Question: Discuss the principles of plate tectonics? Examine the interrelation between plate tectonics and the evolution of the Alps mountain range. Answer: Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that explains…
GS 2 Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/2023-08-10/th_chennai/articleGHQBJLJFR-3860244.ece Context: The United States' decision to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine for military aid against Russia has sparked controversy.…
Question: Analyze the ideological differences that led to the Surat split and its aftermath on the trajectory of the Indian struggle for independence. Answer: The Surat Split was the splitting…
GS 1 Climate events and an umbrella for urban health Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/2023-08-09/th_chennai/articleGH7BJG1RQ-3849470.ece Context: Monsoon season in India causing significant devastation, attracting media attention. Concerns arise about public health consequences due…
Question: Critically analyse the legal and constitutional aspects of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the context of India's secular democracy. Answer: Citizenship encompasses the nexus between a nation and…
GS 2 Neither the right to privacy nor the right to information Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/2023-08-08/th_chennai/articleGR1BJBCNQ-3838209.ece Context: Nasscom claims DPDP Bill 2023 will boost the digital economy rather than prioritising privacy protection.…
Question: "Discuss the challenges faced by the handloom industry in India and suggest measures to promote and revitalize this traditional craft, ensuring sustainable livelihoods for artisans and preserving the rich…
GS 1 18th century Tamil Manuscripts found in monastery in Italy Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/2023-08-07/th_chennai/articleGGPBJ79QS-3827147.ece Context: Palm manuscripts from the 18th Century named Gnanamuyarchi have been uncovered in an Armenian monastery located…
Question: Compare and contrast the contributions of the Gupta and Chola dynasties to the golden age of Indian civilization. (250 words) Answer: The Gupta and Chola dynasties stand as two…
GS 2 Charting the path for the Sixteenth Finance Commission Source: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/2023-07-29/th_chennai/articleG63BI00G8-3738663.ece Context: The Sixteenth Finance Commission is due to be set up shortly. Relevance: GS 2 Constitutional Provisions Impact…