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UPSC Static Quiz – 2021: IASbaba’s Daily Static Quiz (PYQs) – HISTORY [Day 14]

ARCHIVES DAILY STATIC QUIZ (PYQs) It will cover PYQs all the topics of static subjects – Polity, History, Geography, Economics, Environment and Science and technology. Daily 5 questions (Monday to Saturday) will be posted from static topics (PYQs) The questions will be in the quiz format so you will be able to answer them directly on the portal. Schedule Week 1 – Polity Week 2 – Economics Week 3 – History and Art & Culture Week 4 – Geography Week 5 – Environment and Science & Technology Same cycle will be repeated from Week 6. Make the best use of the initiative. All the best! To Know More about Ace the Prelims (ATP) 2021 - CLICK HERE Important Note: Don't forget to post your marks in the comment section. Also, let us know if you enjoyed today's test :) After completing the 5 questions, click on 'View Questions' to check your score, time taken and solutions. To take the Test - Click Here

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UPSC Quiz - 2021 : IASbaba's Daily Current Affairs Quiz 19th January 2021

For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative. We will make sure, in the next 4 months not a single day is wasted. All your energies are channelized in the right direction. Trust us! This will make a huge difference in your results this time, provided that you follow this plan sincerely every day without fail. Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative. Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!” To Know More about Ace the Prelims (ATP) 2021 - CLICK HERE  Important Note: Don't forget to post your marks in the comment section. Also, let us know if you enjoyed today's test :) After completing the 5 questions, click on 'View Questions' to check your score, time taken and solutions. To take the Test - Click Here

UPSC CSAT Quiz – 2021: IASbaba’s Daily CSAT Practice Test – 19th January 2021

ARCHIVES Daily CSAT Practice Test Everyday 5 Questions from Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension will be covered from Monday to Saturday. Make the best use of the initiative. All the best! To Know More about Ace the Prelims (ATP) 2021 - CLICK HERE Important Note: Don't forget to post your marks in the comment section. Also, let us know if you enjoyed today's test :) After completing the 5 questions, click on 'View Questions' to check your score, time taken and solutions. To take the Test - Click Here

SYNOPSIS [18th JANUARY,2021] Day 7: IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1): UPSC Mains Answer Writing (General Studies)

For Previous TLP (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE   SYNOPSIS [18th JANUARY,2021] Day 7: IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1): UPSC Mains Answer Writing (General Studies)   1. With the help of suitable examples, comment upon the characteristics of tribal movements during British rule in India. Approach A straightforward question where in you need to dwell upon the characteristics of tribal movements during British rule in India with the help of some relevant examples. Introduction The tribals of India, like other social groups, participated in the anti-colonial movement where the important tribes involved in revolt in the colonial period were Mizos (1810), Kols (1795 and 1831), Mundas (1889), Daflas (1875), Khasi and Garo (1829), Kacharis (1839), Santhals (1853), Muria Gonds (1886), Nagas (1844 and 1879), Bhuiyas (1868) and Kondhas (1817), etc. Body The tribal groups were an important and integral part of Indian life. Before their annexation and subsequent incorporation in the British territories, they had their own social and economic systems. These systems were traditional in nature and satisfied the needs of the tribals.  The British policies proved harmful to the tribal society. This destroyed their relatively self-sufficient economy and communities. The tribal groups of different regions revolted against the Britishers. Their movements were anti-colonial in nature because they were directed against the colonial administration.  In this regard, the characteristics of tribal movements during British rule in India can be understood from the following points –  The tribal anti-colonial movements were of two types – 1. The movements against their oppressors i.e., landlords, money-lenders, traders, thekedars (contractors), government officials and Christian missionaries and 2. The movements which were linked to and merged with the Indian National movement.  The first type of movements can be termed as anti-colonial because these movements were directed against those classes which were the creation of British colonialism and who collaborated with the tribals. These classes were considered outsiders by the tribals. When tribals were unable to pay their loan or the interest thereon, money-lenders and landlords usurped their lands. The tribals thus became tenants on their own land and sometimes even bonded labourers. The police and the revenue officers never helped them.  