We are sure you must have started your preparation for UPSC Mains 2019. To supplement your preparation, do you have a topic-wise compilation of articles (editorials) from The Hindu (+ other relevant sources) from JUNE 2018? Don't worry! We are providing you with exactly the same. In order to assist you with your preparation UPSC … Continue reading New Initiative – Mains’19 GS Compilation.

Image Source: The News Minute Practice Essay topic - "Children shouldn’t Work in Fields, but on Dreams". Why in news recently: The World Day Against Child Labour was recently celebrated on June 12.  On World Day Against Child Labour (June 12) in 2017, India ratified two core conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on … Continue reading Child Labour in India

Image Source: The Conversation Practice Question: The technology in relation to 'superconductivity', in its current form  is not feasible for exploitation. What do you understand by 'superconductivity'? Discuss the applications of and challenges in the implementation of this technology. - 250 words Relevance - what is superconductivity?-application of superconductivity-challenges in relation to the exploitation of … Continue reading Superconductivity

Image Source - Down to Earth Practice Question - A solar manufacturing strategy on the lines of the Automotive Mission Plan (2006-2016) would be extremely beneficial for India. Do you agree? Discuss. - 200 words. Relevance - How solar energy has progressed in India? - The problem of excessive reliance on imports. - Why solar … Continue reading Solar Manufacturing Strategy.

Image Source: Financial Express Article Source - The Hindu - Why Does the Indian Ocean Rise and Fall. The affect of global warming: As a result of global warming, heat trapped in the atmosphere due to rising sea levels makes water expand and separately, melting ice sheets begin to add water to the world’s oceans. … Continue reading The peculiar case of Indian Ocean

Image source: News18 Relevance - what are the benefits of 5G technology? - what are the challenges in the implementation of 5G technology? The Indian government is aiming to commercially introduce 5G services in the country by the end of 2020, almost in line with rest of the world. The government expects the cumulative economic … Continue reading 5G in India

Image source: World Economic Forum. Practice Question: In the recent times, the arguments for/against the implementation of the Universal Basic Income has been gaining ground. What are the challenges that a developing country faces in this regard vis-a-vis a developed country? Suggest measures to overcome these challenges. - 250 words.  History of Universal Basic Income … Continue reading Universal Basic Income

Image Source - Money Control Recent Relevance: In January, 2019, the price of gold in the Indian market reached its highest-ever level, hitting the Rs. 33,800 mark in Mumbai in the midst of increasing demand from buyers and lagging supply in the global market. It is not just the rupee that is witnessing a fall … Continue reading Gold Prices and Economy

Image Source: European Bioplastics What are ‘bioplastics’? Bioplastics are plastics derived from renewable biomass sources, such as vegetable fats, corn starch, straw, woodchips, food waste etc. Bioplastic can be made from agricultural by-products and also from used plastic bottles and other containers using microorganisms. Unlike conventional plastics, bioplastics can be broken down by microbes in industrial composting facilities within six months. … Continue reading Bioplastics

Image source: Hindustan Times Practice Question: Any effort to strengthen national security without reforming, reorganising or restructuring the police would be an exercise in futility. Comment. - 150 words. Relevance - Is our internal security up to mark?-What threats IS poses?-Issues with police structure?-Issues with security agencies?-What can be done to solve the problems? The … Continue reading Police Reforms