31 July 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. A licence raj for digital content creators (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Union government seeks to control digital content creators through the Broadcasting Regulation Bill, 2024. This bill extends governmental power over digital media, aiming to regulate and censor political commentary…
31 July 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) The 69th constitutional amendment provides special provisions for the governance of the Union Territory of Delhi. Discuss and analyse the implications of divergences on various issues between the elected government and the Lieutenant Governor. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS The Sixty-Ninth Amendment Act of 1991 provides special status to the Union Territory of Delhi. Salient…
31 July 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
1. 122 dead as landslides flatten Wayanad villages (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Disaster and disaster management Context A devastating series of landslides in Vythiri taluk, Wayanad district, Kerala, killed at least 122 people and injured 197, with the death toll expected to rise….
31 July 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Financial Assistance under PM-KISAN (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2039206 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in February 2019, provides ₹6,000 annually to land-holding farmers in three instalments. This scheme, managed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), aims to support farmers financially, with benefits disbursed directly into their bank accounts. Analysis…
31 July 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. Not somebody else’s war (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2– International Relations Context: The article discusses the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Ukraine as a potential reconfiguration of India’s approach to European security. Narendra Modi’s Visit to Ukraine: A Strategic Shift India’s Recent Engagements with…
Interim Budget 2024-25
Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Government Budgeting. Importance of This Topic from UPSC Perspective: In UPSC’s General Studies Paper 3, the topic of Government Budgeting in the Indian Economy is crucial.It assesses candidates’ understanding of fiscal policies, resource allocation, and economic priorities. A sound grasp of this topic is essential for comprehending the country’s economic…
30 July 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) Though importance of executive agencies in checking corruption and impropriety cannot be overstated, their misuse for political ends is anathema to the rule of law. Comment, with special reference to Enforcement Directorate (ED). (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Enforcement directorate (ED) is law enforcement and economic intelligence agency of the Government of India. It is…
30 July 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. Clear goals, hazy roadmaps (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy – Government Budgeting Context: The article critically examines the details of the final Budget, highlighting its objectives and action plans while pointing out the vague implementation roadmaps. Objectives and Action Plans Comparison with the Interim Budget Revenue…