6 September 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) How does the study of numismatics contribute to the unraveling of India’s history? Explain with suitable examples.
(250 Words/15 Marks)
1. Australia Proposes Law to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, Sparking Debate on Youth Online Safety (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context: The Australian government has announced plans to legislate restrictions on social media access for children under 16, holding platforms accountable to prevent access by…
The Hindu Editorial 28-December-2023 1. Making health our top priority in 2024. Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies – Interventions for development in various sectors. Critical for UPSC as it addresses India’s rising NCD crisis, behavioral risk factors, government initiatives, and individual responsibility for health. Context: The article discusses the alarming rise of non-communicable diseases…
Daily Current Affairs 20-April -2024- Top News of the Day 1. Israeli Military Strikes Iran in Apparent Response to Previous Attack, Tensions Remain High Topic: GS2 – International Relations – This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains as the incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, two important players in the Middle…
1. Just a bargaining chip (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2– Polity Context: The concept of Special Category Status (SCS) was introduced in 1969 by the Planning Commission during the Fourth Five-Year Plan. This status aimed to provide higher plan assistance to certain states facing socio-economic challenges and locational disadvantages….
Q1) “A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart.” Do you think there are certain universal qualities that define a ‘good person’? Illustrate with suitable examples. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS There is no single definition of a ‘good person.’ Generally, a good person is one who is preferred by every…
1. Africa can compliment India’s need for critical minerals needed for sectors like EVs: Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2047346 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Africa’s mineral wealth, including rare earth elements, lithium, and cobalt, is crucial for India’s technological and industrial needs. Strengthening India-Africa relations involves expanding trade, sustainable mining,…