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Gs-3 : Internal security-Border management

📍Context : Steps taken by India to ramp up border infrastructure?-
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⚜️But the article addresses a shift in terrorism patterns in the Pir Panjal region, with terrorists conducting longer and more resilient operations. It urges the Indian Army to adapt its strategies based on past experiences and strengthen its response to effectively manage and neutralize the evolving security challenges in this area.

🅾️Why?- Local Support for Terrorism: The region has seen a strengthened local support system for terrorists, which includes proxy groups backed by Pakistan. This support has enabled terrorists to carry out prolonged activities.

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Gs-3 : Inclusive growth-Before reading this present article, read these in the same order( Series of articles by Arun Maira )

🅾️Problems of Indian economy : Criticism of Raghuram Rajan's work

⚜️1. What is the primary challenge in India's economic structure-mismatch between skills, jobs, and incomes

⚜️2. Why have economic theories failed?-They overlook the essence of development which includes learning and skill acquisition they are developed by analyzing numbers rather than experiences.

⚜️3. Why does investing in 'adjacencies' in work and skills matter?-Investing in adjacencies—areas of work that are closely related to what people are already doing—can help workers climb the skill-income ladder more effectively.


🅾️ Suggestions


⚜️1. Shift from focusing on high-end services and large manufacturing to local webs of economic activity.

⚜️2. Increasing the masses' earning and purchasing power


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Gs-3 : Environment- Sustainable development

🅾️What are the differences between Shallow and deep ecologism?- Very important perspective for result oriented policy making-
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🅾️What is the article about?- Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)-The goals are to mobilize society by the billions to become active one-planet and climate-friendly by 2028. It aims to turn saved water into acres of farming, swap billions of lightbulbs with energy-saving alternatives, and significantly reduce the use of single-use plastics.

🅾️ How does Mission LiFE propose to impact carbon emissions?-It seeks to introduce behaviors that would reduce annual global carbon dioxide emissions by more than two billion tonnes by 2030, contributing to the global agenda of mitigating climate change and promoting a sustainable lifestyle.

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Gs-3 : Science and technology-moon exploration- Chandrayaan-4/ LUPEX

🅾️Context : History of lunar exploration-
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🅾️SLIM spacecraft-lunar explorer built by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

🅾️Aim : Reputation as Moon sniper- i.e. precise landing on moon- very sharp accuracy- significantly more precise landing of within 100 meters, unlike past missions with kilometers-wide landing zones.

📍Feature- Has a lower weight =will enhance its economic efficiency and enable detailed exploration with small rovers for surface analysis.

📍The insights gained from SLIM's precision landing technology will be applied to future missions, paving the way for enhanced lunar exploration by India and Japan.

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Gs-3 : Agriculture- Natural Farming

➡️What is the difference between Natural farming and Organic Farming?- Click here

➡️How to make them marketable?

⚜️Certification improvements for natural farming can be made through active participation in systems like PGS-India and CETARA-NF.

⚜️Market expansion for natural products may involve utilizing PDS, mid-day meal programs, and dedicated local markets (haats), SHGs- Case study : TTD, Global example- Colombia.


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Gs-3 : Economic growth- Industries- Ship building industry

📍Context : India's Maritime India Vision 2030 focuses on logistics, infrastructure, and environmental concerns but lacks in areas like ship manufacturing and addressing the need for shipyards to handle larger vessels-
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📍How does shipbuilding contribute to a country's maritime presence and economic growth?- Shipbuilding is a key factor for maritime presence, with direct implications for global trade, economic growth, and national security.

📍So How significant is the aspect of ship ownership for India's maritime strategy?= India's maritime sector faces challenges such as the lack of large vessel building facilities, a gap in English-speaking seafarer personnel, and a slower growth in the shipbuilding industry compared to China-so there is a need for push for private shipowners to invest in new vessels.


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Gs-3 : Science and Technology

➡️Previously we discussed about -
Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) - Role played by CSIR

⚠️Under the same theme- you can use this example of how R&D can help poor tribals farmers in Odisha- Odisha's tribal communities have turned to the cultivation of aromatic plants like lemongrass and mint for several reasons :

⚜️1. Adaptation to Climate and Soil
⚜️2. Economic Empowerment for tribal communities who otherwise rely on rain-fed agriculture
⚜️3. Aromatic plants offer diversification for farmers from traditional crops
⚜️4. Market Demand: There is a significant demand for aromatic plants and their byproducts in national and international markets, including the pharmaceutical, perfumery, and cosmetics industries.

