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 18-January-2024 1. A search for deterrence in the Red Sea. Topic: GS2 – International Relations GS3 – Internal Security – Challenges to internal security through communication networks UPSC candidates must understand the geopolitical complexities arising from Houthi rebel attacks, testing international cooperation and impacting maritime security. Context: The article discusses Houthi rebels’ attacks…
1. Union Minister inaugurates Asia’s first health research related “Pre-clinical Network facility” under Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2033656 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated Asia’s first health research “Pre-clinical Network Facility” and the “Genetically Defined Human Associated Microbial Culture Collection (Ge-HuMic)” at THSTI, Faridabad….
1. Delegates and Members of World Heritage Committee Visit Monuments and World Heritage Sites in and around Delhi (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2038168 ) Topic: GS1 – History – Indian Culture – Architecture Context During the 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting in New Delhi (July 21-31, 2024), delegates explored local heritage sites during a day off. They…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 14-December -2023 1. Breakthrough Nutraceutical ‘AKTOCYTE’ by the Department of Atomic Energy Set to Transform Cancer Care Topic: GS3 – Health sector. This topic is not much relevant in the context of Mains but more for prelims perspective. Context: Scientists from the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and M/s. IDRS Labs Pvt. Ltd….
Indian Express Editorial Analysis 8-March-2024 1. The bias that must go Topic: GS1 – Society – Role of women and women’s organization This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of understanding the gender disparities within institutions, including the justice delivery system. Context: Across the world, diversity stands as a cornerstone of…
Q1) “The attainment of political independence in 1947 was a watershed moment in Indian history, but it did not mean an end to the struggles for economic and cultural freedom.” Discuss. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, lived over two and a half thousand years ago in ancient India. The Buddha’s…