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22nd November

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

18th November

[18th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘new’ Justitia and reimagining justice

PYQ Relevance:Q) The judicial systems in India and the UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices. (UPSC CSE 2020) Mentor’s Comment:  UPSC Mains have continuously focused on some micro themes in the… Continue reading [18th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘new’ Justitia and reimagining justice

[UPSC Webinar] By Mukund Singh Chahar, IRS | 5-Phased Strategy for UPSC 2026 | Get a Subject-Wise Strategy | Join on 20th November 2024 at 5:00 PM

Register for the session to get UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Mukund Singh Chahar’s UPSC Preparation Journey UPSC 2026 is 18 months away, and you need a plan to start with now. There is no need to rush and feel overwhelmed. The preparation itself can be divided into 5 phases: Nov 2024… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Mukund Singh Chahar, IRS | 5-Phased Strategy for UPSC 2026 | Get a Subject-Wise Strategy | Join on 20th November 2024 at 5:00 PM

FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES

42nd Amendment added Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution (Swaran Singh Committee recommendation) in 1976 through Part IV-A and Article 51-A, initially listing ten duties. 86th Amendment: Added an 11th duty in 2002, making it a duty for parents to provide education to children aged 6-14. Fundamental Duties emphasize citizens’ moral obligations and commitments to… Continue reading FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES

16th November

[16th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Universities are different from religious institutions

PYQ Relevance:Q) Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in detail. (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains has always focused on Governance and Policy issues related to Education in India – Free and Compulsory Education (in 2022), National Education Policy (in 2021), and Inclusive… Continue reading [16th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Universities are different from religious institutions

DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY

Directive Principles of State Policy are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution from Articles 36 to 51.  Dr B.R. Ambedkar described these principles as ‘novel features’ of the Indian Constitution. Granville Austin has described the Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights as the ‘Conscience of the Constitution’.  It promotes the principles of social and economic… Continue reading DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY

15th November

NATURE OF CONSTITUTION, CONSTITUTIONALISM, CONSTITUTIONAL MORALITY

Questions from this theme are increasing with time but solid narratives on the same are missing pushing aspirants to write substandard answers merely consolidating what they know. Previous Year Questions [2019] GSIV: What do you understand about the term “constitutional morality”? How does one uphold constitutional morality? (10M) [2021] ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the… Continue reading NATURE OF CONSTITUTION, CONSTITUTIONALISM, CONSTITUTIONAL MORALITY

[15th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A 2024 election result that leaves many astounded

PYQ Relevance:Q) Indian and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based. (UPSC CSE 2018) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC has always focused on major countries like the USA (2018), Russia, and China (2024) as well as minor regions like ‘the Malay Peninsula’ (2017) whenever there are major… Continue reading [15th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A 2024 election result that leaves many astounded

14th November

PREAMBLE OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION

The American constitution was the first to begin with a preamble. Many counties, including India, followed this practice. A preamble is an introductory and Expressionary statement in a document that explains the document’s purpose and underlying philosophy. Historical Background On December 13, 1946, Nehru moved the ‘Objective Resolution’ in the Constituent Assembly. This resolution defined… Continue reading PREAMBLE OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION

13th November

[13th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Debating the ‘healthy longevity initiative’

PYQ Relevance:   Q) Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest? (UPSC CSE 2015) Q) The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What… Continue reading [13th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Debating the ‘healthy longevity initiative’

[UPSC Webinar] By Tamanna Dua, UPSC Ranker 2023 | Prepare for UPSC 2026 with College & Job | Get a 1.5-Year Strategy | Join on 15th November 2024 at 7:00 PM 2024

Register for the session to get UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Tamanna Dua’s UPSC Preparation Journey UPSC preparation is an emotion, felt differently by everyone. College students and working professionals face unique challenges, such as time management and FOMO during preparation. With UPSC 2026 one and a half years away, many final-year… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Tamanna Dua, UPSC Ranker 2023 | Prepare for UPSC 2026 with College & Job | Get a 1.5-Year Strategy | Join on 15th November 2024 at 7:00 PM 2024

12th November

[12th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The LAC agreement, the détentes and the questions

PYQ Relevance: Q) China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia’, In light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbour. (UPSC CSE 2014) Q) The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One… Continue reading [12th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The LAC agreement, the détentes and the questions

UPSC Eligibility Criteria: Age, Qualifications & More

UPSC eligibility criteria refer to the essential requirements that candidates must fulfil to sit for the exam. They include nationality, age limit, educational qualification, medical fitness, etc. Applications that don’t meet the UPSC eligibility criteria will be rejected by the UPSC board.  On the other hand, not knowing the detailed IAS exam criteria might make… Continue reading UPSC Eligibility Criteria: Age, Qualifications & More

Fact-Checking: Balancing Independence and Legal Safeguards

Why This? The Bombay High Court recently struck down a provision related to the Fact Check Unit in the 2021 IT Rules. While it’s tempting to jump straight into learning about IT Rules alone, it’s vital to see the bigger picture where governance, digital freedom, and judiciary intersect, especially in balancing individual rights vs. state… Continue reading Fact-Checking: Balancing Independence and Legal Safeguards

Climate Extremes in the Arabian Sea: How Climate Change Fuels Severe Weather Patterns

Why this? Cyclone Asna was a rare August storm in the Arabian Sea, but just blaming climate change and discussing it is oversimplifying the topic. This article kicks off by analyzing past trends and what caused them, before diving into the rising frequency of cyclones in the Arabian Sea, especially post-monsoon. Our take offers a… Continue reading Climate Extremes in the Arabian Sea: How Climate Change Fuels Severe Weather Patterns
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