How to utilize State of Play article in Opinion page of Hindu?
Students tend to ignore the state of play article assuming that it covers local or regional news which is not relevant for UPSC. But this notion is only partially right. While it is true that largely this section hosts local news, but for significant times, these articles are also relevant for GS mains answers.
For instance, the battle for water in Bengaluru published in State of Play of Hindu on 06/05/2024 discusses the water crisis faced by many cities and broad based immediate, medium and long term solution for water stress. Likewise cherry pick articles where a regional issue can have national implications and where a regional solution or innovation can be modelled on national lines.
Apart from this, one can ignore the political news which are posted in this column. But if someone belongs to that particular state have a glance over all the articles of the state which can be helpful for your Personality Test when you prepare for you state.
#learnfrompaper #9
Students tend to ignore the state of play article assuming that it covers local or regional news which is not relevant for UPSC. But this notion is only partially right. While it is true that largely this section hosts local news, but for significant times, these articles are also relevant for GS mains answers.
For instance, the battle for water in Bengaluru published in State of Play of Hindu on 06/05/2024 discusses the water crisis faced by many cities and broad based immediate, medium and long term solution for water stress. Likewise cherry pick articles where a regional issue can have national implications and where a regional solution or innovation can be modelled on national lines.
Apart from this, one can ignore the political news which are posted in this column. But if someone belongs to that particular state have a glance over all the articles of the state which can be helpful for your Personality Test when you prepare for you state.
#learnfrompaper #9
UPSC of late has been showing interests in places in international news for prelims. For instance, places of conflict in 2023, African countries undergoing coups in 2023, refugee camps in 2022 and so on.
Therefore make a separate note on places highlighted in the World page of any newspaper. The industrial town of Adiivka in Ukraine which was recently captured by Russia in war was mentioned in World news of Hindu on 06/05/2024.
#learnfrompaper #10
Therefore make a separate note on places highlighted in the World page of any newspaper. The industrial town of Adiivka in Ukraine which was recently captured by Russia in war was mentioned in World news of Hindu on 06/05/2024.
#learnfrompaper #10
Are all editorial articles important?
Students in the initial stages of preparation tend to salvage maximum points from each and every editorial they read without having the awareness of how the points taken will be helpful in their mains answers. This will result in bulgy current affairs notes which ultimately one may not wish to revise.
To avoid this one should look into the PYQs and think a moment before adding any point to your notes whether it will be helpful in adding quality to your answers - 'aspirant's talisman'
For instance take the editorial article, It is time to operationalise the Indian Defence University (IDU) published in Hindu on 06/05/2024. The article coherently discusses the need, challenges, significance and way forward for the establishment of IDU. But the possibility of asking a straightforward question on IDU in GS 3 mains is quite remote.
Nevertheless one can use the point of establishing IDU in questions related to defence indigenization, drafting of defence doctrine, safeguarding maritime and continental security, tackling grey zone warfare of China, tackling two front war theory and so on. Ultimately you just take only this single point from this entire editorial for your preparation.
Therefore one should be choosy in taking notes from editorials with applying PYQ filter in your mind and think on integrating it with static content as I mentioned above. This will reduce the burden of current current affairs, quicken your revision and add value to your GS answers with innovative points.
#learnfrompaper #11
Students in the initial stages of preparation tend to salvage maximum points from each and every editorial they read without having the awareness of how the points taken will be helpful in their mains answers. This will result in bulgy current affairs notes which ultimately one may not wish to revise.
To avoid this one should look into the PYQs and think a moment before adding any point to your notes whether it will be helpful in adding quality to your answers - 'aspirant's talisman'
For instance take the editorial article, It is time to operationalise the Indian Defence University (IDU) published in Hindu on 06/05/2024. The article coherently discusses the need, challenges, significance and way forward for the establishment of IDU. But the possibility of asking a straightforward question on IDU in GS 3 mains is quite remote.
