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29th November

DIGITAL EDUCATION/E-LEARNING

DIGITAL EDUCATION: It is a method of delivering educational information through the Internet and digital platforms. It is the process of sharing knowledge through various channels such as e-books, CDs, webinars and more. It is flexible and self-paced and suited for distance learning.e-Education has revolutionized the conventional method of chalk and board style of learning… Continue reading DIGITAL EDUCATION/E-LEARNING

EDUCATION IN INDIA

Previous Years Questions 2022-The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting incentive-based systems for children’s education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyze. (15M) 2020- National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient the education… Continue reading EDUCATION IN INDIA

[UPSC Webinar] By Nishith Sir, Faculty, Samachar Manthan | Most Effective Plan for UPSC Current Affairs (2026) | Learn How Rankers Follow Only One Source for CA (Prelims + Mains) | Join on 30th November 2024 at 7:00 PM

Register for the session to get complete UPSC Current Affairs preparation plan and strategy Read about Nishith Sir’s UPSC Current Affairs Webinar A single source for current affairs should cover both Prelims and Mains while addressing key parts of the static syllabus. Aspirants often struggle with incomplete static portions in areas like Governance and International… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Nishith Sir, Faculty, Samachar Manthan | Most Effective Plan for UPSC Current Affairs (2026) | Learn How Rankers Follow Only One Source for CA (Prelims + Mains) | Join on 30th November 2024 at 7:00 PM

28th November

[28th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Schooling in India in times of poor air quality

PYQ Relevance: Q) Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata are the three Megacities of the country but air pollution is a much more serious problem in Delhi as compared to the other two. Why is this so? (UPSC CSE 2015) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have previously ‘constitutionalization of environmental problems’ (in 2022), and ‘pollution control and management’… Continue reading [28th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Schooling in India in times of poor air quality

27th November

[27th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An ideal way to treat India’s corneal blindness problem

PYQ Relevance:Q) Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve ‘Health for All’ in India. Explain. (UPSC CSE 2018) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have always focused on ‘Inclusive Healthcare Infrastructure’ (in 2020), ‘Effective Implementation of Healthcare Policies’ (in 2017), ‘Universal Health Coverage Programs’ (in 2015). Corneal blindness is a significant public health issue… Continue reading [27th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An ideal way to treat India’s corneal blindness problem

[UPSC Webinar] By Arvind Sir, Lead, Smash Mains | Score 800+ Marks in UPSC Mains with Microthemes | Learn the Theme-Demand Approach to Answer Writing | Join on 28th November 2024 at 7:00 PM

Register for the session to get complete UPSC Mains preparation plan and strategy Read about Arvind Sir’s UPSC Mains Webinar Aspirants who clear Mains but don’t make the final list often blame the interview stage for their result. While this might feel reassuring, the reality is they likely fell short in Mains itself. Scoring 750+… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Arvind Sir, Lead, Smash Mains | Score 800+ Marks in UPSC Mains with Microthemes | Learn the Theme-Demand Approach to Answer Writing | Join on 28th November 2024 at 7:00 PM

26th November

[26th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Constitution still thrives, let it show India the way

PYQ Relevance:Q) ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions. (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment:  UPSC Mains have focused on Constitutional Principles (2014 and 2019) with respect to ‘basic features’ and ‘checks and balances’.   Before… Continue reading [26th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Constitution still thrives, let it show India the way

25th November

IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON INDIAN SOCIETY

PYQs [2022] Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India. [2021] What is Cryptocurrency? How does it affect global security? Has it been affecting Indian society also?  [2020] Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalization? Justify your answer. [2019] Are… Continue reading IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON INDIAN SOCIETY

[25th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s urban infrastructure financing, needs and reality