The courts were not only ignorant of the tribal agrarian system and customs but also were unaware of the plight of the tribals. All these factors of land alienation, usurpation, forced labour, minimum wages, and land grabbing compelled many tribes like Munda, Santhals, Kol, Bhils, Warli, etc., in many regions like Assam, Orissa, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra to revolt. They launched movements against their oppressors in their respective regions. Their agitations against the outsiders could be called anti-colonial. For example, Birsa Munda identified their enemies in the outsiders (dikus) - landlords, money-lenders, thekedars and missionaries and European government officials while promising a golden age to his tribe after removing the outsiders from their land. On the whole, these movements had social and religious overtone but they were directed against the issues related to their existence. For example, the Jatra Bhagat and Tana Bhagat Movement (1914), started by Jatra Bhagat. It was a movement for monotheism, abstention from meat, liquor and tribal dance. The Jatra Bhagat and Tana Bhagat movements stressed both anti-colonialism and internal reforms. The management of forests also led some tribes to revolt, as forests in some regions are the main sources of their livelihood. The rules not only deprived the tribals of several forest products but also made them victims of harassment by the forest officials. This led tribes in Andhra Pradesh and some other areas to launch movements. For example, Rampa rebellion under Alluri Sitaramaraju. These 'movements were launched under the leadership of their respective chiefs. Although the movements initially began on social and religious issues and against the oppression of outsiders, in course of time, they merged with the National movement and with the no-tax campaign.  The tribals fought against their enemies with their traditional weapons i.e., bows, arrows, lathis and axe. Their movement often took a violent turn resulting in the murder of oppress and the burning of their houses. For example, the revolt of the Ramoshi’s in the areas surrounding Bombay. Most of the movements were ruthlessly suppressed by the government. The tribals had to comply with British policies which were detrimental to their interests. But after these setbacks, the government introduced protective administration in tribal areas. The government passed I Scheduled District Act (1874) and categorised the tribal areas as excluded areas the Govt. of India Act of 1935.  Conclusion Tribals formed part of the exploited social groups during the colonial period. As a result of the annexation and subsequent incorporation of tribal areas in the British territories, the tribal movements in India remained confined to some regions only but nonetheless they formed part of the larger national struggle against imperialist powers. 2. Examine the contribution of Bengal in India’s freedom struggle. Approach Students are expected to write about the contribution of Bengal in India’s freedom struggle.  Introduction  Bengal, as West Bengal is popularly known, enjoys eminence for its immense contribution to Indian Independence Movement. In the early 20th-century, Bengal emerged as a hotbed of the Indian independence movement, as well as the epicentre of the Bengali Renaissance. Revolutionary nationalism emerged as a potent political force in Bengal in the wake of the Swadeshi Movement in the first decade of the 20th century The Swadeshi Movement was the expression of the outrage triggered in Bengal by the partition of the province of Bengal in 1905. Body Contributions of Bengal in India’s freedom struggle: From 1763 to 1800 we witnessed the Sanyasi rebellion in Bengal. It was basically a peasant rebellion starting from Dhaka (now the capital of Bangladesh), and spread up to Bihar the number of the rebels reached up to fifty thousand. The Indigo revolt was largely non-violent and it acted as a precursor to Gandhiji’s non-violent satyagraha in later years. The revolt was made immensely popular by its portrayal in the play Nil Darpan and also in many other works of prose and poetry. This led to the revolt taking centre stage in the political consciousness of Bengal and impacted many later movements in Indian freedom struggle. