Mains Answer Writing 29-December-2023 1. “The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 signaled the end of the Cold War and the end of history as we knew it.” Analyze the causes and the consequences of the fall of the Berlin Wall. ANSWER The Berlin Wall (1961-1989) was an important symbol of the Cold War…
The Hindu Editorial 29-December-2023 1. India’s stationary course in the shipping value chain. Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railway etc. Critical for UPSC: Understanding India’s maritime challenges is vital for strategic and economic assessments, aligning with UPSC’s comprehensive exam syllabus. Context: The article discusses the historical significance of China’s Yangtze…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 29-December -2023 1. Ministry of Corporate Affairs Year Ender 2023 Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies – Interventions for development in various sectors UPSC candidates must grasp corporate governance reforms in 2023, reflecting India’s dynamic regulatory environment and economic facilitation. Context: In 2023, India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs enacted reforms, including C-PACE…
Indian Express 29- December-2023 1. NOT ZERO SUM Topic: GS2 – International Relations- Bilateral Relations This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of changing trends in Indo-Russia relations. Context: The vibrant Indo-Russian camaraderie was on display during External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s recent visit to…
Daily Current Affairs 29-December-2023 1. Qatar court drops death penalty for 8 Indians, Govt says sentences reduced Topic: GS2 – International Relations- Bilateral Relations This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of Implications on India-Qatar Relations. Context: Eight former Indian Navy officers who were on…
The SC & ST Act, 1989 (Prevention of Atrocities) The parliament of India enacted the act to prevent atrocities and prohibit offences against Scheduled castes and scheduled Tribes and established special courts for the trial of such offences and rehabilitation of victims. Meaning of Atrocity: An atrocity is a crime against the Scheduled Caste and…
Election Commission of India Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body constituted under Article 324. Being a permanent and autonomous body, it is endowed with the responsibility of conducting elections of the President of India, Vice-President, members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assembly and the Legislative council fairly and transparently. The…
Finance Commission of India Article 280 of the Constitution of India provides for a Finance Commission, a quasi-judicial body that recommends principles by which fiscal horizontal and vertical balance can be maintained in the India’s Fiscal Federal Structure. Article 270 makes provision for sharing of a share of central taxes with the states. Article 275…
UPSC In a democratic government, civil service is a crucial institution responsible for assisting the political executive in the country’s governance. The task of selecting the right individual to be recruited for the country’s highest service is vested in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). UPSC is an independent constitutional body formed under Article 315…
State Public Service Commission Civil servants play an important role in the administration and governance of the country. They assist political executives in various day-to-day activities and policy-making processes. It is imperative that the recruiting process for civil servants into government service must be effective, impartial and merit-based. Constitutional provisions: The task of selecting the…