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22Aug 2023

The Katchatheevu controversy.

Relevance GS Paper 2 International Relations. Tags: #upsc #IR #MKstalin #competitive-exams. Why in the news? On August 18, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin revived the debate over Katchatheevu, an uninhabited and barren 285 acre islet about 14 nautical miles off Rameswaram. He reiterated the demand for retrieval of the islet from Sri Lanka, …

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22Aug 2023

Holding Justice to Account.

Relevance GS Paper 2 Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government. Tags: #Assetdeclaration #Judicialtransparency #CodeofEthics #IndianExpressEditorialAnalysis. Why in the News? In a report presented to Parliament, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice suggested that judges of the Supreme Court and high courts be required to …

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22Aug 2023

Minding the Research Gap: Overhauling Funding and Regulations for National Research Foundation.

Relevance GS Paper 2 Government policies and interventions. Tags: #upsc #ANRF #Research #UPSC #IE. Why in the News? The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF-2023) Bill recently passed by the Parliament has set forth ambitious goals to provide strategic direction for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in India. Background Key Provisions of the Bill The National Research …

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21Aug 2023

Q. Objectivity is the key to guide Civil Servants remain unbiased in their decision making. In the light of the above statement, discuss the challenges in maintaining objectivity and ways to overcome them.

Approach: Introduction: Begin with defining Objectivity. Body: What are the challenges a civil servant face to maintain objectivity, give examples where civil servants displayed remarkable example of objectivity, how civil servant can overcome challenges associated with maintaining objectivity. Conclusion: By mentioning relevance of objectivity for civil servants, how it can contribute to nation building Answer: Objectivity …

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21Aug 2023

Q. How social media is playing a crucial role in transforming the perception of individuals. Discuss the impact of socialization, family and educational institutions in reducing the negative impacts of social media.

  Intro – Introduce with Social media being emerged as a powerful force in shaping individual perceptions. Body – 1. Highlight Transformational Impact of Social Media on Perception. 2. Write how will socialization, family and educational institutions mitigate negative impacts of social media. Conclusion – While negative impacts are evident, socialization, family, and educational institutions …

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21Aug 2023

The Hunger Challenge.

Relevance GS Paper 2 Issues Relating to Poverty and Hunger. Tags: #hunger #zerohunger #theindianexpress #upsc  Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proclamation of uplifting 135 million people out of poverty over the five-year span from 2015-16 to 2019-21. This achievement was measured by the Multi-dimensional Poverty Index (MDPI) formulated by NITI Aayog, although …

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21Aug 2023

De-Casting ourselves.

Relevance GS Paper 2  Issues and Policies related to Scheduled Caste. GS Paper 3 Role of Family Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values. Tags: #Ragging #dalits #Reservation #InclusiveIndia #SabkaSaathSabkaVikas #IndianExpressEditorialAnalysis. Why in the News? An 18-year-old first-year student at Jadavpur University died on August 10, 2023, after allegedly being ragged by senior students. Dalit …

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21Aug 2023

Daily News Analysis.

Sulina Channel  News: After Russia withdrew from the Black Sea grain agreement, the Sulina Channel gave Ukraine an alternate trade channel for its grain. On August 16, 2023, Russia launched drone attacks against Ukrainian ports and grain storage facilities along the Danube River throughout the night. In July 2023, Russia also pulled out of the …

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21Aug 2023

Q. What does each of the following quotations mean to you?

(a) “It takes something more than intelligence to act intelligently.” – Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Approach: Briefly explain the meaning of intelligence. Discuss the other factors needed apart from intelligence to act intelligently. Give appropriate examples to support your arguments. Conclude appropriately. Answer: Intelligence is the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, which provide us …

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21Aug 2023

Q. The work culture of the police in India is said to be characterized by indecision, inefficiency and lack of empathy. Discuss. Also, suggest remedial measures in this context.

Approach: Giving a brief introduction, discuss the issues with the work culture of the Police in India. Suggest some remedial measures to address these issues. Conclude accordingly. Answer: Law and order is a state subject under the Constitution of India and the police have a primary role to uphold and enforce laws, investigate crimes and …

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