1.Indian cinema has evolved over the years and has emerged as a strong tool of social change. Give a brief account on the historical evolution of Indian cinema and qualitative analysis of its impact on Indian society. 2.Trace the origin of classical music of India. Examine how the classical music has largely influenced every genre […]
Month: August 2021
UPSC – IAS – AUGUST 31 CURRENT EVENTS
U.S. Navy ships in Taiwan Strait pose threat: China Context: China’s Defence Ministry protested the passage of a U.S. Navy warship and Coast Guard cutter through the waters between China and Taiwan, a self-governing island claimed by China. In a move that could have ramifications for the free passage of both military and commercial vessels […]
AUGUST 28 CURRENT EVENTS
E-Shram Portal to register unorganised workers Context: The Union Labour and Employment Ministry launched a portal aiming to register 38 crore unorganised workers in the country, eventually to help in the implementation of social security schemes. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Poverty, e-Governance, Government Policies and Initiatives), GS-III: Indian Economy (Employment, […]
MAINS ANSWER WRITING CHALLENGE
1.Indian cinema has evolved over the years and has emerged as a strong tool of social change. Give a brief account on the historical evolution of Indian cinema and qualitative analysis of its impact on Indian society. 2.Fairs and festivals are the window to see the true colour and vibrant culture of India. In this […]
AUGUST 27 EDITORIAL
1. The asset monetisation push needs careful calibration to evade future hazards Context: Following through on the Budget’s plan to monetise public assets in order to fund fresh capital expenditure on infrastructure, the Government has released an exhaustive list of projects and facilities to be offered to private investors over the next four years. About Asset monetization: It is the […]
AUGUST 27 CURRENT EVENTS
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with ‘hostile’ Morocco Context: Algeria’s Foreign Minister said that his country has severed diplomatic relations with Morocco due to “hostile actions”, following months of resurgent tensions between the North African rivals. Relevance: Prelims, GS-I: Geography (Maps), GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Algeria About Morocco About Algeria Algeria is […]
AUGUST 26 EDITORIAL
1. Supreme Court lays bare the limits of using economic criterion to determine reservation eligibility Context: The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that the government cannot deny reservation to a person belonging to a backward community solely on the ground that he or she is rich. The court was hearing a petition challenging two notifications issued […]
AUGUST 26 CURRENT EVENTS
Economic criterion not sole basis for creamy layer: SC Context: Haryana state government had recently issued two notifications under the Haryana Backward Classes (Reservation in Services and Admission in Educational Institutions) Act of 2016. The notification had sub-classified backward classes solely on an economic basis while fixing the criteria for the creamy layer. Backward community […]
AUGUST 25 EDITORIAL
1) LESSONS FROM PANDEMIC Context: The author talks about the need for a robust National Health Service-like health model for India. Editorial Insights: What’s the issue? In the recent Monsoon Session, the health ministry has claimed that only Punjab has reported four suspected deaths during the 2nd COVID-19 wave due to lack of oxygen. This contradicts […]
AUGUST 25 CURRENT EVENTS
Govt unveils Rs. 6L-crore monetisation scheme Context: The government will raise ₹88,000 crore this year by leasing infrastructure assets of central government ministries and state-run companies under a ₹6 trillion National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) it unveiled recently. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Industrial Development, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of […]