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee raised nationalism to the level of religion by identifying the Motherland with the Mother-Goddess. It was in Anandamath, he wrote the poem ‘Vande Mataram’. Bengal Renaissance created many journal houses and associated with many newspapers, journalistic publications like Tattwabadhini Patrika, samprakash, sarbashubhankarr Patrika and Hindu patriot to bring social and educational reforms with regards to the women. This gave the larger social base to Indian national movement. Bengal rose into national consciousness on the back of Swadeshi movement and also further became the hub of leftist, socialist elements predominantly the Bengal Intelligentsia ( The Bhadralok). The leftists under MN Roy also influenced the development of Democratic, civic libertarian polity with socialist policy that the Indian state finally developed itself into. Farmers also became the key stake holders in the freedom struggle as the National Movement took upon itself the ideology of Radical Agrarian Reform as one of its core principles which was also influenced by the Communist struggles in Bengal. Movements in support of Bengal’s unity and the swadeshi and boycott agitation were organised in many parts of the country. Tilak, who played a leading role in the spread of the movement outside Bengal, saw in this the ushering in of a new chapter in the history of the national movement. He realised that here was a challenge and an opportunity to organise popular mass struggle against the British rule to unite the country in a bond of common sympathy. Bengal School of Art promoted a distinctly Indian modernism which blossomed throughout India during the British Raj of the early 20th century. By synthesizing folk art, Indian painting traditions, Hindu imagery, indigenous materials and depictions of contemporary rural life, artists of the Bengal School of Art celebrate humanism and bring a dynamic voice to Indian identity, freedom, and liberation. The Anushilan Samiti and Jugantar would serve as the two main organisations that would mark what was termed as the “Agni Yug” (the era of fire). Underground cells sprung up to train Indians in weapons and bomb-making. Assassinations of anti-Swadeshi officials, who brutally crushed protests, became commonplace. Such tactics and their success would subsequently inspire revolutionaries all across the nation from Bhagat Singh in Punjab to Surya Sen in Chittagong and, of course, later Subhas Chandra Bose. The revolutionary activity emerged as the most substantial legacy of swadeshi Bengal which had an impact on educated youth for a generation or more. Moreover, it encouraged quixotic heroism. No involvement of the masses was envisaged, which, coupled with the narrow upper caste social base of the movement in Bengal, severely limited the scope of the revolutionary activity. However, Lord Curzon had perfected his divide and rule policy by providing a substantial sum of money to Nawab Salim Ullah, one of the founders of the Muslim League, not to participate in the boycott. The rise of separatism and discontent among Muslims would later be promoted through separate electorates and often Muslim League leaders would not cooperate with the Indian National Congress as seen during the Quit India Movement of 1942.  It can be fairly concluded that the events of 1905 contained the seeds that shaped the future of the subcontinent for years to come in terms of nationalism, economic policy and educational reforms. Unfortunately, it also sowed the seeds of division, which culminated in the Partition of the country in 1947. Conclusion Bengal’s contribution to the freedom movement has been immense starting from Battle of Plassey in 1757, up to the strike of 700000 workers in Calcutta in solidarity with the revolt of Indian navy in February 1946. India’s struggle for freedom against British Imperialism is incomplete without mentioning the pivotal role of Bengal. 3. How did Jallianwala Bagh massacre change the perception towards British rule in India? Discuss. Approach Candidate is expected to give a brief summary of incidents that led to Jallianwala Bagh massacre in the first half and in the second half its effects on Indian psyche and overall perception about British rule can be given. Introduction On April 13, 1919, Gen Reginald Dyer led a group of British soldiers to Jallianwala Bagh, a walled public garden in the Sikh holy city of Amritsar. Several thousand unarmed civilians, including women and children had gathered to celebrate Sikh new year. Viewing the gathering as a violation of the prohibitory orders on public assembly, Gen dyer ordered his troops to open fire without warning. Body What led to Jallianwala Bagh massacre? In 1859, the British Crown assumed direct control of the colony. Forever fearful of sedition and conspiracies, the colonial government used the opportunity offered by the First World War to introduce the Defence of India Act in 1915. The wartime legislation gave the government extraordinary powers of preventive detention, to lock up people without trial and to restrict speech, writing and movement. In March 1919, it introduced the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, popularly known as the Rowlatt Act, which extended its wartime emergency powers into peacetime. Not long after the war began, Gandhi had returned to India after 21 years in South Africa. Gandhi was loyal to the British Empire and supported Britain in the First World War. Upon his return to India, he spent the first few years leading nonviolent struggles on local grievances. The news of the impending Rowlatt legislation became public, Gandhi immediately expressed his opposition and called for a nationwide general strike on April 6, 1919. He