Nevertheless one can use the point of establishing IDU in questions related to defence indigenization, drafting of defence doctrine, safeguarding maritime and continental security, tackling grey zone warfare of China, tackling two front war theory and so on. Ultimately you just take only this single point from this entire editorial for your preparation.
Therefore one should be choosy in taking notes from editorials with applying PYQ filter in your mind and think on integrating it with static content as I mentioned above. This will reduce the burden of current current affairs, quicken your revision and add value to your GS answers with innovative points.
#learnfrompaper #11
What is really current in current affairs? #1 Must read post!
Is the entire newspaper current affairs? Are the entire notes which you take from newspaper form current affairs? Do the notes which you took last year in preparation become part of current affairs? The answer lies in a nuanced approach towards the meaning of current in the term current affairs itself.
Talisman of current affairs - If you feel the content of today will not be relevant for next year's exam, then it is current affairs. Rest all form static!
Let me explain in detail with some examples from based on Hindu newspaper published on 13/05/2024.
1. Editorial on industrial output ('Modest rebound') - mentions about Index of Industrial Production (IIP). One should take this as an opportunity to know what is IIP in detail. Now think of the talisman, whether this is relevant for next year. Yes definitely, IIP can be a prospective question in any year to come. So put the notes of IIP in static notes (maybe in national income accounting)
2. Editorial on issues of population growth and non coercive measures to be taken (A well-intentioned study and a demographic myth). Population and associated issues form part of Society syllabus and the points mentioned in the article is evergreen. So one should add those points in her own static notes on population
3. Editorial on India-EFTA trade deal. Now split this editorial into two parts - A) Features of India EFTA FTA and B) Suggestions on improving FTA negotiations based on takeaways from India-EFTA trade deal. Based on the talisman, Part A might not be relevant beyond CSE 2024 so it forms the pure current affairs. Whereas Part B might be asked in any year in GS 2 mains (IR) or in GS 3 mains (Economy to improve FDI) and thus forming part of your static notes
4. Vibrant Villages Programme - might be relevant for for at least 3 years due to its span of implementation. So it may fall in the grey zone. Anyway you can add it to your Government schemes notes for prelims purpose and make a mention about it in measures against China in GS2 and border security of GS3 for mains purpose
5. Report on rat hole mining in Meghalaya - Occurs often in newspaper for wrong reasons and interestingly for right reason too for Uttarakhand rescue mission. So again this forms your static part.
6. Demands of Ladakh people - purely current affairs right now as the issue is in the vogue. If it subsides soon, then it might not be relevant for next year.
From the above examples, you know that I am integrating the current affairs to static portion as much as possible.
Click here to know more about the significance of the approach. Make a note that I have even split what is static and what is current in 3rd point and therefore have such a discriminatory eye while reading newspapers.
I will try to add more such examples in coming days to aid you master current (sorry both static and current) affairs and give you the much needed clarity. For #2 post click here
#learnfrompaper #12 #ca
Is the entire newspaper current affairs? Are the entire notes which you take from newspaper form current affairs? Do the notes which you took last year in preparation become part of current affairs? The answer lies in a nuanced approach towards the meaning of current in the term current affairs itself.
Talisman of current affairs - If you feel the content of today will not be relevant for next year's exam, then it is current affairs. Rest all form static!
Let me explain in detail with some examples from based on Hindu newspaper published on 13/05/2024.
