✅Gs-3 : Mobilization of resources- Fiscal deficit
🅾️This is a very special explainer article- Something that every aspirant must understand.
🅾️In simple terms, the global economy is unbalanced with some countries having much more debt than others, and the situation is made more complex by factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and the unique role of the U.S. dollar. These imbalances can affect how countries can borrow and invest internationally, and can lead to financial stress, especially in less developed regions. I explained that in the first video of our crash course economy series- for these lectures Click here ( you can subscribe to the channel)
⚠️👆V. Imp article for interview candidates- especially with Economics/finance background- you cant get these wrong
➡️UPSC interview article : https://www.tg-me.com/+jJzCRiT91qk3YzBl ( Also those who are interested can message @vk_Ias team for help in interview prep till the final stage)
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
🅾️This is a very special explainer article- Something that every aspirant must understand.
🅾️In simple terms, the global economy is unbalanced with some countries having much more debt than others, and the situation is made more complex by factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and the unique role of the U.S. dollar. These imbalances can affect how countries can borrow and invest internationally, and can lead to financial stress, especially in less developed regions. I explained that in the first video of our crash course economy series- for these lectures Click here ( you can subscribe to the channel)
⚠️👆V. Imp article for interview candidates- especially with Economics/finance background- you cant get these wrong
➡️UPSC interview article : https://www.tg-me.com/+jJzCRiT91qk3YzBl ( Also those who are interested can message @vk_Ias team for help in interview prep till the final stage)
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
✅GS2- Health-Reproductive Rights of Women
⚜️ Read about the Supreme court decision on abortion and associated issues below that article- Click here
👆👆 Very important news
🔰MAIN POINT here : Also very useful in ethics- Is a Foetus a Living Being?
➡️Indian legal perspective remains ambiguous on whether a foetus is alive. A pro-choice stance by the Supreme Court might not set a future precedent. Why?- Read the highlights and star marked points!
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@hinduhighlights for News analysis
@upschighlights for prelims info
✅Essay and ethics channel link :https://www.tg-me.com/joinchat-mrcWyE8pY2UyMDll
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⚜️ Read about the Supreme court decision on abortion and associated issues below that article- Click here
👆👆 Very important news
🔰MAIN POINT here : Also very useful in ethics- Is a Foetus a Living Being?
➡️Indian legal perspective remains ambiguous on whether a foetus is alive. A pro-choice stance by the Supreme Court might not set a future precedent. Why?- Read the highlights and star marked points!
🎖Join
@hinduhighlights for News analysis
@upschighlights for prelims info
✅Essay and ethics channel link :https://www.tg-me.com/joinchat-mrcWyE8pY2UyMDll
🎖Please Subscribe : Youtube.com/vikaskanukollu
✅Gs-3 : climate change- Cop 28 Dubai
🅾️What are the initiatives that are imp for prelims : Click here
➡️Take away from this present article : Critical analysis and short comings of the COP 28 summit.
⚠️In UPSC 2021 mains, this is this question-> Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What are the commitments made by India in this conference?
⚜️You can get a similar one on COP 28 as well.
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
🅾️What are the initiatives that are imp for prelims : Click here
➡️Take away from this present article : Critical analysis and short comings of the COP 28 summit.
⚠️In UPSC 2021 mains, this is this question-> Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What are the commitments made by India in this conference?
⚜️You can get a similar one on COP 28 as well.
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
✅Gs-2 : Centre- state relations
🅾️There is an ongoing debate about the future of Indian federalism and the need for a revival of special status for states.
🅾️Here, the writer is suggesting that reducing the central government's legislative power by moving subjects from the Concurrent List to the States List would allow states to legislate on more issues independently.
🅾️ states should have the power to impose and collect their own income tax, with a suggested distribution of the total income tax collected between the centre (30%) and the states (10%).
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
🅾️There is an ongoing debate about the future of Indian federalism and the need for a revival of special status for states.
🅾️Here, the writer is suggesting that reducing the central government's legislative power by moving subjects from the Concurrent List to the States List would allow states to legislate on more issues independently.
🅾️ states should have the power to impose and collect their own income tax, with a suggested distribution of the total income tax collected between the centre (30%) and the states (10%).
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
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✅GS1- Urbanization -Urban floods
➡️Treat this as a case study on urban floods- aim is to understand whether corrective measures are being taken to make the city flood resilient.
➡️Reasons : Hydrological Negligence, Infrastructure and Encroachment, Environmental mismanagement, Policy and Planning Gaps that doesnt take hydrology and water management into consideration
➡️Solutions : Rediscovering urban and peri-urban hydrology and making meaningful scientific interventions,maintaining storm water drains, desilting tanks, removing encroachments, and restoring the functionality of water bodies.-> expand green spaces, and integrates flood management into city planning
🅾️This comes under the larger topic of- What are the components of sustainable urban development and why are cities important?-In the video- regarding land reforms- wrt urban development - this aspect was discussed- click here to watch
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
➡️Treat this as a case study on urban floods- aim is to understand whether corrective measures are being taken to make the city flood resilient.
