26 June 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) “The art of painting in India has a rich and diverse history, with works that are not only aesthetically beautiful, but also offer insights into the social, cultural, and political contexts in which they were created.” Elaborate. (250 Words/15 Marks)
26 June 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
1. Opposition Pushes for Deputy Speaker Post Amid Strengthened Position in Lok Sabha (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 14) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: With the increased strength of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, there is a renewed push for the Deputy Speaker’s post. The 17th Lok Sabha (2019-24) did not have a Deputy Speaker,…
26 June 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
India’s Nuclear Power generation capacity to increase by around 70 percent in the next 5 years”, says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2028578 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister, announced plans to significantly expand India’s nuclear power capacity by 2029, highlighting advancements in…
26 June 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. India needs the anchor of a national security strategy (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The new National Democratic Alliance government in India must address critical national security issues, including decisions on military investments and strategic partnerships. To manage these challenges effectively, experts suggest…
26 June 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. Security and ecology (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environment Pollution and Degradation GS3 – Internal Security Context: The article discusses the strategic and economic significance of the Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) archipelago for India, highlighting historical neglect due to preoccupations with the western Indian Ocean….
25 June 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) “Peace is not mere absence of war; it is presence of justice.” (150 Words/10 Marks) AN Peace is a stress-free state of security and calmness that comes when there’s absence of violence, commotion and war, and everything coexists in perfect harmony and freedom. Peace is seen as an absence of war due to following…
25 June 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
1. J&K DGP Advocates Use of Stringent Enemy Agents Ordinance Against Militant Supporters (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 12) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context: The Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP), RR Swain, recently emphasized the importance of stringent measures against those assisting militants in J&K. He advocated for the use of…
25 June 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. The Court spells the way in Himalaya’s development (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary, GS3 – Environment Context The article discusses the conflict between development and environmental sustainability in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), emphasising recent Supreme Court judgments advocating for an…