1. Editorial on industrial output ('Modest rebound') - mentions about Index of Industrial Production (IIP). One should take this as an opportunity to know what is IIP in detail. Now think of the talisman, whether this is relevant for next year. Yes definitely, IIP can be a prospective question in any year to come. So put the notes of IIP in static notes (maybe in national income accounting)
2. Editorial on issues of population growth and non coercive measures to be taken (A well-intentioned study and a demographic myth). Population and associated issues form part of Society syllabus and the points mentioned in the article is evergreen. So one should add those points in her own static notes on population
3. Editorial on India-EFTA trade deal. Now split this editorial into two parts - A) Features of India EFTA FTA and B) Suggestions on improving FTA negotiations based on takeaways from India-EFTA trade deal. Based on the talisman, Part A might not be relevant beyond CSE 2024 so it forms the pure current affairs. Whereas Part B might be asked in any year in GS 2 mains (IR) or in GS 3 mains (Economy to improve FDI) and thus forming part of your static notes
4. Vibrant Villages Programme - might be relevant for for at least 3 years due to its span of implementation. So it may fall in the grey zone. Anyway you can add it to your Government schemes notes for prelims purpose and make a mention about it in measures against China in GS2 and border security of GS3 for mains purpose
5. Report on rat hole mining in Meghalaya - Occurs often in newspaper for wrong reasons and interestingly for right reason too for Uttarakhand rescue mission. So again this forms your static part.
6. Demands of Ladakh people - purely current affairs right now as the issue is in the vogue. If it subsides soon, then it might not be relevant for next year.
From the above examples, you know that I am integrating the current affairs to static portion as much as possible.
Click here to know more about the significance of the approach. Make a note that I have even split what is static and what is current in 3rd point and therefore have such a discriminatory eye while reading newspapers.
I will try to add more such examples in coming days to aid you master current (sorry both static and current) affairs and give you the much needed clarity. For #2 post click here
#learnfrompaper #12 #ca
What really is current in current affairs? #2
This post is based on Hindu published on 15/05/2023. For the previous post click here.
1. India Iran 10 year pact on Chabahar. Now the specifics of the deal forms part of current affairs. But details of Chabahar port, INSTC form static as they are in the news for years together. Also one should add this point as an irritant in Indo US relations for mains answer in static notes. At the same time, it also mentions exemption gave by USA in 2018 to India which you can quote in the strengths of Indo US ties
2. Future and Options (F&O) - mentioned in Economy page. One should browse on this new term in capital market and know things. Add it in the current or static notes on terms occurring in economy.
3. Public Health Spending Data point - add the stats to your value addition notes to use in GS2 governance. Use those points for health related mains answers
4. Extra pulmonary TB - Add to the current notes on science and technology about extra pulmonary TB and revise TB notes. Mains utility of this opinion article is very low as a question on TB elimination only can be asked on which you can add a point on lack of awareness on extra pulmonary TB as a challenge in complete elimination of TB
5. NHRC's status deferral - add to prelims current affairs notes on GANHRI, status given to NHRCs, etc., But more so in mains, add the points on institutional defects of NHRC to the static notes on statutory bodies in GS 2 mains polity. Question on NHRC can also be expected due to this news.
6. Manipur conflict - current affairs - causes, consequences and fall out, solution
7. Suicides among Young people - just add a point on the burden of competitive exams and coaching institutes to static or current notes on mental health or suicides in GS 1 Society notes.
8. Food Inflation - CPI and CPI Food price index form static notes on inflation. But the issue of food inflation as a mains topic forms current affairs in GS 3 economy - causes, consequences, steps taken by government and what else can be done
9. NISAR satellite by India and USA - important current affairs for S&T prelims and GS 3 mains
#learnfrompaper #13 #ca
This post is based on Hindu published on 15/05/2023. For the previous post click here.
1. India Iran 10 year pact on Chabahar. Now the specifics of the deal forms part of current affairs. But details of Chabahar port, INSTC form static as they are in the news for years together. Also one should add this point as an irritant in Indo US relations for mains answer in static notes. At the same time, it also mentions exemption gave by USA in 2018 to India which you can quote in the strengths of Indo US ties
2. Future and Options (F&O) - mentioned in Economy page. One should browse on this new term in capital market and know things. Add it in the current or static notes on terms occurring in economy.