➡️Reasons : Hydrological Negligence, Infrastructure and Encroachment, Environmental mismanagement, Policy and Planning Gaps that doesnt take hydrology and water management into consideration
➡️Solutions : Rediscovering urban and peri-urban hydrology and making meaningful scientific interventions,maintaining storm water drains, desilting tanks, removing encroachments, and restoring the functionality of water bodies.-> expand green spaces, and integrates flood management into city planning
🅾️This comes under the larger topic of- What are the components of sustainable urban development and why are cities important?-In the video- regarding land reforms- wrt urban development - this aspect was discussed- click here to watch
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
Forwarded from UPSC - International relations by Vikas Kanukollu
✅Gs-2 : IR- Gulf Nations- India - Oman Relations
🅾️Article Context: Strategic Connectivity in the Gulf Region
⚜️Why is oman important?- Oman's role in regional stability is critical, acting as a moderating influence amidst a conflict-prone region and maintaining open lines of communication with various powers, including Iran and the USA.Oman’s Strategic Significance for India- Click here
⚠️Read this very good article that sums up the history of Indian diaspora on the occassion of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas- Click here
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
🅾️Article Context: Strategic Connectivity in the Gulf Region
⚜️Why is oman important?- Oman's role in regional stability is critical, acting as a moderating influence amidst a conflict-prone region and maintaining open lines of communication with various powers, including Iran and the USA.Oman’s Strategic Significance for India- Click here
⚠️Read this very good article that sums up the history of Indian diaspora on the occassion of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas- Click here
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
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✅Gs-2 : Federalism
🅾️Art 370- Supreme court judgement- impact on federalism- direct question possible from this article
⚜️Analyse the impact of the Supreme Court's verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 on the federal structure of the Indian Constitution. Discuss the implications of this verdict on the principle of cooperative federalism in India.
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
🅾️Art 370- Supreme court judgement- impact on federalism- direct question possible from this article
⚜️Analyse the impact of the Supreme Court's verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 on the federal structure of the Indian Constitution. Discuss the implications of this verdict on the principle of cooperative federalism in India.
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
#Polity
✅Gs-2 Vulnerable sections : Scheduled Tribes- Ekalavya model schools
🎖Take away : Success stories, like that of Nima Doma, an alumnus who became an international basketball player, highlight the transformational impact.
➡️The article emphasizes the need for continual support, development, and integration of tribal students into the mainstream, ensuring they are not confined to the margins of society. MUST read article for anthro/socio or Navodaya students
⚠️ERMS- problems with population criteria- Click here
➡️UPSC interviews channel : https://www.tg-me.com/+jJzCRiT91qk3YzBl
📞 @vk_Ias
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
✅Gs-2 Vulnerable sections : Scheduled Tribes- Ekalavya model schools
🎖Take away : Success stories, like that of Nima Doma, an alumnus who became an international basketball player, highlight the transformational impact.
➡️The article emphasizes the need for continual support, development, and integration of tribal students into the mainstream, ensuring they are not confined to the margins of society. MUST read article for anthro/socio or Navodaya students
⚠️ERMS- problems with population criteria- Click here
➡️UPSC interviews channel : https://www.tg-me.com/+jJzCRiT91qk3YzBl
📞 @vk_Ias
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
✅Gs-3- climate change and its effects- Arctic research
✅Gs-1 : Geography- Impact of climate change on flora and fauna
📍Find answers for the following questions from this article.
⚜️What is the significance of the Arctic region in global climate change studies?
⚜️Discuss India's role in the Arctic Council and the objectives behind its research initiatives in the Arctic region.
⚜️Explain the impact of melting polar ice caps on global sea levels and the potential implications for India's coastal regions.
⚜️Evaluate the strategic importance of the Arctic in terms of global trade routes and resource exploration.
⚜️How does the Svalbard Treaty ensure the demilitarization of the Arctic region, and what are its implications for international cooperation in scientific research?
⚜️Describe the key features of the UNCLOS and its relevance to Arctic research and exploration.
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
✅Gs-1 : Geography- Impact of climate change on flora and fauna
📍Find answers for the following questions from this article.
⚜️What is the significance of the Arctic region in global climate change studies?
⚜️Discuss India's role in the Arctic Council and the objectives behind its research initiatives in the Arctic region.
⚜️Explain the impact of melting polar ice caps on global sea levels and the potential implications for India's coastal regions.
⚜️Evaluate the strategic importance of the Arctic in terms of global trade routes and resource exploration.
