Mains Answer Writing 17-october-2023 1. Corruption corrodes the fabric of governance, eroding the public’s faith in democratic institutions.’ Examine the potential for harmonizing the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act (WBPA), and the Lokpal & Lokayukta Act, 2013, to enhance the effectiveness of the anticorruption regime. ANSWER In order to promote transparency,…
Indian Express 17-October-2023 1) A Conflicted Modernist Context: Sir Syed’s 125th birth anniversary coincides with the passing of the Women’s Reservation Bill. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a significant person in Indian history who worked to advance modern education among Muslims and promote a number of social changes. The editorial’s analysis offers a nuanced perspective…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 17-Oct -2023 1. Inland waterways transport is proving to be a game-changer: PM Topic: GS3 – inland waterways Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed the importance of transforming India’s inland waterways. The Prime Minister described inland waterways as an environmentally friendly and cost-effective transportation mode. Benefits of inland waterways: Environmentally friendly: Inland…
Daily Current Affairs 17-October-2023 1. SC refers electoral bonds case to 5-judge Constitution Bench. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Context: Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has swiftly referred the challenge to the validity of the electoral bonds scheme to a Constitution Bench of five judges. The move to a five-judge Bench is based on…
The Hindu Editorial 17-October-2023 1. The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA Topic: GS3 – environmental protection. Context: Recent environmental incidents in mountainous regions, such as the Teesta dam breach in Sikkim and floods/landslides in Himachal Pradesh, raise concerns about India’s development model and its impact on the environment. What is Environmental Impact Assessment…
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Mains Answer Writing 16-october-2023 1. ‘Satisfactory and timely redressal of grievances is the cornerstone of ‘minimum government, maximum governance.’ In this context discuss the challenges associated with current grievance redressal mechanisms and suggest measures to strengthen the process. ANSWER Grievance redressal can be understood as all the processes, institutions, and decision-making procedures that are present…
Indian Express 16-October-2023 1) Keep Water at the Centre Context: World Food Day is celebrated on October 16 to commemorate the creation of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in 1945 whose primary goal was to provide food as well as global food security in the period following World War II. With this…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 16-Oct -2023 1. 1st P20 Summit hosted by India has been the most successful P20 Summit ever: Lok Sabha Speaker Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Context: India hosted the 1st P20 Summit, which saw substantial participation from delegations worldwide. A total of 37 Speakers and leaders from 29 countries participated, with 436…
Daily Current Affairs 16-October-2023 1. New investments slowed again in Q2 of 2023-24: survey Topic: GS3 – Indian economy Context: Fresh investment announcements in Q2 2023-24 amounted to ₹6.9 lakh crore, representing a 13% drop from Q1 and a 21.5% decrease compared to the same period last year. This decline was influenced by reduced investment…