Indian Express 10- January-2024 1. A note to security planners Topic: GS3 – Internal Security- Role of external state and non-state actors. This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of security challenges, both external and internal, provides a comprehensive understanding of contemporary security issues. Context:…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 10-January -2024 1. Regional Conference on the theme “e-Governance” begins in Guwahati today. Topic: GS3 – Governance – E-governance This topic is crucial for UPSC as it addresses regional development, governance reforms, and technology application in governance Context: The two-day Regional Conference on “e-Governance” in Guwahati, inaugurated by Assam Governor Shri Gulab Chand…
Daily Current Affairs 10 -January-2024 1. Supreme Court Resumes Hearings on Aligarh Muslim University’s Minority Character Dispute After 57 Years Topic: GS2 – Polity – Indian constitution – Significant provisions This topic relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of interpretation of Article 30(1) of the Constitution, which empowers religious and linguistic minorities to…
The Hindu Editorial 10-January-2024 1. Justice for Bilkis Bano, questions on remission. Topic: GS2 – Polity – Judiciary – Functioning This topic is crucial for UPSC as it involves judicial decisions, legal principles, and social justice issues in criminal remission. Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s judgment on the remission granted to 11 convicts in…
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Indian Express 9- January-2024 1. Mind the cereal gap Topic: GS3 – Agriculture- Issues of buffer stocks and Food Security This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of India’s cereal production and consumption, along with the associated policy dilemmas and implications. Context: The Foodgrains Bulletin…
The Hindu Editorial 9-January-2024 1. An ambitious push for values, ethics in higher education. Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Crucial for UPSC as it addresses ethics in higher education, aligning with governance and values, reflecting contemporary societal concerns. Context: The article discusses the University Grants Commission’s Mulya Pravah 2.0 guideline, aiming to instill ethical…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 9-January -2024 1. India’s First Inland Waterways Development Council commits Rs 45,000 crore for development of River Cruise Tourism. Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Inland waterways Crucial for UPSC: Inland Waterways Development’s economic impact, sustainable transport, and ambitious targets align with India’s development goals. Context: The inaugural Inland Waterways Development…
Daily Current Affairs 9 -January-2024 1. Supreme Court Strikes Down Gujarat’s Remission for 2002 Gangrape Convicts, Citing Jurisdictional Violations and Policy Inconsistencies Topic: GS2 – Polity – Judiciary This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of judiciary’s role, the federal structure of governance, and the…
Q1) Highlight the key features of Lord Ripon’s new approach that differentiated his policies from those of his predecessors. What were the long-term effects of the period of his governorship? ANSWER Lord Ripon was the Viceroy of India from 1880 to 1884. The British colonial regime, which was reflective of the exploitative tendencies, saw a…