3. Public Health Spending Data point - add the stats to your value addition notes to use in GS2 governance. Use those points for health related mains answers
4. Extra pulmonary TB - Add to the current notes on science and technology about extra pulmonary TB and revise TB notes. Mains utility of this opinion article is very low as a question on TB elimination only can be asked on which you can add a point on lack of awareness on extra pulmonary TB as a challenge in complete elimination of TB
5. NHRC's status deferral - add to prelims current affairs notes on GANHRI, status given to NHRCs, etc., But more so in mains, add the points on institutional defects of NHRC to the static notes on statutory bodies in GS 2 mains polity. Question on NHRC can also be expected due to this news.
6. Manipur conflict - current affairs - causes, consequences and fall out, solution
7. Suicides among Young people - just add a point on the burden of competitive exams and coaching institutes to static or current notes on mental health or suicides in GS 1 Society notes.
8. Food Inflation - CPI and CPI Food price index form static notes on inflation. But the issue of food inflation as a mains topic forms current affairs in GS 3 economy - causes, consequences, steps taken by government and what else can be done
9. NISAR satellite by India and USA - important current affairs for S&T prelims and GS 3 mains
#learnfrompaper #13 #ca
What can we learn from Tamil Nadu Focus of Hindu?
Hindu paper publishes Tamil Nadu focus once in a fortnight. It covers historical news regarding the state of Tamil Nadu. I hope Hindu publishes such articles for other states too. Students can spend some time, in reading those articles which you feel important to your eyes which will help you again in personality test preparation. It is normal for a student preparing CSE to neglect state and local news due to time crunch. But at least spend some time occasionally in reading such articles to gain ground in your own state affairs to help yourself in PT.
For students preparing for TNPSC or other state PSCs these articles are must. For instance, articles on C Natesa Mudaliar, Vedaranyam Salt Satyagraha, Francis Whyte Ellis published in Tamil Nadu focus of Hindu on 17/05/2024 form good prelims as well as mains pointers in Dravidian movement, nationalism in Tamil Nadu and Tamil language development topics respectively.
#learnfrompaper #14 #tnpsc
Hindu paper publishes Tamil Nadu focus once in a fortnight. It covers historical news regarding the state of Tamil Nadu. I hope Hindu publishes such articles for other states too. Students can spend some time, in reading those articles which you feel important to your eyes which will help you again in personality test preparation. It is normal for a student preparing CSE to neglect state and local news due to time crunch. But at least spend some time occasionally in reading such articles to gain ground in your own state affairs to help yourself in PT.
For students preparing for TNPSC or other state PSCs these articles are must. For instance, articles on C Natesa Mudaliar, Vedaranyam Salt Satyagraha, Francis Whyte Ellis published in Tamil Nadu focus of Hindu on 17/05/2024 form good prelims as well as mains pointers in Dravidian movement, nationalism in Tamil Nadu and Tamil language development topics respectively.
#learnfrompaper #14 #tnpsc
How to study Ground Zero article in Hindu?
The prime issue of this article is its lengthy nature. At times the topics are not very relevant while equally at times they are relevant just as the issue of forest fires in The burning hills of Uttarakhand published in Hindu on 18/05/2024.
The reason why it is so long is because, it includes the perspective of the people the reporter interviews. So when you skim through the article try to skip those personal views. In fact, those views are more in the start of the article. Whereas the last column of the article is relevant for note making. In this case, the last column mentions the measures to mitigate forest fires. Therefore, selectively study the Ground Zero article capturing the relevant points interspersed then and there.
#learnfrompaper #15
The prime issue of this article is its lengthy nature. At times the topics are not very relevant while equally at times they are relevant just as the issue of forest fires in The burning hills of Uttarakhand published in Hindu on 18/05/2024.
The reason why it is so long is because, it includes the perspective of the people the reporter interviews. So when you skim through the article try to skip those personal views. In fact, those views are more in the start of the article. Whereas the last column of the article is relevant for note making. In this case, the last column mentions the measures to mitigate forest fires. Therefore, selectively study the Ground Zero article capturing the relevant points interspersed then and there.
#learnfrompaper #15
How to take prelims content from newspapers?
