In today’s daily current affairs briefing for UPSC aspirants, we explore the latest developments that hold relevance for the upcoming civil services examination
UPSC Mains
UPSC Mains – How does the Minimum Support Price (MSP) contribute to creating a remunerative and relatively stable pricing environment for farmers, aligning with the objective of doubling farmers’ income? Provide a critical discussion within the specified word limit of 250 words.
In response to consecutive droughts in 2014-15 and 2015-16, the government aimed to double farmers’ incomes by 2022-23, as outlined by the Ashok Dalwai
Daily Editorial Analysis
Dilemmas Surrounding Paid Menstrual Leave – UPSC Daily Editorial Analysis – 16th Feb 2024
The debate over paid menstrual leave presents a complex web of ethical, practical, and societal considerations. On one hand, proponents argue
UPSC Mains
UPSC Mains – What is your understanding of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), and how is this mechanism being expanded and replicated across different sectors? Please elaborate.
The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) serves as a crucial element in the Indian government’s efforts to alleviate poverty, revolutionizing the distribution
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 2
Pressure group politics is sometimes seen as the informal face of politics. With regards to the above, assess the structure and functioning of pressure groups in India. (200 words, 10 marks)
Pressure group politics in India can indeed be perceived as the informal facet of the political landscape, exerting significant influence on policymaking and decision-making processes.
Q80. Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India: The members nominated to either the House of Parliament
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 2
The concept of Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency in pre-independent India. The scheme has again been given impetus in most states in the last two decades. Critically examine its twin objectives, latest mandates and success. (200 words, 10 marks)
The Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme, rooted in India’s history, traces its origins back almost a century to the Madras Presidency during the pre-independence era.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 2
The product diversification of financial institutions and insurance companies, resulting in overlapping of products and services strengthens the case for the merger of the two regulatory agencies, namely SEBI and IRDA. Justify. (200 words, 10 marks)
Thus, the case for merging SEBI and IRDA gains strength in light of the growing product diversification and overlapping services within financial institutions and insurance companies.
Q79. Consider the following statements: In India, the Biodiversity Management Committees are key to the realization of the objectives of the Nagoya Protocol.
UPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 2
Discuss the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission which have been a departure from the previous commissions for strengthening the local government finances. (200 words, 10 marks)
The recommendations put forth by the 13th Finance Commission mark a significant departure from its predecessors in their approach towards bolstering local government finances.