PYQ Relevance: Q) What are ‘Smart Cities’? examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it increase rural-urban differences? Give arguments for ‘Smart Villages’ in the light of PURA and RURBAN Mission.(UPSC CSE 2024) Mentor’s Comment:  UPSC Mains have focused on Urbanization with various dimensions across ‘Population and Pollution challenges’ (in 2024), and degradation… Continue reading [25th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s urban infrastructure financing, needs and reality

[UPSC Webinar] By Nishith Sir, Faculty, Samachar Manthan | Develop Current Affairs Insights | Get a Current Affairs Toolkit for UPSC | Join on 25th November 2024 at 7:00 PM

Register for the session to get complete current affairs preparation plan and strategy Read about Nishith Sir’s Current Affairs Webinar Current affairs are essential for all three stages of the UPSC exam. However, bulky magazines full of facts and countless sources often confuse aspirants about the right approach. Most materials focus only on facts, leaving… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Nishith Sir, Faculty, Samachar Manthan | Develop Current Affairs Insights | Get a Current Affairs Toolkit for UPSC | Join on 25th November 2024 at 7:00 PM

SECULARISM

Secularism is a principle or ideology that advocates for separating religious institutions and beliefs from the affairs of the state, government, or public institutions.  According to Akeel Bilgrami, Secularism consists of three commitments Quotes Secularism under the Indian constitution Significance of secularism Western vs Indian secularism Western secularism Indian secularism Implies a clear and distinct… Continue reading SECULARISM

REGIONALISM

PYQ 1. Growing feelings of regionalism are an important factor in the generation of demand for a separate state. Discuss. (2013)    2. What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that the unequal distribution of benefits of development on a regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer. (2016)    3. Has the formation of linguistic… Continue reading REGIONALISM

23rd November

[23rd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding the changing face of extremist violence

PYQ Relevance: Q) Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues and suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism. (UPSC CSE 2022) Mentor’s Comment:  UPSC Mains have always focused on ‘Left Wing Extremism’ (2023), ‘Growth of Naxalism, and… Continue reading [23rd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding the changing face of extremist violence

22nd November

[22nd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India needs an environmental health regulatory agency

PYQ Relevance:Q) “The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Court.” Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws. (UPSC CSE 2022) Mentor’s Comment:  UPSC Mains has recently focused on Environmental Issues (2020) and regional Environmental Challenges (2023). According to the Emissions Gap… Continue reading [22nd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India needs an environmental health regulatory agency

COMMUNALISM

PYQs [2018] ‘Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation. Argue by giving suitable illustrations.  [2017] Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India. (2017)          Communalism is an aggressive political ideology linked to religion. According to Bipan Chandra,… Continue reading COMMUNALISM

CASTE SYSTEM

PYQs [2023] Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static? [2020]  Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.  [2018]  “The caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, the caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment.    [2015]  Debate the issue of… Continue reading CASTE SYSTEM

21st November

[21st November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An overturning of Sri Lanka’s old political order

PYQ Relevance: Q) ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in the light of the preceding statement. (UPSC CSE 2022) Mentor’s Comment:  UPSC Mains have always focused on Regional Geopolitics (2019), Bilateral Ties (2022) and Neighbourhood  Policy (2013). Political shifts in the Asian continent… Continue reading [21st November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An overturning of Sri Lanka’s old political order

20th November

[20th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A community on the margins, its hidden scars

PYQ Relevance: Q) What are the continued challenges for Women in India against time and space? (UPSC CSE 2019) Mentor’s Comment:  UPSC Mains have always been focused on Minority Section of the Society –esp. Women and children.  Some recent micro themes have been asked like – Mental Healthcare challenges faced by Women in India (Mains… Continue reading [20th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A community on the margins, its hidden scars

19th November

[19th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Manipur as a case for imposing Article 356

PYQ Relevance: Q) Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that priniciple is one of its basic features, but it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a strong Centre, a feature that militates against the concept of strong federalism. (UPSC CSE 2014) Q) Given the… Continue reading [19th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Manipur as a case for imposing Article 356
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