Mint on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology; Space Sector Relevance: India’s Space Sector News: In recent days, NASA’s James Webb Space… Continue reading India’s shrinking pot in an expanding universe
No winners in Russia-Ukraine war, but an opportunity for India
Source: The post is based on an article “No winners in Russia-Ukraine war, but an opportunity for India” published in the Indian Express on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations Relevance: India’s Role in the Global Geopolitics News: In the recent past, Russia started a “special military operation” against Ukraine. Since then the… Continue reading No winners in Russia-Ukraine war, but an opportunity for India
The Uber Files expose gaps in regulatory structures, underline need for govts to be more nimble as they regulate Big Tech
Source: The post is based on the article, “The Uber Files expose gaps in regulatory structures. Underline need for governments to be more nimble as they regulate Big Tech” published in the Indian Express on 15th July Syllabus: GS2 – Govt policies and interventions Relevance: Issues and Challenges related to the functioning of the Big… Continue reading The Uber Files expose gaps in regulatory structures, underline need for govts to be more nimble as they regulate Big Tech
The road to rolling out labour codes
Source: This post is based on the article “The road to rolling out labour codes” published in The Hindu on 14th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Economy – Industrial policy and growth Relevance: Labour codes and related issues News: The Code on Wages (passed in Parliament in August, 2019), the Industrial Relations Code, the Code… Continue reading The road to rolling out labour codes
Bridging the gap-India needs to help women get greater access to jobs and resources
Source: The post is based on the article “Bridging the gap-India needs to help women get greater access to jobs and resources” published in The Hindu on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Relevance: To understand India’s gender gap. News: Recently, World Economic Forum released… Continue reading Bridging the gap-India needs to help women get greater access to jobs and resources
The great omission in the draft disability policy
Source: This post is based on the article “The great omission in the draft disability policy” published in The Hindu on 15th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Govt policies and interventions Relevance: Disability rights and related issues News: The Department of Empowerment of Person with Disabilities (DoEPwD) recently released the draft of the national policy… Continue reading The great omission in the draft disability policy
Is protectionism compatible with liberalisation?
Source: The post is based on the article “Is protectionism compatible with liberalisation?” published in The Hindu on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Relevance: To understand India’s economic policy. News: The government is planning to liberalise India’s economy. But with policies such as Atmanirbhar Bharat, the government seems to protect the domestic… Continue reading Is protectionism compatible with liberalisation?
[Reminder] Last few hours to fill out DAF-1 for UPSC IAS Mains 2022 Examination
Dear Friends, This post is to remind you that today is the last day for submitting the Detailed Application Form-1 (DAF-1) for the candidates, who are qualified to appear for the UPSC Mains (Written) 2022 examination. Only a couple of hours are remaining, if someone is still left out, please fill out the form now,… Continue reading [Reminder] Last few hours to fill out DAF-1 for UPSC IAS Mains 2022 Examination
Prelims Marathon -Geography – Climatology- July-15-2022
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
