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3rd August

[3rd August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The five guidelines to a Dragon-Elephant tango

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief description of CPEC and enumerate the reasons why India has distanced itself from the same. (UPSC IAS/2018)  Q2 China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as… Continue reading [3rd August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The five guidelines to a Dragon-Elephant tango

2nd August

[2nd August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A verdict on the Money Bill that India awaits

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint sessions of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof. (UPSC IAS/2017)  Q2 Rajya Sabha has been transformed from a ‘useless stepney tyre’ to the most useful… Continue reading [2nd August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A verdict on the Money Bill that India awaits

1st August

[1st August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The global struggle for a pandemic treaty

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented devastation worldwide. However, technological advancements are being availed readily to win over the crisis. Give an account of how technology was sought to aid the management of the pandemic. (UPSC IAS/2020)  Q2 Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the Covid-19… Continue reading [1st August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The global struggle for a pandemic treaty

31st July

[31st July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A Licence Raj for digital content creators

PYQ Relevance: Mains:Q1 Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, coupled with lack of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification. (UPSC IAS/2021)  Q2 What do understand by the concept “freedom of speech and expression”? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do films in India stand on a slightly… Continue reading [31st July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A Licence Raj for digital content creators

30th July

[30th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The problem with India’s blocking of the Chinese

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 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, discuss its impact on India as her neighbour. (UPSC IAS/2021)  Q2 With respect to the South China sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affaire… Continue reading [30th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The problem with India’s blocking of the Chinese

[UPSC Openhouse] AIR 225, Nevin Kuruvilla Thomas On How to cover GS 4 for UPSC || Join to learn How I scored 133 in Ethics paper || On 31st July 2024 At 7 PM.

Achieving a balance between depth of analysis and concise answers is a significant challenge in Ethics answer writing. AIR 225, Nevin Kuruvilla Thomas Register for the free UPSC masterclass on 31st July 2024 at 7:00 Read what AIR-225 Nevin Kuruvilla Thomas says about his UPSC Journey Ethics, Essay, and optional subjects are key to succeeding… Continue reading [UPSC Openhouse] AIR 225, Nevin Kuruvilla Thomas On How to cover GS 4 for UPSC || Join to learn How I scored 133 in Ethics paper || On 31st July 2024 At 7 PM.

29th July

[29th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Recasting care models for mental illness, homelessness

PYQ Relevance:Mains:Q1 Public health system has limitation 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 IAS/2015) Q2 What do you understand by nanotechnology and how is it helping in health sector? (UPSC IAS/2020)  Prelims: Q  Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’,… Continue reading [29th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Recasting care models for mental illness, homelessness

27th July

[27th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Using children’s personal data legally and securely

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient the education system in India. Critically examine the statement. (UPSC IAS/2020)  Q2 The quality of higher education in India requires major improvement to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the… Continue reading [27th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Using children’s personal data legally and securely

26th July

[26th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘geo-calculus’ of the Moscow visit

PYQ Relevance:Mains:Q1 Critically examine the aims and objectives of SCO. What importance does it hold for India? (UPSC IAS/2021) Q2 How is the S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world?  (UPSC IAS/2021)  Prelims: Q Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of cooperation… Continue reading [26th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘geo-calculus’ of the Moscow visit

25th July

[25th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An outlining of urban transformation strategies

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 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 IAS/2016)  Q2 The frequency of urban floods due to high intensity rainfall is increasing over the years. Discussing the reasons… Continue reading [25th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An outlining of urban transformation strategies

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You don’t need more beginner level advice. What you need is a High Momentum plan and Support System. Register for the free orientation session on 27th July 2024 at 7:00 to get yearlong mentorship & study plan for UPSC-CSE Read about AIR-2′ Animesh Pradhan’s UPSC Mentorship Journey This year when UPSC announced its CSE-2023 results,… Continue reading [Free UPSC Orientation Session] Yearlong Mentorship & Study Plan To Crack UPSC 2026 In ‘First Attempt’ With IAS Rank || Join on 27th July 2024 At 7 PM.

24th July

22nd July

[22nd July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Focus on female employment to counter unemployment

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 Though women in post-independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards women and the feminist movement has been patriarchal.” Apart from women’s education and women empowerment schemes, what interventions can help change this milieu? (UPSC IAS/2021) Q2  Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and… Continue reading [22nd July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Focus on female employment to counter unemployment

21st July

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You don’t need more beginner level advice. What you need is a High Momentum plan and Support System. Join the free orientation session on 23rd July 2024 at 7:00 pm Register for the free orientation session on 23rd July 2024 at 7:00 to take your UPSC-CSE 2025 preparation from ‘Zero To Advanced Level’ Read what… Continue reading [Free Orientation Session] On UPSC Mentorship Program 2025 || Join on 23rd July 2024 At 7 PM.

20th July

[20th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Living in denial about unemployment

PYQ Relevance: Q Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of society. Discuss. (UPSC IAS/2022) Q “While we flaunt India’s demographic dividend, we ignore the dropping rates of employability.” What are we missing while doing so? Where will the jobs that India… Continue reading [20th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Living in denial about unemployment

19th July

[19th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India and a Case for Strategic Autonomy

PYQ Relevance: Q What is the significance of Indo-US defence deals over Indo-Russian defence deals? Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (UPSC IAS/2020) Q Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times Discuss. (UPSC IAS/2020) Mentor comment: India’s strategic autonomy refers to… Continue reading [19th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India and a Case for Strategic Autonomy

18th July

[18th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Intergenerational equity as tax devolution criterion

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q.1) How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the States to improve their fiscal position? (UPSC IAS/2021) Q.2)  How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you know about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss.  (UPSC IAS/2018)  Prelims:With reference to the Finance… Continue reading [18th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Intergenerational equity as tax devolution criterion

17th July

[17th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Centralised examinations have not aced the test

PYQ Relevance: Mains:  Q1 National Education Policy 2020 conforms with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient the education system in India. Critically examine the statement. (UPSC IAS/2020)  Q2  The quality of higher education in India requires major improvement to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of… Continue reading [17th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Centralised examinations have not aced the test
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