UPSC does not stop by just making statements out of the content present in newspaper. Rather UPSC expects us to take some effort and know a bit more than what is explicitly mentioned in the papers either by browsing or other means. To give an idea for beginners on this note, I will list down topics one is expected to know more by browsing based on the Hindu paper published on 20/05/2024.
1. Lion tailed macaque - about its habitat, IUCN status, WPA Schedule, diet, its protected areas and so on
2. Iran in map - surrounding countries and seas, place of capital
3. Kyrgyzstan and other 4 Central Asian countries and their capitals' location in map
4. El Nino and La Nina and its impact on Indian monsoon
5. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) - one can refer here
6. POCSO Act - its provisions
7. Generalized System of Preferences
For the initial days of preparation when one cannot identify the right topics, she can refer to daily news analysis videos of any institute. Slowly you can develop this skill by looking to PYQs.
#ca #learnfrompaper #16
UPSC does not stop by just making statements out of the content present in newspaper. Rather UPSC expects us to take some effort and know a bit more than what is explicitly mentioned in the papers either by browsing or other means. To give an idea for beginners on this note, I will list down topics one is expected to know more by browsing based on the Hindu paper published on 20/05/2024.
1. Lion tailed macaque - about its habitat, IUCN status, WPA Schedule, diet, its protected areas and so on
2. Iran in map - surrounding countries and seas, place of capital
3. Kyrgyzstan and other 4 Central Asian countries and their capitals' location in map
4. El Nino and La Nina and its impact on Indian monsoon
5. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) - one can refer here
6. POCSO Act - its provisions
7. Generalized System of Preferences
For the initial days of preparation when one cannot identify the right topics, she can refer to daily news analysis videos of any institute. Slowly you can develop this skill by looking to PYQs.
#ca #learnfrompaper #16
Why newspapers are unskippable and indispensable in CSE preparation?
1. Students nowadays have the tendency to substitute newspapers with monthly magazine and online blogs which in my opinion might not be a right choice
2. In Prelims, UPSC has now adopted new type of questions to diminish the utility of prelims magazines. E.g., Asking directly about terms and places occurring in newspapers which magazines cannot cover on a holistic manner. Click here for more
3. Regular reading of newspaper automatically gives you an idea of topics which are important in the realm of current affairs for upcoming exams based on the gravity and repetition of the issue in newspapers
4. Newspapers will help you to augment your English vocabulary easily which has a role in CSE exam itself - click here for more
5. Newspaper editorials will give you the articulation skill to draft a mains answer and more importantly essays in a coherent structure. Some editorials have excellent anecdotes in the beginning which can be directly used in Essay and ethics papers - click here for more
6. Newspapers offer you value addition points and way forward solutions for mains questions - which magazines do not by salvaging every article of a day. Click here for more
7. Newspapers will improve your reading speed and comprehending skills which will improve your Reading Comprehension solving skills in CSAT
8. A decent awareness of local and state news is required in your Personality Test which can be incrementally acquired through regular reading of newspaper - which is of course misses in magazines.
9. Newspapers play a crucial role in helping you to manage unknown and partially known questions in mains based on your cumulative knowledge accumulated over the years.
10. Even if you happen to clear this exam without touching newspaper, definitely you have to start reading newspaper when you are posted as SDM in your career. So better start now!
Therefore my humble advise is that your 'other current affairs resources' such as magazines and blogs should supplement the newspapers rather than substituting it.
