7 August 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) BRICS can serve as a platform for shaping a post-Western global order, but the potential of the grouping is held back by internal contradictions. Examine.
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1. When the system fails women (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 07) Topic: GS1– Indian Society Context: The article discusses the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, which has caused widespread outrage across India. A Brutal Crime Shocks the Nation Haunting Memories…
PIB Summary for UPSC 8-March -2024 1. Cabinet approves Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024 Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies – Interventions for development in various sectors The UNNATI – 2024 scheme’s approval is crucial for UPSC aspirants, focusing on Northeast industrial development and socio-economic progress. Context The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM…
1. India and U.S. in talks for Stryker infantry vehicles (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International relations – Bilateral Relations Context India and the U.S. are in early discussions about co-producing Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin anti-tank missiles, enhancing defence collaboration. Progress is also noted in…
Q1)”Parliamentary committees serve as the engine room of legislative scrutiny, delving deep into policy matters and holding the government to account.” In this perspective, evaluate the role of departmentally-related standing committees (DRSCs) in holding the executive accountable to the parliament. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANSWER The functioning of Parliament is a complex mechanism and the role…
Daily Current Affairs 10-October-2023 1. Claudia Goldin wins 2023 Economics Nobel Prize for research on workplace gender gap. Topic: GS3 – International awards Context: Professor Claudia Goldin has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for her research on the gender gap in the labor market. She is only the third woman to win the…
Mains Answer Writing 3-November-2023 Q1) Resorting to ordinances has always raised concerns about the violation of the spirit of the separation of power doctrine. While noting the rationales justifying the power to promulgate, analyze whether the decision of the Supreme Court on the issue has further facilitated resorting to this power. Should the power to…