asked people to engage in nonviolent struggle, or satyagraha: Observe a daylong fast and hold meetings to demand the repeal of the legislation. Punjab was already heating up. The unrest was of particular concern to the British because Punjab was a vital economic and military asset. By World War I, soldiers from Punjab constituted three-fifths of the British Indian Army, which was extensively deployed in the war. To restore normalcy to the region, dispatched to Amritsar, General Dyer took control from the civil authorities on April 11. He issued a proclamation prohibiting public assembly and warning that such gatherings would be dispersed by force. On April 13, several thousand gathered in Jallianwala Bagh in defiance of General Dyer’s orders. General dire fired upon unarmed civilians. Shooting continued for ten minutes. The government estimate was 379 dead, other estimates were considerably higher. Effects of Jallianwala Bagh massacre The brutality of massacre stunned entire nation. Gandhiji overwhelmed by atmosphere of violence withdrew movement on April 18. Mahatma Gandhi gave up the title of Kaiser-i-Hind, bestowed by the British for his work during the Boer War. Rabindranath Tagore, the poet and Nobel laureate, returned his knighthood in protest. Winston Churchill condemned the shooting as “monstrous.” Jallianwala Bagh also shook faith in British justice. Hunter commission committee formed by the government on India on October 14, 1919 to inquire the events at Punjab The purpose of the commission was to investigate the disturbances in Punjab, find the cause and bring measures to cope with the effects According to the report submitted by the commission the action of General dyer was strongly condemned but no action was taken against him. Jallianwala Bagh massacre marked the beginning of the resistance against the exceptional laws of colonial governance. It marked a turning point in India’s modern history, in that it left a permanent scar on Indo-British relations and was the prelude to Mahatma Gandhi’s full commitment to the cause of Indian nationalism and independence from Britain. In December 1919, the congress session was held at Amritsar. It was attended by a large number of people, including peasants. It was clear that the brutalities had only added fuel to the fire and made the people’s determination stronger to fight for their freedom and against oppression. Conclusion Jallianwala Bagh massacre marks a turn for revolutionary violent resistance against British raj. Series of new revolutionary leaders justified violence and started new organisations for the execution of the same. A new beginning in the freedom struggle can be witnessed in the incidents of April 1919. 4. What was the source of philosophical guidance for India’s freedom fighters against the British rule? Explain. Approach  As the derivative is explain you have to give a clear account as to How/Why something happens. You are expected to clarify with relevant facts and implications. Introduction  Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, Rani Laxmi Bai, Bhagat Singh and Sarojini Naidu; these brave men and women of India’s freedom struggle may have represented differing philosophies, espoused, at times, contradicting ideologies. They all however came to a common point wherein principals they stood for and philosophical source they had, were the same.  Body THE SOURCE OF PHILOSOPHICAL GUIDANCE FOR INDIA’S FREEDOM FIGHTERS AGAINST THE BRITISH RULE STANDING FOR THEIR BELIEFS From Gandhi protesting being unfairly disembarked from a Train, to atrocities of civil rights at the hands of the British that poetess Sarojini Naidu wrote about, to discriminatory treatment meted out by the imperialists that Bhagat Singh & Subhash Chandra Bose fought against, to the entirely forced and hostile advances of the British army to usurp Rani Laxmi Bai’s kingdom - each of these brave men and women, when confronted with a moral dilemma, took it on, head on, and took a brave, bold, unafraid stance irrespective of the situation. TEAM-WORK On Examining any of the freedom fighter’s individual lives one will find that each worked purposefully to construct a team of trustworthy, loyal, devoted and philosophically aligned men and women, who fought and furthered their causes right alongside them. Be it generals and friends in the armies of Bhagat Singh, Laxmi Bai and Bose, or an intellectual coterie of guides and advisors always with Gandhi & Naidu. The power of team-work was evidently important to each of them. COMMUNICATION SKILLS  From Gandhi’s well-attended speeches to Bhagat Singh and Bose’s surreptitious networks of pan-India soldiers. From the power of the written word to the power of the spoken word, as practiced by Naidu & Laxmi Bai respectively. Each was using communication skills to their best efficacy, a vital lesson for children of today, who have a plethora of communication tools at their disposal, to use, correctly, rather than go astray and abuse these resources. STEADFAST  Steadfastness of purpose is yet another element that unites our group of freedom fighters. They might have begun their individual battles, fought for the common cause of liberating India from the clutches of British tyranny. But had they NOT been steadfast, stubborn, with a dogged persuasion and self-motivation, they would have fallen by the wayside, having list sight of their goal.  