#ca #learnfrompaper #17
1. Students nowadays have the tendency to substitute newspapers with monthly magazine and online blogs which in my opinion might not be a right choice
2. In Prelims, UPSC has now adopted new type of questions to diminish the utility of prelims magazines. E.g., Asking directly about terms and places occurring in newspapers which magazines cannot cover on a holistic manner. Click here for more
3. Regular reading of newspaper automatically gives you an idea of topics which are important in the realm of current affairs for upcoming exams based on the gravity and repetition of the issue in newspapers
4. Newspapers will help you to augment your English vocabulary easily which has a role in CSE exam itself - click here for more
5. Newspaper editorials will give you the articulation skill to draft a mains answer and more importantly essays in a coherent structure. Some editorials have excellent anecdotes in the beginning which can be directly used in Essay and ethics papers - click here for more
6. Newspapers offer you value addition points and way forward solutions for mains questions - which magazines do not by salvaging every article of a day. Click here for more
7. Newspapers will improve your reading speed and comprehending skills which will improve your Reading Comprehension solving skills in CSAT
8. A decent awareness of local and state news is required in your Personality Test which can be incrementally acquired through regular reading of newspaper - which is of course misses in magazines.
9. Newspapers play a crucial role in helping you to manage unknown and partially known questions in mains based on your cumulative knowledge accumulated over the years.
10. Even if you happen to clear this exam without touching newspaper, definitely you have to start reading newspaper when you are posted as SDM in your career. So better start now!
Therefore my humble advise is that your 'other current affairs resources' such as magazines and blogs should supplement the newspapers rather than substituting it.
#ca #learnfrompaper #17
Science page of Hindu
Did you notice the Science page in J2 in Chennai edition of Hindu paper published on 09/06/2024 (today)? Normally this page is regularly published in the online edition and is not given in print newspaper. I have mentioned it here for current affairs preparation.
Text and Context is another page which is published only in online edition and not in print newspaper. However, only Delhi edition print newspaper of Hindu has the Text and Context page as I mentioned here.
Once you get familiar with daily reading of Hindu print paper, you can slowly add these pages to your ambit as the content especially in Text and Context is very much relevant for UPSC preparation.
#learnfrompaper #18
Did you notice the Science page in J2 in Chennai edition of Hindu paper published on 09/06/2024 (today)? Normally this page is regularly published in the online edition and is not given in print newspaper. I have mentioned it here for current affairs preparation.
Text and Context is another page which is published only in online edition and not in print newspaper. However, only Delhi edition print newspaper of Hindu has the Text and Context page as I mentioned here.
Once you get familiar with daily reading of Hindu print paper, you can slowly add these pages to your ambit as the content especially in Text and Context is very much relevant for UPSC preparation.
#learnfrompaper #18
Case studies in GS main answers
A wonderful case study on the success of Rajasthan and African SHG groups mentioned in Hindu paper published on 16/06/2024. Try taking note of such case studies coming in newspapers and use them in governance, society, economy, ethics and so on to add uniqueness to your answers. Interestingly, these kind of case studies largely comes on Sunday editions of Hindu.
#learnfrompaper #19
A wonderful case study on the success of Rajasthan and African SHG groups mentioned in Hindu paper published on 16/06/2024. Try taking note of such case studies coming in newspapers and use them in governance, society, economy, ethics and so on to add uniqueness to your answers. Interestingly, these kind of case studies largely comes on Sunday editions of Hindu.
#learnfrompaper #19
Usage of catchy phrases in mains answers
Your answers look more professional and unique when you include the phrases often used by the government, Ministry of External Affairs and Honourable Prime Minister himself. For example, look at the phrases which you can take note of from the Hindu paper published on 22/05/2024.
1. 'Vishwabandhu' (Friend of the world) used in editorial article on Indian policy on Myanmar - can be used for conclusion in International Relations mains answers.
2. 'Vikshit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047' used in editorial article on new economic approach - can be used in any economic answer in GS 3 as the broad goal.
3. 'Nal se jal' used in editorial article on new economic approach - can be used in answers related to drinking water infrastructure and water stress in urban cities.
Click here for famous phrases by our Honourable Prime Minister in the last page of the ethics value addition notes to enrich your introductions and conclusions.
#learnfrompaper #21
Your answers look more professional and unique when you include the phrases often used by the government, Ministry of External Affairs and Honourable Prime Minister himself. For example, look at the phrases which you can take note of from the Hindu paper published on 22/05/2024.
