GS 2 Should there be a blanket ban on smartphones in schools? Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/2023-08-11/th_delhi/articleGK5BJR1Q7-3877887.ece Context: Use of smartphones in schools Relevance: GS 2 Education Data Point: The proliferation of mobile…
The UPSC examination, which recruits individuals for the Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other esteemed civil services, is among the toughest competitive exams in India. Every…
Question: Discuss the principles of plate tectonics? Examine the interrelation between plate tectonics and the evolution of the Alps mountain range. Answer: Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that explains…
GS 2 Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/2023-08-10/th_chennai/articleGHQBJLJFR-3860244.ece Context: The United States' decision to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine for military aid against Russia has sparked controversy.…
Question: Analyze the ideological differences that led to the Surat split and its aftermath on the trajectory of the Indian struggle for independence. Answer: The Surat Split was the splitting…
GS 1 Climate events and an umbrella for urban health Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/2023-08-09/th_chennai/articleGH7BJG1RQ-3849470.ece Context: Monsoon season in India causing significant devastation, attracting media attention. Concerns arise about public health consequences due…
Question: Critically analyse the legal and constitutional aspects of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the context of India's secular democracy. Answer: Citizenship encompasses the nexus between a nation and…
GS 2 Neither the right to privacy nor the right to information Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/2023-08-08/th_chennai/articleGR1BJBCNQ-3838209.ece Context: Nasscom claims DPDP Bill 2023 will boost the digital economy rather than prioritising privacy protection.…
Question: "Discuss the challenges faced by the handloom industry in India and suggest measures to promote and revitalize this traditional craft, ensuring sustainable livelihoods for artisans and preserving the rich…
GS 1 18th century Tamil Manuscripts found in monastery in Italy Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/2023-08-07/th_chennai/articleGGPBJ79QS-3827147.ece Context: Palm manuscripts from the 18th Century named Gnanamuyarchi have been uncovered in an Armenian monastery located…