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21st September

[21st September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The stakes in Sri Lanka’s ninth Presidential election 

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)Q). In respect of India — Sri Lanka relations, discuss how domestic factors influence foreign policy. (UPSC CSE 2013) Mentor’s Comment:  The preference for leftist… Continue reading [21st September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The stakes in Sri Lanka’s ninth Presidential election 

[UPSC Openhouse] IFS Swati Sandeep || How to Make Notes for UPSC 2025? | Learn the Art of Note-making for Mains || Join on 22nd Sept 2024, 8 PM

Register for the free masterclass on ‘Note Making for UPSC 2025’ on 22nd Sept 2024 at 8 PM We’re excited to invite you to a masterclass that not only covers the ‘what‘ but also the ‘why’ and ‘how‘ of mastering GS notes making for UPSC 2025. For UPSC 2025, aspirants will have less time between… Continue reading [UPSC Openhouse] IFS Swati Sandeep || How to Make Notes for UPSC 2025? | Learn the Art of Note-making for Mains || Join on 22nd Sept 2024, 8 PM

20th September

[20th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Acclamation for an Indian leadership that still endures

PYQ Relevance: Q) Do you think BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? Waht are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation? (UPSC CSE 2022) Q) The Indian Diaspora has an important role to play in the South-East Asian country’s economy and… Continue reading [20th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Acclamation for an Indian leadership that still endures

19th September

[19th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In Wilmington, juxtaposing immediacy with legacy

PYQ Relevance: Q Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2020) Q The new tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength… Continue reading [19th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In Wilmington, juxtaposing immediacy with legacy

18th September

[18th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Demographic advantage, Indian economy’s sweet spot

PYQ Relevance: [2022] Economic growth in the recent past has been led by an increase in labour productivity.” Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to the creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity.[2014] While we flaunt India’s demographic dividend, we ignore the dropping rates of employability.” What are we missing… Continue reading [18th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Demographic advantage, Indian economy’s sweet spot

17th September

[17th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rights of future generations must guide climate debate

PYQ Relevance: Q ‘Climate change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be affected by climate change? (UPSC CSE 2015) Q Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention… Continue reading [17th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rights of future generations must guide climate debate

16th September

[16th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in

PYQ Relevance: Q Impact of digital technology as a reliable source of input for rational decision making is a debatable issue. Critically evaluate with suitable example. (UPSC CSE 2021) Q “The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes.” Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2016) Mentor’s… Continue reading [16th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in

[UPSC Openhouse] On How to Cover Current Affairs Without Newspapers for UPSC 2025? | Get a Strategy to Cover Current Affairs in 10 Hours a Week || Join on 18th Sept 2024, 6 PM

Register for the free masterclass on ‘Current Affairs For UPSC 2025’ on 18th Sept 2024 at 6 PM We’re excited to invite you to a masterclass that not only covers the ‘what‘ but also the ‘how‘ of mastering current affairs for 2025. Current Affairs has always been a challenging aspect for UPSC aspirants. With too… Continue reading [UPSC Openhouse] On How to Cover Current Affairs Without Newspapers for UPSC 2025? | Get a Strategy to Cover Current Affairs in 10 Hours a Week || Join on 18th Sept 2024, 6 PM

15th September

14th September

[14th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Being ‘trans’ is being human

PYQ Relevance: Q National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported by other mechanisms that ensure the accountability of a government. In light of above observation assess the role of NHRC as an effective complement to the judiciary and other institutions in promoting and protecting human… Continue reading [14th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Being ‘trans’ is being human

13th September

[13th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Putting the brakes on ‘bulldozer justice’

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 IAS/2021) Q Do you think that Constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the… Continue reading [13th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Putting the brakes on ‘bulldozer justice’

12th September

[UPSC Openhouse] By Ranadheer Sir, Senior Mentor of AIR 2 | Should You Drop Your UPSC 2025 Attempt? | How To Self-Evaluate and Plan for Your Next Attempt || Join on 15th Sept 2024, 7 PM.

Register for the masterclass on 15th Sept 2024 at 7PM to get yearlong mentorship & study plan for UPSC-CSE Know more about the Ranadheer Sir’s Masterclass In this session, Ranadheer Sir will help you understand your current level of preparation for UPSC by identifying your strengths and weaknesses in different subjects like General Studies, Optional,… Continue reading [UPSC Openhouse] By Ranadheer Sir, Senior Mentor of AIR 2 | Should You Drop Your UPSC 2025 Attempt? | How To Self-Evaluate and Plan for Your Next Attempt || Join on 15th Sept 2024, 7 PM.

[12th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Perils of decentralization with Chinese characteristics

PYQ Relevance: Q “The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.” Explain. (UPSC IAS/2021) Q  ‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia’, In the light of this statement,… Continue reading [12th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Perils of decentralization with Chinese characteristics

11th September

[11th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A panoramic view of the 2024 China-Africa summit

PYQ Relevance: Q Increasing interest of India in Africa has its pro and cons. Critically Examine. (UPSC IAS/2015) Q “If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years. (UPSC IAS/2021) Prelims:Consider… Continue reading [11th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A panoramic view of the 2024 China-Africa summit

10th September

[10th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Regulatory reform stuck in a loop in Health Ministry

PYQ Relevance: Q Bringing out the circumstances in 2005 which forced amendment to the section 3(d) in Indian Patent Law, 1970, discuss how it has been utilized by the Supreme Court in its judgement in rejecting Novartis’ patent application for ‘Glivec’. Discuss briefly the pros and cons of the decision. (UPSC IAS/2013) Q What do… Continue reading [10th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Regulatory reform stuck in a loop in Health Ministry

9th September

[9th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: With or without Chinese companies is the question

PYQ Relevance: Q Can the strategy of regional-resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India?(UPSC IAS/2019) Q “Success of the ‘Make in India’ program depends on the success of the ‘Skill India’ programme and radical labour reforms.” Discuss with logical arguments. (UPSC IAS/2015) Q  “While we flaunt India’s demographic dividend, we ignore the dropping rates… Continue reading [9th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: With or without Chinese companies is the question

7th September

[7th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Stick to fiscal deficit as the norm for fiscal prudence

PYQ Relevance: Q What were the reasons for the introduction of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2013? Discuss critically its salient features and their effectiveness. (UPSC IAS/2018) Q The public expenditure management is a challenge to the Government of India in the context of budget making during the post-liberalization period. Clarify it. (UPSC… Continue reading [7th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Stick to fiscal deficit as the norm for fiscal prudence

6th September

[6th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Food Security Act has revamped the PDS

PYQ Relevance: Q What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act, 2013? How has the Food Security Bill helped in eliminating hunger and malnutrition in India? (UPSC IAS/2021) Q How far do you agree with the view that the focus on the lack of availability of food as the main cause of… Continue reading [6th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Food Security Act has revamped the PDS
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