SELF SACRIFICE  What is also painfully clear is that all freedom fighters believed in a purpose far bigger and greater than themselves. That they willingly sacrificed their own lives, families, careers, safety, security; putting everything on the line for the greater good, the good of a nation in distress, inspires us with their courage of conviction and their do-good nature. If they hadn't bothered, who knows we might still have been an English colony, and not the free nation we so assume to be our birth right. FIERCELY PATRIOTIC The philosophy we ought to clearly see reflected in the lives of Gandhi, Laxmi Bai, Naidu, Bhagat Singh and Bose is their intense and immense patriotism. If it wasn’t for their overarching sense of belongingness to the country and motherland, few amongst them would have gone to the extent that each of them did, fighting for the cause of freedom. It was this sense that NOTHING, not even their own lives, was bigger or greater than Country, which made each of them garner the strength and resolve to fight against all odds. ACTION-ORIENTED The freedom fighters believed that plans they drew up in their lives, they had the courage, the will, the strength, and the sheer guts, to execute them.  Conclusion It wasn’t only brute force of stubbornness of purpose that drive each of these five freedom fighters to achieve their goals. It was, in each individual’s case, a well thought out, well considered, guiding light - a principled philosophy that each of them believed in, that made them be successful freedom fighters. It was this philosophy of ''fighting for what was rightfully their own'' that united them into a common mission, although their methods or means to that common end might have been different from each other’s.  5. How did Gandhi’s arrival change the discourse of national movement? Examine. Approach As the directive in the question is examine, it demands thorough understanding of the nature of Indian national movement before and how Gandhi’s arrival changed discourse, what changes were made and strategies adopted by Gandhiji and how it finally led to freedom.  Introduction: In the history of nationalism, a single individual is often identified with the making of a nation. Thus, for example, Garibaldi is associated with the making of Italy, George Washington with the American War of Independence, and Ho Chi Minh with the struggle to free Vietnam from colonial rule. In the same manner, Mahatma Gandhi has been regarded as the ‘Father’ of the Indian nation. In so far as Gandhiji was the most influential and revered of all the leaders who participated in the freedom struggle, that characterisation is not misplaced. However, like Washington or Ho Chi-Minh, Mahatma Gandhi’s political career was shaped and constrained by the society in which he lived. For individuals, even great ones, are made by history even as they make history. Body: National movement before Gandhi’s arrival in India- Nationalist movement in India before the arrival of mahatma Gandhi has been described by Judith Brown as “politics of studied limitations” and by Ravinder Kumar as “movement representing classes” as opposed to the masses. These descriptions essentially imply that nationalist politics until this time was participated only by a limited group of western educated professionals. The early congress politics was also limited in goals and rather unspectacular in achievements. The moderates after the Surat split in 1907 demanded colonial self-government, as against the extremist demand of complete independence. Their organisations were seemingly based on personality networks woven around prominent leaders like S N Banerjee, P M Mehta, G K Gokhale Bipin Chandra Pal, B G Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai. The constitutional politics of British had failed to impress the British which was amply reflect in the Morley-Minto reforms of 1909. Whereas Extremism was confined mainly to Bengal, Maharashtra and Punjab. Age of Gandhian politics, how it changed the discourse of freedom movement- Gandhi arrived in India with his background of a successful encounter with the British in south Africa. Gandhi’s novel political ideology, as Judith Brown has argued “appealed to few wholly, but to many partially”, as everyone could find in it something to identify with. He was fully aware of Indian pluralism and took care not to alienate any of the communities or classes. He talked about swaraj as his political goal, inclusivism became identified as Gandhi’s unique style of politics. Gandhi believed that English have not taken India; we have given it to them his remedy was that India must eschew greed and lust for consumption and revert to village-based self-sufficiency of economy. Gandhi succeeded in uniting both moderates and extremists on a common platform he effectively claims for himself a centrist position without alienating anybody. Gandhi appealed directly to Indian peasantry and tap the vast reservoir of popular support among masses already afflicted with dislocations of war. With his idea of satyagraha and non-violence Gandhi immediately found success in the movements he started in Champaran, Ahmedabad and Kheda.  