🛑Prelims : Aromatic plants in India and their uses-
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The news articles of today and tomorrow will be updated tomorrow
Gs-3 : Sustainable development- Circular Economy

🅾️What is circular economy? What are the sectors important for circular economy? How does it lead to sustainable development
(SDG12- Responsible consumption)



🔰What other news can be looked at from the lens of the issue of circular economy?
⚜️1) Also read Ship breaking industry-
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⚜️2) vehicle scrapping policy- click here
⚜️3) Steel scrapping policy- click here
⚜️4) Right To Repair- CLick here
⚜️5) Clean tech, also known as clean technology
⚜️6)Circular carbon economy- Its needs- its potential , its components and what can India do in this arena?- Potential essay/ mains question

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Gs-2 : Governance-Transparency of Rules Act (TORA)

🅾️"Evaluate the role of the Transparency of Rules Act (TORA) in enhancing the accountability and transparency of the legislative process in India. Discuss the challenges in its implementation and propose measures for effective enforcement of TORA."

Ans structure :

⚜️Introduction- TORA aims to make the lawmaking process accessible and transparent, bolstering democratic governance.

⚜️Role of TORA: Public Access to Information, Strengthening Democracy

⚜️Challenges in Implementation:Technological Barriers, Administrative Reluctance, Legal Complexities

⚜️Measures for Effective Enforcement : Infrastructure Development, Training and Capacity Building, Clear Legal Mandates

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Gs2 - Criminal justice system -Criminal justice system- CBI

🎖Central question in the article : Can higher courts order a CBI investigation without state consent if there is a violation of fundamental rights or if there is a substantial question of law?

🅾️For understanding this, you need to know the background :
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🅾️One should also understand the federal Nature of CBI-
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🅾️So If a state government's refusal to consent is deemed arbitrary or unreasonable, the higher judiciary may intervene. This position affirms the checks and balances inherent in the Indian legal system, ensuring that while the autonomy of states is respected, the rule of law is upheld across the federation.


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Gs-2 : IR- Red sea issue

🅾️This is very important for interview as well as prelims- The article discusses the maritime security crisis in the Red Sea region, where international shipping lanes are threatened by attacks from Houthi rebels in Yemen. The situation has significant implications for global trade and India's economy, as India relies on these routes for energy supplies and commercial trade.

🅾️For India to address this challenge, the article suggests a proactive naval strategy, highlighting the need for continued naval presence and possibly international cooperation to secure shipping lanes.
The need for National Maritime awareness strategy :
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🅾️Though not related something imp is happening in panama canal area as well-
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Gs-3 : Economic growth- Infra- Telecom sector- Telecom bill

🅾️Promises: Modernization, Streamlining, Infrastructure Expansion, National Security ,Grievance Redressal, Consumer Protection, Digital Inclusion, Public Safety.

🅾️Challenges: Privacy Concerns , 'Do Not Disturb' Enforcement, Biometric Identification, Centralized Control, Investment Impact, Oversight Clarity, Surveillance Powers, Government Overreach, Future-proofing Regulations


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Forwarded from VK IAS - UPSC interviews
🔰Some Important Economy articles for UPSC interview 2023 :

1. Problems of Indian economy -
Series of articles by Arun Maira and also this article - Click here

Solution : MUST READ ARTICLE- What is it about?-
What kind of strategy should India deploy for improving per capita

2. Tourism- Ayodhya-
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3. Prepare on banking basics/ Capital requirement norms and then-
Banking- NPAs

4. Interconnectedness of environmental integrity, economic development-
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5. Change in labour force structure-
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6. Evolving nature of India's workforce-
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2. Interview insight -
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Gs-2 : Governance - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita- Hit and run- Truck driver strike

🅾️What are the sections on hit ­and ­run in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita that have irked the sector? What
are drivers and transporters demanding? What has been the government’s stand on the protests?
Are hit­and­run cases causing many fatalities?

🔰Also read

🅾️India has the world's second-largest road network, with a total length of 6.4 million kilometres (comprising national & state highways and urban & rural roads)

➡️Importance of roads :
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➡️Significance of Road Safety- Brasilia Declaration and Supreme court panel - KS Radhakrishnan panel on road safety - Click here

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Gs-1 : Indian Society - Role of Women
Gs2- Vulnerable sections- Women-
Legal age of Marriage

📍Context : Rise in child marriages in west Bengal?


📍Our National Priorities- data- Click here for data driven substantiation

🅾️What is the Impact of Early Marriage on a girl child?-
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🅾️ Minimum age of marriage : Background of this issue- Jaya jaitley committee- Click here

🔰Summary of the reasons :Poor Implementation of Policies: The policies aimed at preventing child marriages are not implemented effectively, and the support systems for education and empowerment of girls are inadequate. Also Mental Health Concerns: The article suggests a link between child marriage and poor mental health, indicating the need for more comprehensive approaches to address the issue.


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