⚜️How does the Svalbard Treaty ensure the demilitarization of the Arctic region, and what are its implications for international cooperation in scientific research?
⚜️Describe the key features of the UNCLOS and its relevance to Arctic research and exploration.
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
VK IAS Prelims Mentorship program.pdf
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✅Course registration link : Click here
This program is for everyone who has a problem in :
⚜️1. Consolidating content- Both static and Current affairs
⚜️2. Figuring out how to judge a question with "limited information" to clear the cutoff
📞Contact - Team VK IAS ( @VK_IAS)
This program is for everyone who has a problem in :
⚜️1. Consolidating content- Both static and Current affairs
⚜️2. Figuring out how to judge a question with "limited information" to clear the cutoff
📞Contact - Team VK IAS ( @VK_IAS)
✅Gs2- Poverty and Hunger
🔰Context : 3-Sided Approach=Consumer Engagement for Healthy Diets+Supporting Farmers for Resilient Incomes+Promoting Sustainable Farm-to-Fork Value Chains- Most practical solution to solve the problem- an example of systemic thinking. - Topic of the day- make a note on this!
📍Q) Evaluate the implications of imposing higher taxes on High Fat Sugar Salt (HFSS) foods in India and discuss the potential impact on public health and the economy.
⚜️Ans should have a Comprehensive Strategy: Alongside taxes, promote healthy eating, improve public health infrastructure, and support the Ayushman Bharat Yojana for a holistic approach to tackling diet-related health issues.
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
🔰Context : 3-Sided Approach=Consumer Engagement for Healthy Diets+Supporting Farmers for Resilient Incomes+Promoting Sustainable Farm-to-Fork Value Chains- Most practical solution to solve the problem- an example of systemic thinking. - Topic of the day- make a note on this!
📍Q) Evaluate the implications of imposing higher taxes on High Fat Sugar Salt (HFSS) foods in India and discuss the potential impact on public health and the economy.
⚜️Ans should have a Comprehensive Strategy: Alongside taxes, promote healthy eating, improve public health infrastructure, and support the Ayushman Bharat Yojana for a holistic approach to tackling diet-related health issues.
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
✅Gs-2- Government schemes and their implementation-MGNREGA- A very analytical and solution oriented article on MGNREGA
🅾️Chronology wise read the articles in the following manner if you dont know about MGNREGA- Click here
🅾️Q) Critically analyze the integration of MGNREGA with the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in achieving the goals of environmental sustainability and enhancing rural livelihoods in India.
🔰Dimensions that you can cover:
⚜️Convergence
⚜️Livelihoods
⚜️Empowerment
⚜️Gender-Inclusivity
⚜️Environmental Impact
⚜️Policy Integration
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
🅾️Chronology wise read the articles in the following manner if you dont know about MGNREGA- Click here
🅾️Q) Critically analyze the integration of MGNREGA with the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in achieving the goals of environmental sustainability and enhancing rural livelihoods in India.
🔰Dimensions that you can cover:
⚜️Convergence
⚜️Livelihoods
⚜️Empowerment
⚜️Gender-Inclusivity
⚜️Environmental Impact
⚜️Policy Integration
🎖VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
Forwarded from VK IAS by Vikas kanukollu (VK)
VK IAS Prelims Mentorship program.pdf
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✅Course registration link : Click here
✅Gs-3 : Climate change - COP 28 resolutions- Already discussed here
🅾️What are the initiatives that are imp for prelims : Click here
➡️Take away : Critical analysis and short comings of the COP 28 summit.
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
🅾️What are the initiatives that are imp for prelims : Click here
➡️Take away : Critical analysis and short comings of the COP 28 summit.
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
✅Gs-2 : Governance- Context : Unified regulation for bigtech and telecom
✅Gs-3 : Science and technology-Long term context : 6G roll out- Bharat 6G vision
✅Gs-3 : Economic growth- Infra- Telecom sector
📍Present news : Telecommunications Act 2023 will repeal the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950. It also amends the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act, 1997.
📍Issue's summary : faced criticism for its nationalistic tone and potential to enhance state surveillance powers without adequate safeguards, raising privacy concerns.
⚜️Renamed the Universal Services Obligation Fund to “Digital Bharat Nidhi”
⚜️NO parliamentary scrutiny.
⚜️concentration of regulatory powers and the absence of innovative measures to expand digital access.
⚠️Read -> What are the legal routes for creating a surveillance state?
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
✅Gs-3 : Science and technology-Long term context : 6G roll out- Bharat 6G vision
✅Gs-3 : Economic growth- Infra- Telecom sector
📍Present news : Telecommunications Act 2023 will repeal the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950. It also amends the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act, 1997.
