Indian National Army Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945) Bose cleared the Indian Civil Services exam but resigned from the service to join the freedom struggle. In 1923, he became the mayor of Calcutta. He was elected as Congress president in 1938 (Haripura) and 1939 (Tripuri). However, after differences with Gandhi, he resigned from the presidentship…
Indian Express Editorial Analysis 25- January-2024 1. COVERING THE DISTANCE 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 Indo-French relations. Context: India and France, both recognized as systemically important powers, share a special camaraderie on the global stage….
The Hindu Editorial 25-January-2024 1. India’s problem — different drugs, identical brand names. Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies – Issues arising out of their design & implementation. UPSC Relevance: Critical patient safety concern – Identical drug names in India lead to confusion, prescription errors, demanding urgent reforms for regulation. Context: The article discusses the…
Daily Current Affairs 25-January-2024 1. Banking system liquidity deficit at record high of 3.4 lakh crore Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy- Issues relating to growth This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of how the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is addressing the liquidity deficit sheds light on monetary policy measures….
PIB Summary for UPSC 25-January -2024 1.Cabinet approves signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Oman on cooperation in the field of Information Technology. Topic: GS3 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Relevance for UPSC: Enhances bilateral ties – India-Oman MoU in IT fosters cooperation, technology sharing, and employment opportunities. Context: The Union…
Non Cooperation Movement & Khilafat Movement Intro: The Non Cooperation movement, launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920, was a significant phase in the Indian struggle for independence. Aimed at securing Swaraj or self-rule, it called for Indians to not give support for British institutions, boycott foreign goods, and adopt self-reliance. This mass protest against the…
Tribal Movement in India From the beginning, tribal people had lived in rural India in varying economic conditions and relative seclusion. They kept their distinct identity despite their interactions with non-tribal people. Each tribal community continued to have its own political and economic structures, as well as its own socio-religious and cultural life. Land and…
British Expansion in India The political situation in Deccan In the 1760s, the neighbouring states in the Deccan came into conflict with each other in their attempt to expand their territories to fulfil their need for resources. Three factors pushed this conflict: Maratha’s Loss in 1761 made them weaker and a target for the neighbouring…
Q1) Discuss the characteristics of water masses and their role in thermohaline circulation. Why are circulations of the Pacific Ocean not as developed as in the Atlantic Ocean? ANSWER Water mass can be defined as extensive homogeneous body of immense volume of ocean water in terms of temperature and salinity. The characteristics of water masses…
Q1) Poverty is not limited to lack of financial resources, but also encompasses a degree of social marginalization and exclusions. Comment. ANSWER The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) of the UN defines poverty as a human condition characterized by sustained or chronic deprivation of the resources, capabilities, choices, security, and power necessary…