UPSCPreparation

The Great Nicobar Island Development Project | UPSC

Introduction The NITI Aayog’s conceived ‘The Great Nicobar Island Development Project‘ is currently facing protests and appeals to halt the project on environmental grounds by conservationists, naturalists, various political parties, and civil society groups. Promoted as a ‘mega-infrastructure project‘ and a ‘strategic masterstroke‘ by NITI Aayog, the project is significant for defense, logistics, commerce, industries, […]

The Great Nicobar Island Development Project | UPSC Read More »

Management of Nuclear Waste: Challenges and Mitigation | UPSC

Introduction Recently, India loaded the core of its long-delayed prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) vessel, bringing it to the cusp of stage II — powered by uranium and plutonium — of its three-stage nuclear programme. By stage III, India hopes to be able to use its vast reserves of thorium to produce nuclear power and gain

Management of Nuclear Waste: Challenges and Mitigation | UPSC Read More »

Answer Key of UPSC IAS Prelims 2024 Exam GS Paper II CSAT with Detailed Solutions and Sources:

The UPSC IAS Prelims is one of the most anticipated and challenging exams for aspirants aiming to join the prestigious Indian Administrative Services. After months of rigorous preparation, candidates eagerly await the release of the answer key to gauge their performance and estimate their chances of advancing to the next stage. This year, the Tarun

Answer Key of UPSC IAS Prelims 2024 Exam GS Paper II CSAT with Detailed Solutions and Sources: Read More »

Answer Key of UPSC IAS Prelims 2024 Exam GS Paper I with Detailed Solutions and Sources:

The UPSC IAS Prelims is one of the most anticipated and challenging exams for aspirants aiming to join the prestigious Indian Administrative Services. After months of rigorous preparation, candidates eagerly await the release of the answer key to gauge their performance and estimate their chances of advancing to the next stage. This year, the Tarun

Answer Key of UPSC IAS Prelims 2024 Exam GS Paper I with Detailed Solutions and Sources: Read More »

India – Africa Relations: History, Sigificance, Challenges and Solutions | UPSC

Introduction The year 2023 was a good year for India’s foreign policy. The country ably used its G20 presidency to solidify its position as the leader of the Global South. Securing a permanent membership for the African Union (AU) in the G20, a platform which has traditionally been dominated by the most powerful countries of

India – Africa Relations: History, Sigificance, Challenges and Solutions | UPSC Read More »

None of the Above (NOTA): Significance and Challenges | UPSC

Introduction Context: The Supreme Court recently asked the Election Commission of India to respond to a plea seeking fresh elections to constituencies where NOTA (none of the above) wins majority votes. What is NOTA? NOTA was introduced to give voters a right to reject the candidates put up by the political parties. Electronic Voting Machines

None of the Above (NOTA): Significance and Challenges | UPSC Read More »

Indian Handloom Sector: Opportunities and Challenges | UPSC

Introduction The Indian handloom industry is the oldest and largest industry in the world, with a history of thousands of years. Handloom production is now the country’s second largest job-creating sector after agriculture, employing more than 65 lakh people. However, despite outstanding craftsmanship that demonstrates Indian culture, the industry faces several issues. While the Indian

Indian Handloom Sector: Opportunities and Challenges | UPSC Read More »

Green Technologies: Meaning, Types, Opportunities and Challenges | UPSC

 Understanding Green Technologies Green technology is an umbrella term that describes the use of technology and science to create products and services that are environmentally friendly. Green tech is related to cleantech, which specifically refers to products or services that improve operational performance while also reducing costs, energy consumption, waste, or negative effects on the environment.

Green Technologies: Meaning, Types, Opportunities and Challenges | UPSC Read More »

Urban fires in India: Concept, Causes, Effects and Mitigation | UPSC

Introduction Northwest and central India, along with recording unusually high temperatures over the last couple of weeks, has also been reporting deadly fire accidents in buildings. The consecutive massive blazes in a gaming arena in Gujarat’s Rajkot and a hospital for newborns in Delhi last week claimed many lives and created an outrage among citizens

Urban fires in India: Concept, Causes, Effects and Mitigation | UPSC Read More »

Scroll to Top