Other significant movements- Khilafat Movement- Gandhi's influence on the Muslim population was remarkable. This was evident in his involvement in the Khilafat Movement. After the first World War, the Muslims feared for the safety of their Caliph or religious leader and a worldwide protest was being organised to fight against the collapsing status of the Caliph. Gandhi became a prominent spokesperson of the All-India Muslim Conference and returned the medals he had received from the Empire during his Indian Ambulance Corps days in South Africa. His role in the Khilafat made him a national leader in no time. Non-cooperation Movement- Gandhi had realised that the British had been able to be in India only because of the co-operation they received from the Indians. Keeping this in mind, he called for a non-cooperation movement. Salt March- Also known as the Dandi Movement, Gandhi's Salt March is considered to be a pivotal incident in the history of freedom struggle. At the Calcutta Congress of 1928, Gandhi declared that the British must grant India dominion status or the country will erupt into a revolution for complete independence Quit India Movement- During the Second World War, Gandhi was determined to strike the British Empire with a definitive blow that would secure their exit from India. This happened when the British started recruiting Indians for the war. Gandhi protested strongly and said that the Indians cannot be involved in a war that is in favour of democratic purposes when India itself is not a free country.  Conclusion: Like other nationalist men in the world, Gandhi took as much time as necessary to develop and build up his strategies to guarantee that his activities had an effect. Gandhi's achievements were much more than driving the non-violent battle to accomplish India's freedom. He was an incredible visionary with a widespread idiom who realized syncretism of Indian society that exceeds contrasts of religion, class, dialect and ethnic diversities as its strength. He utilized it with large success to rally the masses in the freedom battle. Therefore, he strengthened India's national identity and empowered the general population to recapture their freedom as well as their pride and dignity, eroded by the colonial rule for two centuries. TLP HOT Synopsis Day 7 PDF

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U.S. Report on Galwan Archives Topic: General Studies 2,3: India and its neighborhood- relations  Challenges in managing the borders In News: A report was tabled in the US Congress that claims that the Chinese government planned the Galwan incident, where 20 Indian soldiers laid down their lives fighting the Chinese troops.  The Report In its just-released annual report, the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission says that Beijing scaled up a "coercion campaign" against India. The report says that while the exact reasons for China's motivation to provoke India on the Line of actual control (LAC) is unclear, the proximate cause of the clash appears to be to harm India’s strategic and economic interests. China has ramped up its “multi-year coercion campaign” against its neighbours, provoking military or paramilitary standoffs with countries — from Japan to India and much of Southeast Asia. The June clash was the first confrontation since 1975 that resulted in loss of lives on either side. It said the CCP employs its armed forces as a coercive tool during peacetime, carrying out large-scale intimidation exercises around Taiwan and in the South China Sea. The report also noted that just over two weeks before the incident, “in another potential indication of Chinese leaders signaling their intent to escalate tensions”, an editorial in China’s state-owned tabloid Global Times warned that India would suffer a “devastating blow” to its trade and economic ties with China if it got “involved in the US-China rivalry”. It said that China and India have engaged in multiple physical clashes along their border for decades, but “since General Secretary Xi assumed power in 2012, the two countries have seen five major altercations”. Talking about the Chinese move of bringing 7.5 million residents of Hong Kong under full and direct authoritarian rule with the implementation of a draconian national security law passed in Beijing, the top Congress panel said “this action was one of many in 2020” that demonstrated the Chinese government’s indifference to its reputation abroad. The other Chinese actions mentioned in the report were border skirmishes with India, military exercises to intimidate