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UPSC NCERT Notes – Modern History – Revolt of 1857
The Revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Independence or the Sepoy Mutiny, stands as a pivotal chapter in India's modern history.
Posted inCurrent Affairs
UPSC Daily Current Affairs – 25th January 2024
In today's daily current affairs briefing for UPSC aspirants, we explore the latest developments that hold relevance for the upcoming civil services examination.
Posted inDaily Editorial Analysis
One Nation One Election – UPSC Daily Editorial Analysis – 25th Jan 2024
"One Nation One Election," a proposal advocating simultaneous elections for both the Lok Sabha (national parliament) and state legislative assemblies in India, has sparked widespread debate and analysis.
Posted inUPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 2
Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgment on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India. (150 words, 10 marks)
The Supreme Court's verdict on the 'National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, of 2014' marked a pivotal moment in India's judicial landscape, prompting a critical examination of the constitutional implications surrounding the appointment of judges to the higher judiciary.
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“The local self-government system in India has not proved to be an effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation. (150 words, 10 marks)
The local self-government system in India, designed to empower grassroots democracy and foster effective governance, has been a subject of critical evaluation.
Posted inUPSC - Mains Solved Paper GS 1
“The growth of cities as I.T. hubs have opened up new avenues of employment but have also created new problems”. Substantiate this statement with examples. (15 marks, 250 words)
The rapid expansion of cities into Information Technology (I.T.) hubs has undeniably ushered in a new era of employment opportunities, revolutionizing the global job market.
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Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has transformed into the latter in independent India. (15 marks, 250 words)
In the intricate tapestry of India's sociocultural landscape, the nuanced interplay between religiousness/religiosity and communalism has been a subject of profound significance.
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The women’s questions arose in modern India as a part of the 19th-century social reform movement. What are the major issues and debates concerning women in that period? (15 marks, 250 words)
The emergence of women's questions in modern India during the 19th century marked a pivotal juncture in the nation's socio-cultural landscape, catalyzed by the fervor of the social reform movement.
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What characteristics can be assigned to a monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world population residing in Monsoon Asia? (15 marks, 250 words)
The monsoon climate, characterized by seasonal shifts in wind patterns and heavy rainfall, plays a pivotal role in sustaining life across Monsoon Asia, a region that is home to more than 50 percent of the world's population.
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In what way can floods be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India? (15 marks, 250 words)
a paradigm shift in perspective invites us to explore the untapped potential of floods as a sustainable source for irrigation and all-weather inland navigation.