1. 'Vishwabandhu' (Friend of the world) used in editorial article on Indian policy on Myanmar - can be used for conclusion in International Relations mains answers.
2. 'Vikshit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047' used in editorial article on new economic approach - can be used in any economic answer in GS 3 as the broad goal.
3. 'Nal se jal' used in editorial article on new economic approach - can be used in answers related to drinking water infrastructure and water stress in urban cities.
Click here for famous phrases by our Honourable Prime Minister in the last page of the ethics value addition notes to enrich your introductions and conclusions.
#learnfrompaper #21
News content with dual or multiple utility
Students have the tendency to consume content in newspaper as it is and not relating the content to various subjects of the GS syllabus. But this correlation is vital to manage unknown and lesser known mains questions and to enrich your answer in known mains questions. For illustration, let me take some pointers from Hindu published on 23/06/2024.
1. Connectivity projects between India and Bangladesh - directly used in Indo Ban relations in GS2. It can be also used in developing connectivity to North East Region of India in GS 3 Internal Security to address NE Insurgency (Agartala Akhaura rail link and cargo facility through Khulna Mogla Port)
2. Absence of provision similar to Section 377 of IPC in new criminal laws - directly used in downsides of new criminal laws in GS 2. It can also be used in problems faced by transgenders in GS 1 society question.
3. New Nalanda University Campus - Potential for a prelims question or an Art and Culture mains question on India's rich history with global educational institutions. It can also be used in Soft power diplomacy and cultural bridge with East Asia and SE Asia in GS 2 International Relations.
These will give idea on how one should read newspaper through the lens of GS mains syllabus in a broader perspective and take notes to add value to your static areas across syllabus breaking the barriers between subjects.
#learnfrompaper #22
Students have the tendency to consume content in newspaper as it is and not relating the content to various subjects of the GS syllabus. But this correlation is vital to manage unknown and lesser known mains questions and to enrich your answer in known mains questions. For illustration, let me take some pointers from Hindu published on 23/06/2024.
1. Connectivity projects between India and Bangladesh - directly used in Indo Ban relations in GS2. It can be also used in developing connectivity to North East Region of India in GS 3 Internal Security to address NE Insurgency (Agartala Akhaura rail link and cargo facility through Khulna Mogla Port)
2. Absence of provision similar to Section 377 of IPC in new criminal laws - directly used in downsides of new criminal laws in GS 2. It can also be used in problems faced by transgenders in GS 1 society question.
3. New Nalanda University Campus - Potential for a prelims question or an Art and Culture mains question on India's rich history with global educational institutions. It can also be used in Soft power diplomacy and cultural bridge with East Asia and SE Asia in GS 2 International Relations.
These will give idea on how one should read newspaper through the lens of GS mains syllabus in a broader perspective and take notes to add value to your static areas across syllabus breaking the barriers between subjects.
#learnfrompaper #22
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Former India head coach Dravid refuses T20 World Cup bonus - 11/07/2024 in Hindu
He refused to take the additional bonus amount of 2.5 crore rupees and was happy to settle for the due amount similar to other coaching staff. This humble act of him showcases qualities like leadership, camaraderie and humility. These are the kind of tier 2 examples from newspaper from sectors like sports which are very different from the conventional GS areas makes your essay and ethics value addition exciting in your answers.
#learnfrompaper #23
He refused to take the additional bonus amount of 2.5 crore rupees and was happy to settle for the due amount similar to other coaching staff. This humble act of him showcases qualities like leadership, camaraderie and humility. These are the kind of tier 2 examples from newspaper from sectors like sports which are very different from the conventional GS areas makes your essay and ethics value addition exciting in your answers.
#learnfrompaper #23
Budget in Focus in News
Always close to the beginning of the Budget session, there will be more analysis kind of articles in newspaper covering various sectors and aspects of the economy and governance like education and health. This is the best time to take value addition points along with issues and solutions pertaining to those sectors. If you had missed the earlier articles of this nature, you can even refer to them from last week's newspaper as it is always worth it.
