7 August 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) BRICS can serve as a platform for shaping a post-Western global order, but the potential of the grouping is held back by internal contradictions. Examine.
 (250 Words/15 Marks)
1. Opening up the field (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3– Agriculture Context: The article discusses a new agricultural diversification scheme initiated by the Centre and Punjab government, aimed at encouraging farmers to shift from water-intensive paddy cultivation to more sustainable crops. Introduction: A Positive Step Towards Agricultural Diversification The…
Q1) Describe the functioning of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India. To what extent are the issues in PDS a result of the problems in Food Corporation of India? (250 Words/ 15 Marks) Public distribution system (PDS) is a system for distribution of food grains and essential commodities for poor at subsidized prices. Central and state governments jointly manage the PDS. Center makes procurement, storage and bulk allocation…
1. INDIA-MONGOLIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE NOMADIC ELEPHANT COMMENCES IN MEGHALAYA (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2030373 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context The 16th edition of Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced in Umroi, Meghalaya, involving Indian and Mongolian military personnel. This annual joint exercise focuses on enhancing counter-insurgency capabilities under UN mandates, featuring tactical drills…
Indian Express 22-September-2023 The Indian Express, CSE candidates can stay informed about current events and developments in India and around the world. Facebook-f Twitter Youtube 1) Expansion of BRICS-How it matters? Context: The recent BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, which witnessed more than a doubling of its original membership of five major emerging economies,…
Indian Express Editorial Analysis 11-March-2024 1. A dialogue among healers Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies – Issues arising out of their design & implementation GS2- Social Justice – Health This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of knowing facts about the integration of modern and traditional medicine which is…