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Kalapani Land Dispute between India and Nepal: Origin, Challenges and Resolution | UPSC

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Introduction: Nepal has recently put a map on its Rs 100 currency note showing certain areas administered by India in Uttarakhand as part of its territory. Kalapani Land Dispute The territorial dispute is about a 372-sq-km area that includes Limpiadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani at the India-Nepal-China trijunction in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district. Nepal has claimed for […]

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Child Labour in India: Causes, Impacts & Solutions | UPSC

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Introduction: Child labour refers to the employment of children in any form of work that deprives them of their childhood, potential, dignity, and is harmful to their physical and mental development. It encompasses work that is mentally, physically, socially, or morally dangerous and harmful to children, or work that interferes with their schooling by depriving

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Elderly Population in India: Issues and Challenges | UPSC

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Introduction The phenomenon of population ageing is becoming a major concern for the policy makers all over the world, both for developed and developing countries. Our country too is not immune to this demographic change. The changing demographic profile has thrown many new challenges in the social, economic and political domains. The rapid socio-economic transformation

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Blue Economy: Meaning, Significance and Challenge | UPSC

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Introduction The term “Blue Economy” refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs, while preserving the health of marine ecosystems. It encompasses various sectors such as fisheries and aquaculture, maritime transport, renewable energy, coastal tourism, marine biotechnology, and seabed mining, among others. The concept emphasizes the importance of

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Types of Deficits: Fiscal, Revenue, Primary, Trade, Budgetary and Monetised Deficits | UPSC

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Introduction: India has set a target to narrow its fiscal deficit to 5.1% in the fiscal year 2024/25, after lowering the current year’s deficit to 5.8% of gross domestic product (GDP). A deficit occurs when a government spends more than it receives in a given period, usually a year. To understand the types of deficits

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Mission Divyastra Agni 5 Mirv Technology | UPSC

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Mission Divyastra: Agni-5 with MIRV Technology Launched | UPSC Context: India successfully conducted the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. Analysis The test was conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under Mission Divyastra. The missile launch made India’s entry into the elite

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Best Books for UPSC IAS Prelims and Mains Exam

UPSC Prelims & Mains: Top Books List to Ace the Exam (2024)

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Best Books for UPSC IAS Prelims and Mains Exam The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in India. It serves as a gateway to a career in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and several other Group A services. Preparing

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