In short, for preparation on economy and governance, the run up to the Budget session is equally if not more important than the Budget per se for mains answers.
#learnfrompaper #24
Always close to the beginning of the Budget session, there will be more analysis kind of articles in newspaper covering various sectors and aspects of the economy and governance like education and health. This is the best time to take value addition points along with issues and solutions pertaining to those sectors. If you had missed the earlier articles of this nature, you can even refer to them from last week's newspaper as it is always worth it.
In short, for preparation on economy and governance, the run up to the Budget session is equally if not more important than the Budget per se for mains answers.
#learnfrompaper #24
Utility of Moneywise page in Hindu - based on Hindu published on 15/07/2024
Moneywise page is published on every Monday in place of Business page to impart financial literacy among newspaper readers and help manage individual financial obligations. So, students have a tendency to simply ignore that page. But sometimes key terms of economy are mentioned in this page just like the normal Business page.
In the article Understand Information Ratio, terms like 'alpha' and 'Information Ratio' have been discussed in the context of capital markets. This is akin to the question on term 'beta' asked in UPSC GS Prelims 2023. Other term Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) was also discussed in main article.
In the context of finance, the term ‘beta’ refers to - UPSC GS Prelims 2023
(a) the process of simultaneous buying and selling of an asset from different platforms
(b) an investment strategy of a portfolio manager to balance risk versus reward
(c) a type of systemic risk that arises where perfect hedging is not possible
(d) a numeric value that measures the fluctuations of a stock to changes in the overall stock market
#learnfrompaper #25
Moneywise page is published on every Monday in place of Business page to impart financial literacy among newspaper readers and help manage individual financial obligations. So, students have a tendency to simply ignore that page. But sometimes key terms of economy are mentioned in this page just like the normal Business page.
In the article Understand Information Ratio, terms like 'alpha' and 'Information Ratio' have been discussed in the context of capital markets. This is akin to the question on term 'beta' asked in UPSC GS Prelims 2023. Other term Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) was also discussed in main article.
In the context of finance, the term ‘beta’ refers to - UPSC GS Prelims 2023
(a) the process of simultaneous buying and selling of an asset from different platforms
(b) an investment strategy of a portfolio manager to balance risk versus reward
(c) a type of systemic risk that arises where perfect hedging is not possible
(d) a numeric value that measures the fluctuations of a stock to changes in the overall stock market
#learnfrompaper #25
Budget related news in today's newspaper (24/07/2024)
It is totally understandable that you would have not been able to complete today's newspaper within the regular study time which you usually allot to newspaper because of the plethora of budget articles. I used to take 2 to 3 days to study and take notes of initiatives and content related to each sector and issue during budget days. So preserve the newspaper and complete it slowly because no analysis or gist videos of Budget by institutes can be a better substitute to newspapers.
Along with the initiatives mooted, also focus on the themes and taglines of the Budget documents. This year it is EMPLOYMENT - used as an acronym. It expands to Employment and Education; MSMEs; Productivity; Land; Opportunities; Youth; Middle Class; Energy Security; New Generation Reforms and Technology. As I have already said here, these kind of government related phrases and catchwords makes your mains answer more relatable to the evaluator.
#learnfrompaper #26
It is totally understandable that you would have not been able to complete today's newspaper within the regular study time which you usually allot to newspaper because of the plethora of budget articles. I used to take 2 to 3 days to study and take notes of initiatives and content related to each sector and issue during budget days. So preserve the newspaper and complete it slowly because no analysis or gist videos of Budget by institutes can be a better substitute to newspapers.
Along with the initiatives mooted, also focus on the themes and taglines of the Budget documents. This year it is EMPLOYMENT - used as an acronym. It expands to Employment and Education; MSMEs; Productivity; Land; Opportunities; Youth; Middle Class; Energy Security; New Generation Reforms and Technology. As I have already said here, these kind of government related phrases and catchwords makes your mains answer more relatable to the evaluator.
#learnfrompaper #26