INTERNATIONAL/ SECURITY Topic: General Studies 2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Australia-China ties have gone down under Context: Australia and China’s cordial economic ties, established over the last three decades, have been …
ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE/ SCIENCE & TECH Topic: General Studies 3: Awareness in the fields of IT Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security The dominance of …
Raychaudhuri Equation Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Science & Technology In news Recently, Kolkata-born physicist Amal Kumar Raychaudhuri was in news when British physicist Dr Roger Penrose was awarded half the Nobel Prize in Physics 2020 for his …
Country in news: Kyrgyzstan Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations In news Kyrgyzstan was in news recently due to violent protests in the country. It is witnessing one of its worst political crises in decades. Important value …
Animal in news: Furry Puss Caterpillars Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Biodiversity In news It is a southern flannel moth in its larva stage. After metamorphosis, the insect does not pose any threat. It closely resembles a wig …
Animal in news: Rose-Breasted Grosbeak Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Biodiversity In news A rare Rose-breasted Grosbeak was recently found in Pennsylvania, USA. It is a bird with both female and male plumage colours (sexually dimorphic). It derives …
Rudram: India’s first indigenous anti-radiation missile Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Defence; Security In news Recently, Rudram was successfully flight-tested from a Sukhoi-30 MKI jet off the east coast. It is India’s first indigenous anti-radiation missile It is …
8 Indian beaches awarded with Blue Flag Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Environment; Climate change; Pollution In news 8 beaches of India have been awarded the “Blue Flag” by an International Jury comprising of eminent members from UNEP, …
Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Animal in news: Rose-Breasted Grosbeak Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Biodiversity In news A rare Rose-breasted Grosbeak was recently found in Pennsylvania, USA. It is a bird with both female and male plumage …
MIND-MAPS: GEOGRAPHY BASICS (CONTINENTAL DRIFT THEORY & SOIL EROSION) – General Studies – 1 For Previous Important Topics (Mind Maps) – ARCHIVES Hello Friends, Recently we have come up with a NEW INITIATIVE – BRAINSTORMING THROUGH MIND-MAPS! Mind-map is an …
For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) – CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts …
For Previous TLP (ARCHIVES) – CLICK HERE Hello Friends, Welcome to IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 2- ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – General Studies 1 Questions[12th October, 2020] – Day 1 We will make sure, in the next …
5. Is it ethical for the judges to become legislators after retirement? Critically examine. क्या रिटायरमेंट के बाद जजों का कानून निर्माता बनना नैतिक है? समालोचनात्मक जांच करें।
4. In the age of widespread fake news and misinformation, it has become imperative to regulate the media. Do you agree? Is it possible to make the media organisations behave responsibly without stifling the right to freedom of expression? Share …
3. India has a rich tradition of storytelling through paintings. With the help of suitable examples, examine the periods in India’s history when this practice was highly prevalent. भारत में चित्रों के माध्यम से कहानी कहने की समृद्ध परंपरा है। …
2. India’s ancient temple architectures depict the vibrant social life and the spiritual sensibilities prevalent during those times. Elucidate. भारत के प्राचीन मंदिर के स्थापत्य जीवंत सामाजिक जीवन और उस समय के दौरान प्रचलित आध्यात्मिक संवेदनाओं को दर्शाते हैं। स्पष्ट …
1. The portrayal of Buddha in different forms and moods is a recurring theme in India’s ancient artistic culture. Illustrate with the help of suitable examples. विभिन्न रूपों और मनोदशाओं में बुद्ध का चित्रण भारत की प्राचीन कलात्मक संस्कृति में …