16 August 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) National security challenges require sufficiently addressing the concerns of human security. Explain and suggest reforms for the same. (150 Words/10 Marks)
16 August 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Sri Aurobindo on His Birth Anniversary (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2045529 ) Topic: GS1 – Modern Indian History – Personalities Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sri Aurobindo on his birth anniversary via social media platform X, acknowledging his influence as a philosopher, thinker, and spiritual leader….
16 August 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
1. Digital platform driven by drone mapping to revive solar power scheme (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Digital Governance Context The PM-KUSUM scheme aims to enhance solar energy in agriculture by setting up solar power plants and pumps. However, delays and challenges, such as…
16 August 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. A FINANCING CHALLENGE (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 08) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: The article discusses the severe deposit crunch faced by Indian banks, where the growth of bank deposits is lagging behind credit growth, leading to significant challenges. The Current Deposit Crunch: An Overview Impact on Economic Activity and…
16 August 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. An obstinate refusal to focus on welfare (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context The article critiques the Union Budget’s reduced focus on welfare schemes, highlighting declining allocations for crucial programs like MGNREGA and NFSA amidst widespread poverty and malnutrition. It contrasts…
14 August 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) Describe briefly what gene therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments? Â (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Gene therapy is a medical technique that uses modified genes to treat, prevent and cure a disease. It involves altering the genes in a patient’s cells to correct the underlying genetic problem. Advantages of gene therapy…
14 August 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. DRDO carries out successful maiden flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV’ (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2044995 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context The successful test of the Gaurav long-range glide bomb by DRDO highlights India’s advancements in indigenous defence technology, strengthening its strategic capabilities. This development aligns with the country’s focus on…
14 August 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
1. The melting of polar ice due to climate change is making days longer (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS1 – Geography – Climate change – Effects of climate change Context Recent research indicates that climate change is slowing the Earth’s rotation due to melting polar ice caps,…
14 August 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. A caveat in the jobs data (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 15) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy – Issues relating to development and employment. Context: The article critically examines the use of the KLEMS database in supporting claims of job creation in India. Overview of the KLEMS Database and Its Relevance Methodology…
14 August 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. Hints of the corporatisation of science research in India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 –  Science and Technology Context The article discusses India’s shift towards market-driven scientific research, emphasising commercialization and reduced public funding. It examines the establishment of the Anusandhan National Research…