Taiwan, and pressure on Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, among others. It said that while earlier China always spoke about maintaining strategic relations with India and Japan, since General Secretary Xi Jinping’s ascent to power, China has steadily increased military pressure on both countries, leading to a significant deterioration in Sino-Japanese and Sino-Indian ties. What should India do? Apart from insisting on a timely and early clarification of the LAC, India should take a long view of its South Asia policy. Strong political direction, mature deliberation and coherence are keys to handling the situation. The Army can make tactical adjustments and manoeuvres to deter the Chinese Also, a comprehensive China strategy must be evolved along with effective strategic communication from top level Be proactive: India that should take the initiative to insist on a timely and early clarification of the LAC. Temporary resolutions: Pockets of difference of alignment as perceived by each side have to be clearly identified and these areas demilitarised by both sides through joint agreement pending a settlement of the boundary Realignment of Foreign Policy The events in Galwan Valley should be a wake-up call to many of India’s Asian friends and partners about Chinese aggressiveness This is also an opportunity for India to align its interests much more strongly and unequivocally with the U.S. as a principal strategic partner and infuse more energy into its relations with Japan, Australia, and the ASEAN Prelims oriented Notes Where is Galwan Valley? The valley refers to the land that sits between steep mountains that buffet the Galwan River.  The river has its source in Aksai Chin, on China’s side of the LAC, and it flows from the east to Ladakh, where it meets the Shyok river on India’s side of the LAC.  The valley is strategically located between Ladakh in the west and Aksai Chin in the east (currently controlled by China) At its western end are the Shyok river and the Darbuk-Shyok-Daulet Beg Oldie (DSDBO) road.  Its eastern mouth lies not far from China’s vital Xinjiang Tibet road, now called the G219 highway. Source: The Hindu Connecting the Dots : What are your views on the recent military standoff between India and China? What is the geo-strategic background of the standoff? Examine. 

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Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Temple in news: Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I – Art & Architecture In news  Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple in Gavipuram was in news recently.  For the first time in 50 years, sun’s rays didn’t fall on idol on Sankranti day. Important value additions  Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple is also known as Gavipuram Cave Temple. It is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture.  This cave temple is dedicated to Shiva and cut into a monolithic stone. It is located in Bangalore, Karnataka.  It was built in the 16th century by Kempe Gowda I, the founder of the city. The temple is famous for its mysterious stone discs in the forecourt and the exact planning allowing the sun to shine on shrine in certain time of the year. Lakhs of devotees come in mid January every year on Makar sankranti Day to this temple.  This is a special day when the sun's rays fall on the Shivalinga for one hour as it passes between the horns of the Nandi. Indian Army signs $20-million contract with ideaForge Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Defence and Security In news  The Indian Army has signed a $20-million contract with ideaForge to procure undisclosed quantities of a high-altitude variant of SWITCH UAV. ideaForge is a player in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology.  Important value additions  SWITCH UAV is an indigenous system built to cater to the most demanding surveillance operations of the Indian forces. This fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing UAV can be deployed at high altitudes and under harsh environments for day and night surveillance.  Section 230 Of The US’ Communications Decency Act Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations & GS-III – Sci & Tech In news  Soon after a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol last week, his social media accounts were suspended by Big Tech companies like Twitter and Facebook for his alleged role in inciting violence and spreading misinformation. Key takeaways  The incident spurred a renewed debate about Section 230 of the US’ Communications Decency Act.  The Act is a controversial piece of internet legislation.  It permits these tech companies to use their powers and ban the president in the first place. The Act was passed in 1996.  It provides legal immunity to internet companies for content that is shared on their websites.  The act was first introduced to regulate pornography online.  