Q1) The ideology of paternalistic benevolence and white man’s burden thinly veiled the realities of a despotic Raj that continually impoverished the country. Comment. ANSWER As the ruling authority in colonial India, the British professed a role of India’s “parent,” making decisions in their supposed favour while not allowing Indians the liberty to decide on…
Q1) Why did British colonial enterprise succeed in securing rule over India while efforts from other European powers failed to give them a firm foothold in the country? ANSWER The British were the one amongst many colonialists that came to India since the dawn of the 15th century. The British were the most successful of…
Q1) In what ways has the Indian independence movement shaped the identity of modern India? ANSWER The Indian independence movement was a significant phase in the India’s history that has shaped the identity of modern India in several ways, as discussed below: Nationalism: The Indian independence movement fostered a sense of nationalism among the people…
1. Development of Agriculture-Horticulture Sector in North Eastern Region. Topic: GS3 – Agriculture – Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce UPSC relevance: Boosts North East agriculture, FPO formation, and bamboo development, showcasing regional economic growth and government initiatives. Context: NERAMAC procured 140+ MT of diverse produce under ‘NE Fresh’ and launched ‘NERAMAC Premium’ for G.I….
1. PM expresses happiness over successful launch of XPoSat satellite. Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology – Developing new technology – Space XPoSat launch showcases India’s space prowess, vital for national progress, aligning with UPSC’s focus on current affairs and achievements. Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauds the successful XPoSat satellite launch by ISRO, expressing delight…
1. Government of India constitutes Sixteenth Finance Commission with Dr. Arvind Panagariya as its Chairman. Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Constitutional Bodies Crucial for UPSC as it involves constitutional finance matters, tax distribution, and grants, assessing economic policies and disaster management. Context: The Sixteenth Finance Commission in India, headed by Dr. Arvind Panagariya, aims to…
1. Reset the growth priority Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy- Issues relating to growth This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of India’s economic development, discussing challenges, strategies, and models. Context: The article criticises India’s economic discourse, questioning the obsession with a $5 trillion economy…
1. Voting with their visas Topic: GS2 – International Relations- Indian Diaspora This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of recent migration trends, both legal and illegal, and the changing dynamics of Indian migration Context: The number of Indians detained for trying to enter the…
1. X-ray eye in the sky Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology- Developing new technology- Space This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of India’s Space exploration programs. Context: On the first morning of 2024, X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) was launched into orbit by ISRO’s launch vehicle, marking a major accomplishment…
1. Govt bans J&K outfit Tehreek-e-Hurriyat for 5yrs under UAPA Topic: GS3 – Internal Security- Role of Non-State actors in creating challenges to internal security. This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of challenges posed by extremist organizations. Context: Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir (TeH), a…