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.
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The Hindu Editorial 4-November-2023 1. The IITs are overcommitted, in crisis Topic: GS3 – education sector. IITs and Their Global Ventures Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are highly regarded in India’s higher education system and known internationally. They are renowned for producing leaders in high-tech and related fields. IITs face increasing challenges while expanding globally…
The Hindu Editorial 25-November-2023 1. Need for climate-smart agriculture in India Topic: GS3 – Indian agriculture and climate change. Challenges in Agriculture Due to Climate Change: Climate change poses significant challenges to agriculture, with heat waves, floods, droughts, and cyclones affecting lives and livelihoods. Southern continents are experiencing severe droughts impacting agricultural production and farmers’…
1. Planning for a hotter world (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context The article emphasizes India’s urgent need to prioritize climate adaptation alongside emission mitigation to address escalating climate challenges. Analysis of the news: The Hottest Year on Record Climate Risks Across…
1. The start-up nation       (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: The article discusses the factors driving India’s economic growth over the past decade. Key Growth Drivers of the Indian Economy in the Last Decade India’s Position as a Global Economic Power The Role of Technology and Startups…
 1. The food price constraint (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: India’s economy has been experiencing diverging trends with respect to GDP growth and inflation. The GDP growth has been consistently exceeding expectations, which suggests a robust economic recovery and development. On the other hand, core inflation,…