Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Three reasons why a revival package for BSNL was cleared” published in Indian Express on 28th July 2022. What is the News? The government has cleared Rs 1.64 lakh crore booster shot for state-owned loss-making telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd(BSNL). What are the key aspects… Continue reading Explained: Three reasons why a revival package for BSNL was cleared
India has Taken Lead to raise the issue of Climate Finance at International Forums
Source: The post is based on the article “India has Taken Lead to raise the issue of Climate Finance at International Forums” published in PIB on 28th July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the efforts made by India to raise the issue… Continue reading India has Taken Lead to raise the issue of Climate Finance at International Forums
PM declares 44th Chess Olympiad open
Source: The post is based on the article “PM declares 44th Chess Olympiad open” published in PIB on 28th July 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has declared open the 44th Chess Olympiad at JLN Indoor Stadium, Chennai. Note: Chennai is India’s undisputed chess capital as Tamil Nadu is home to 26 of… Continue reading PM declares 44th Chess Olympiad open
Explained: Why the govt plans to scrap the decades-old Coffee Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why the govt plans to scrap the decades-old Coffee Act” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is planning to replace the Coffee Act, 1942 with the new Coffee (Promotion and Development Bill), 2022. Note:… Continue reading Explained: Why the govt plans to scrap the decades-old Coffee Act
[Answered] Do you think that ageing is going to be one of the most critical concerns for India? Provide justifications for your arguments. Briefly describe the measures taken by the government for elderlies in India.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some issues with ageing population and also its benefits. Also, write some measures taken by the government for elderlies in India. Conclusion: Write a way forward. The ageing of the populations is the result of the continued decline in fertility rates and increased life expectancy. Though the proportion of older persons in the overall… Continue reading [Answered] Do you think that ageing is going to be one of the most critical concerns for India? Provide justifications for your arguments. Briefly describe the measures taken by the government for elderlies in India.
[Answered] The Indo-Burma region, home to one of Asia’s longest-running conflict zones, is of immense geo-strategic importance for India. In the light of the statement, bring out the effects of turmoil in Myanmar in India? Also, suggest some steps that the government should take to uphold its interests.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some effects of turmoil in Myanmar in India. Also, write some steps that the government should take to uphold its interests.Conclusion: Write a way forward. India-Myanmar relations are rooted in shared historical, ethnic, cultural and religious ties. As the land of Lord Buddha, India is a country of pilgrimage for the people of… Continue reading [Answered] The Indo-Burma region, home to one of Asia’s longest-running conflict zones, is of immense geo-strategic importance for India. In the light of the statement, bring out the effects of turmoil in Myanmar in India? Also, suggest some steps that the government should take to uphold its interests.
Narrow view – SC verdict on PMLA fails to protect personal liberty from draconian provisions
Source: This post is based on the following articles “Narrow view – SC verdict on PMLA fails to protect personal liberty from draconian provisions” published in The Hindu on 29th July 2022. “By upholding PMLA, SC puts its stamp on Kafka’s law” published in the Indian Express on 29th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – money-laundering and… Continue reading Narrow view – SC verdict on PMLA fails to protect personal liberty from draconian provisions
Revival package for BSNL: Much needed bailout
Source: This post is based on the following articles “Much needed bailout – BSNL needs state help to fulfil its social role in rural areas and in disaster relief” published in The Hindu on 29th July 2022. “A late call for BSNL” published in the Business Standard on 29th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy,… Continue reading Revival package for BSNL: Much needed bailout
What numbers do not reveal about tiger conservation
Source: This post is based on the article “What numbers do not reveal about tiger conservation” published in The Hindu on 29th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity: Conservation. Relevance: Tiger conservation. News: On International Tiger Day, the world and India can celebrate the recovery of at least one endangered species. A recent International… Continue reading What numbers do not reveal about tiger conservation
Prelims Marathon -Geography – soil – July-29-2022
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.
