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…
25 June 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Ministry of Coal initiates India’s First Ever Pilot project for Underground Coal Gasification in Jharkhand (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2028176 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure, GS3 – Science and Technology Context The Ministry of Coal, via Eastern Coalfields Limited, has launched India’s first Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) pilot project in Jharkhand’s Kasta coal…
25 June 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. One election, one phase (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The concept of multi-phase elections, initially seen as a protective measure for both voters and polling staff, has increasingly come under scrutiny. Despite initial acceptance, the justification for multi-phase elections has been questioned due to the…
24 June 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) “It is not power, but fear that corrupts. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it.” (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Fear is one of the most significant prime movers for a person to do things which one will otherwise…
24 June 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
1. Sherds with geometric symbols unearthed during excavations at Perumbalai in T.N. (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 2) Topic: GS1 – Indian History – Ancient History Context Tamil Nadu’s Department of Archaeology has uncovered ancient graffiti-marked potsherds at Perumbalai, Dharmapuri district, dating back to the 6th Century BCE. The findings,…
24 June 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. WHY EXAM SCAMS HAPPEN (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 08) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context: Recent corruption in the NEET exam has garnered significant attention. While ensuring the integrity of exams for higher education and recruitment is essential, focusing solely on the minutiae of individual culpability overlooks the…