The Assembly polls in Karnataka witnessed a voter turnout of 72.68%. Topic: GS2. Context: The Karnataka Assembly election was conducted peacefully and witnessed a turnout of 72.68%, higher than the 72.36% recorded in 2018, surprising many. History of voter turnouts in Lok Sabha elections in India: It is important to note that voter turnout can…
False narratives and propaganda should be countered, but not through a ban. Topic: GS2. Context: The demand to ban the movie The Kerala Story has raised issues regarding curbing false narratives and propaganda that affect the social fabric. Issue: The demand for a ban on The Kerala Story, a film based on the instances of…
The horizon for India beyond the G-20, SCO summits. Topic: GS2 – International relations. Context: India must manage its expectations as it assumes the presidency of the G-20 and leadership of the SCO. The country faces challenges, and the global situation is deteriorating, with the possibility of conflicts. India must balance the demands of the…
Yet another airline goes out of business. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy – Infrastructure, Industrial Policy and Investment. PYQs on Airport Sector Examine the developments of Airports in India through Joint Ventures under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the authorities in this regard? (UPSC CSE (M) 2017) Context: The…
Valour and prestige — the world of special operations. Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Indian Diaspora, GS3 – Disaster management Previous year Questions: No Question has yet been asked on rescue operation in the past in the Mains. But, a question is highly expected this year. Context: The Sudan rescue mission, Operation Kaveri, exemplifies…
The LAC crisis and the danger of losing without fighting. Topic: GS2 – India and Neighbourhood Previous year Questions on China: With respect to the South China Sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affirm the need for safeguarding maritime security to ensure freedom of navigation and ever flight throughout the region. In this context,…
The importance of constitutional punctuality. Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity and Constitution, Federalism Related Previous year Questions on Federalism: The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and the extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings. (UPSC CSE (M) 2015) Context: The…
India, its SDG pledge goal, and the strategy to apply. Topic: GS3 – sustainable development and environmental concerns. Previous year Questions on Environment “Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”. Comment on the progress made in India in this regard. (UPSC CSE (M)…
The women’s Reservation Bill cannot wait anymore. Topic: GS1: Women & Women organizations Previous year questions on Women: What are the continued challenges for women in India against time and space? (UPSC CSE(M) 2019) The women’s questions arose in modern India as a part of the 19th century social reform movement. What are the major…
Not By ‘Vande Bharat’ Alone Topic: GS-III, Infrastructure Context: The performance of the Indian Railways, as the country’s primary transporter and most significant public undertaking, should not be judged solely based on well-publicised services. Instead, it implies a more comprehensive and nuanced assessment of the railway’s overall performance is necessary. Vande Bharat Express and other…