PIB Summary for UPSC 1-February -2024 1. Government appoints Members of the Sixteenth Finance Commission. Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Constitutional Bodies – Appointment UPSC candidates need to understand the Sixteenth Finance Commission’s role in fiscal policy and its impact on India’s economic governance. Context ● The Sixteenth Finance Commission, led by Chairman Arvind…
The Hindu Editorial 1-February-2024 1. What makes the India-France ‘strategic partnership’ tick. Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Critical for UPSC: India-France ‘Strategic Partnership’ evolution, defense ties, and diplomatic implications, reflecting global geopolitical dynamics. Context ● The article discusses the deepening India-France ‘Strategic Partnership’ with a focus on defense collaborations, space cooperation, and…
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Q1) Account for the differences in ocean water density across the globe and its diverse implications. (150 words/10 m) ANSWER The ocean water across the globe differs in density due to the difference in the parameters of salinity and temperature. The variation can be accounted as: Temperature: Figure: thermocline The temperature of ocean water varies…
Daily Current Affairs 31-January-2024 1. India Ranks 93rd in 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index: Challenges and Developments in a Global Context Topic: GS2 – Governance – Important aspects of governance- Transparency and accountability Prelims Relevance: Questions related to global indices, rankings, and their implications are common in the Preliminary examination. Mains Relevance: The index sheds light on…
Indian Express Editorial Analysis 31- January-2024 1. DELHI IN DAVOS Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies – Interventions for development in various sectors This topic is relevant for Mains in the context of India’s economic growth trajectory, global partnerships, technological advancements, and the country’s role in addressing socioeconomic challenges. Context: Against a backdrop of geopolitical…
PIB Summary for UPSC 31-January -2024 1. Shri Bhupender Yadav releases the Status Report of Snow Leopards in India. Topic: GS3 – Environment and Ecology – Conservation – Species Prelims Perspective- The Snow Leopard Population Assessment holds significance for UPSC prelims as it addresses biodiversity conservation and environmental policy. Mains Perspective – The Snow Leopard Population…
The Hindu Editorial 31-January-2024 1. A blurred mapping of internal female migration Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to development and employment. Crucial for UPSC as it assesses socio-economic issues, gender dynamics, and policy implications of internal migration in India. Context: The article discusses the underrepresentation and challenges faced by women in internal migration…
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Q1) To what extent does the theory of plate tectonics explain the major geological features of the Earth’s surface? Discuss with suitable examples. ANSWER Plate tectonics is a geological theory according to which earth’s lithosphere is broken into distinct plates floating on asthenosphere, upper part of the mantle. Tectonic plates are massive, rigid lithospheric slabs…