18 October 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) Examine the role of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in protecting and promoting the rights of women in India.
(150 Words/10 Marks)
The Hindu Editorial 21-December-2023 1. A security breach that must lead to sweeping changes. Topic: GS3 – Internal Security – role of external state and non-state actors Critical for UPSC as it assesses knowledge of national security, governance, and the ability to address vulnerabilities in democratic institutions – the article is not much important from mains…
1. A nutrition strategy would have averted Olympic agony (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics 2024 underscores a significant gap in the Indian sports support system. It highlights the critical need…
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Q1) Discuss the natural and anthropogenic factors behind incidents of land subsidence. Suggest counter-measures to contain such incidents. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Land subsidence is a gradual settling or sudden sinking of the Earth’s surface because of underground material movement. Land subsidence may happen owing to various natural and anthropogenic factors: Natural causes: Activity along…
1. Bilateral Investment Treaty between India and the United Arab Emirates, comes into effect (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2062692®=3&lang=1 ) Context The India-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), effective from August 31, 2024, replaces the expired BIPPA, ensuring investment protection and fostering economic cooperation. This treaty aims to enhance bilateral investments by boosting investor confidence and providing a…
The Hindu Editorial 28-October-2023 1. Women can make the world better. Topic: GS3 – gender equality. Gender Disparities in Economics Historically, economic history has focused on men and their contributions, as evidenced by the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. The Nobel Prize has been awarded to significantly more men (90) than women (3), with…