📍Issue's summary : faced criticism for its nationalistic tone and potential to enhance state surveillance powers without adequate safeguards, raising privacy concerns.
⚜️Renamed the Universal Services Obligation Fund to “Digital Bharat Nidhi”
⚜️NO parliamentary scrutiny.
⚜️concentration of regulatory powers and the absence of innovative measures to expand digital access.
⚠️Read -> What are the legal routes for creating a surveillance state?
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
✅This program is for everyone who has a problem in :
⚜️1. Consolidating content- Both static and Current affairs
⚜️2. Figuring out how to judge a question with "limited information" to clear the cutoff
‼️Use your knowledge to turn into wisdom
➡️Benefits of the course :
⚜️1. A ONE STOP Solution for your Current affairs, Test practice and cutting down unnecessary information for prelims.
⚜️2. Working professional? - Need not worry about missing classes- They are properly recorded , properly edited to reduce wastage of time!
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
➡️Schedule : Click here
📞Contact - Team VK IAS ( @VK_IAS)
⚜️1. Consolidating content- Both static and Current affairs
⚜️2. Figuring out how to judge a question with "limited information" to clear the cutoff
‼️Use your knowledge to turn into wisdom
➡️Benefits of the course :
⚜️1. A ONE STOP Solution for your Current affairs, Test practice and cutting down unnecessary information for prelims.
⚜️2. Working professional? - Need not worry about missing classes- They are properly recorded , properly edited to reduce wastage of time!
⚠️Registration link for prelims mentorship program - Click here
➡️Schedule : Click here
📞Contact - Team VK IAS ( @VK_IAS)
✅GS2- Legislature- Functioning of parliament / legislatures- productivity issues
🅾️Suspension of MPs/MLAs- procedural aspects- Is judicial review allowed?- Click here
🅾️Power to Suspend MPs: The Speaker of Lok Sabha and the Chairman of Rajya Sabha can suspend MPs. Lok Sabha's Rule 374A, added in 2001, allows automatic suspension for disorderly conduct without needing a motion.
⚜️Without getting into the details of the case, read this simple logic to understand this whole issue- Click here
✴️ Q) How do MP suspensions affect the functioning and productivity of the legislature, and what are the implications for democratic practices and opposition's role in governance?
⚜️Ans - It challenges the core democratic principle of representation, can lead to a lack of debate and diminished scrutiny of legislative proposals( Like it was alleged in this telecom bill) -impacting the checks and balances-Mass suspensions can erode public trust in parliamentary processes
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
🅾️Suspension of MPs/MLAs- procedural aspects- Is judicial review allowed?- Click here
🅾️Power to Suspend MPs: The Speaker of Lok Sabha and the Chairman of Rajya Sabha can suspend MPs. Lok Sabha's Rule 374A, added in 2001, allows automatic suspension for disorderly conduct without needing a motion.
⚜️Without getting into the details of the case, read this simple logic to understand this whole issue- Click here
✴️ Q) How do MP suspensions affect the functioning and productivity of the legislature, and what are the implications for democratic practices and opposition's role in governance?
⚜️Ans - It challenges the core democratic principle of representation, can lead to a lack of debate and diminished scrutiny of legislative proposals( Like it was alleged in this telecom bill) -impacting the checks and balances-Mass suspensions can erode public trust in parliamentary processes
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
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✅Gs-2 : Govt policies-Health- Ayushman Bharat shortcomings-
➡️Context : parliamentary panel report on Ayushman Bharat role in providing universal health care.
📍List of issues pointed out
⚜️1. Financial Burden of Diseases
⚜️2. Underwhelming state of Rural Health Services
⚜️3. Large portion of the population is still not covered under the scheme
⚜️4. Low Insurance Penetration
⚜️5. Lack of awareness or access issues
⚜️6. Gaps in food security affecting health
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
➡️Context : parliamentary panel report on Ayushman Bharat role in providing universal health care.
📍List of issues pointed out
⚜️1. Financial Burden of Diseases
⚜️2. Underwhelming state of Rural Health Services
⚜️3. Large portion of the population is still not covered under the scheme
⚜️4. Low Insurance Penetration
⚜️5. Lack of awareness or access issues
⚜️6. Gaps in food security affecting health
⚠️VK IAS subject wise channels - Click here
ID right statements wrt Advocate-on-Record
1. It is a title given to an advocate who can plead only before the Supreme Court (SC). 2. SC prescribes the rules for AOR as per Art 145 3. Only AoRs are entitled to file any matter before the SC
1. It is a title given to an advocate who can plead only before the Supreme Court (SC). 2. SC prescribes the rules for AOR as per Art 145 3. Only AoRs are entitled to file any matter before the SC
Anonymous Quiz
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1 statement only
48%
2 statements only
25%
3 statements only
6%
None of the above