UGI USER, Author at Universal Group Of Institutions

04Nov 2023

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Evolution of Biosphere Reserves as Beacons of Hope

Relevance GS paper 3 Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Tags: #UPSC #GS3 #Environment #BiosphereReserve #ManAndBiosphereProgramme Why in the news? Biosphere Reserves: A Sanctuary for Nature and Humanity Amidst urban chaos, people seek refuge in places of natural beauty. Tourists unconsciously increase the use of single-use plastic, especially plastic water bottles. The prevalence …

03Nov 2023

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Q. The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as jobless growth. Do you agree with this view? Give arguments in favour of your answer.

Structure of Answer Introduction Briefly define Jobless growth, mention Rate of GDP and Employment growth rate Body Give Arguments in Favor of Jobless Growth in India Mention latest reports of labour bureau, give examples Mention Government Initiatives to Tackle Jobless Growth in India Mention Measures to Combat Jobless Growth Conclusion Mention Addressing jobless growth in …

03Nov 2023

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Q. Examine the impact of liberalization on companies owned by Indians. Are they competing with the Foreign MNCs satisfactorily?

Structure of Answer Introduction Briefly explain Liberalization, when it was initiated, its aim and objective Body Explain Impact of 1991 Liberalization on Indian Companies both positive and negative impact with examples. Explain how Indian Companies Competed with Foreign MNCs Post-1991 Liberalization Conclusion Mention Liberalization has transformed Indian companies however, they must continue to focus on …

03Nov 2023

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Storm Ciaran

Why in the news? Storm Ciaran unleashed its fury on north-west Europe, bringing heavy rains and winds reaching speeds of up to 200 kilometres per hour. Storm Ciaran The storm has resulted in dozens of injuries and seven fatalities across Europe, causing widespread destruction and disruptions. Reason: The storm was driven by a powerful jet …

03Nov 2023

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Dekho Apna Desh

Why in the news? Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the domestic sailing of the first International Cruise Liner, ‘COSTA SERENA,‘ in Mumbai, India. This event is part of the government’s efforts to promote domestic tourism, in line with the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ campaign. The launch follows discussions at the Global Maritime India Summit 2023, …

03Nov 2023

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Food Processing industry

Relevance GS Paper 3 Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. Tags: #foodprocessingindustry #PMModi #WorldFoodIndia2023 #BharatMandapam #GS3 #UPSC Why in the News? The Prime Minister will inaugurate the 2nd edition of ‘World Food India 2023’ at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. During the event, …

03Nov 2023

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Nandini Das Wins 2023 British Academy Book Prize

Why in the news? India-born author Nandini Das, a Professor of English literature at the University of Oxford, has clinched the prestigious 2023 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding. Book’s Significance: Her winning book, “Courting India: England, Mughal India, and the Origins of Empire,” is her debut work, offering a fresh perspective on …

03Nov 2023

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India, Sri Lanka Conclude 12th round of ETCA Talks

Why in the news? India and Sri Lanka successfully concluded their 12th round of discussions on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) in Colombo, Sri Lanka, which began on October 30. During these talks, the two delegations addressed a wide range of crucial areas, including “Trade in Goods,” “Technical Barriers to Trade,” and “Trade …

03Nov 2023

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ECI’s ENCORE: Streamlining Candidate and Election Management

Why in the news? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has developed in-house software named ‘ENCORE,’ which stands for ‘Enabling Communications on Real-time Environment,’ for comprehensive candidate and election management. Purpose: ENCORE offers a seamless platform for Returning Officers to handle various aspects of the electoral process, including candidate nomination, affidavit submission, voter turnout tracking, …

03Nov 2023

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Cloud Seeding

Why in the news? IITM Pune demonstrates cloud seeding can produce rainfall. The experiment is the Cloud Aerosol Interaction and Precipitation Enhancement Experiment (CAIPEEX phase-4). The cloud seeding experiment was performed in Solapur City, on the leeward side of the Western Ghats. Resulted in increased rainfall by 18%. The relative enhancement of accumulated rainfall was …

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