Section 230 is an amendment to the act, which holds users responsible for their comments and posts online. Also, according to the Act, online companies, including social media platforms, are not liable for the content shared on their website by its users.  So if a user posts something illegal on the website, the company is protected from lawsuits. Do you know?  Why Section 230 is widely criticised? It was passed before social media existed in its present form.  Political leaders and internet activists have long called for the law to be updated. Related articles: US Capitol Violence: Click here India home to both species of red panda: ZSI Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Ecology and Biodiversity In news Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have concluded that India is home to both the (sub) species — Himalayan red panda (Ailurus fulgens) and the Chinese red panda (Ailurus styani).  Key takeaways  The Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh splits the red panda into these two phylogenetic species. The red panda was considered a monotypic species till 2020 until the scientists studied its genetic make-up with respect to the geographical distribution and described the occurrence of the two species. The reason for the reduction in the population size of the Himalayan red panda is due to the geological and climatic oscillations as the landscape was exposed to heavier topographic and geological changes through repeated cycles of the wet and dry periods during the last glacial maxima and Pleistocene Era. It is considered an indicator species for ecological change, the red panda is shy, solitary and arboreal animal. It primarily feeds on bamboo and avoids human presence.  Director of the ZSI, said the overall conservation of this ecologically sensitive species required an effort from both the national and international stakeholders and adequate awareness among the local communities. Important value additions  The red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is a mammal species native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China.  It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List  Threats: Habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, and inbreeding depression. Despite its name, it is not closely related to the giant panda Related articles: Zoological Survey of India lists 62 species of Skinks: Click here Malayan Giant Squirrel could decline by 90% in India by 2050: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI): Click here Red Panda: Click here Saksham: a month long campaign for consumers of fossil fuels launched  Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Environment In news With a view to create awareness among the consumers of fossil fuels, ‘SAKSHAM’, a month long campaign, was recently launched.  Launched by: Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas  Key takeaways  The campaign shall highlight the adverse health and environmental impacts of increasing carbon footprints. ‘SAKSHAM’s idea is to convince consumers to switch to cleaner fuels and bring in behavioural change to use fossil fuel intelligently. The campaign will also spread awareness about 7 key drivers that Prime Minister recently mentioned, that would help India move towards cleaner energy. The key drivers include: (1) Moving towards a gas-based economy; (2) Cleaner use of fossil fuels; (3) Greater reliance on domestic sources to drive bio-fuels; (4) Achieving renewable targets with the set deadlines; (5) Increased use of electric vehicles to decarbonize mobility; (6) Increased use of cleaner fuels like Hydrogen; (7) Digital innovation across all energy systems. Model Tender for public procurement drafted by the Finance Ministry Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Economy In news The Finance Ministry (Expenditure Department) has drafted a model tender document for public procurement by all central government departments, in order to standardise the language and clauses included, and avoid contractual disputes. Key takeaways  Public procurement refers to the purchase of goods and services by the public sector or the government, accounting for an average 15% of GDP globally. In India, government procurement is estimated to constitute about 30% of GDP with the central government accounting for a major chunk. There is no standardised nomenclature in public procurement in India and a mix of American, European and Indian nomenclature has become common. E.g. participants in the Tender are called tenderers and bidders. The standard bidding document developed now, seeks to ease out this duality by mooting that the ‘Tender’ should refer to the tender document and process, while the term ‘Bid’ shall refer to the bidders’ pitches; ‘Bidder’ is to be used instead of ‘Tenderer’ to refer to potential suppliers and the usage ‘Bid document’ be done away with, as per the proposed model. Startup India Seed Fund announced Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Start-ups; innovation In news Indian Prime Minister announced launching of Startup India seed fund with 1,000 crore rupees so that there is no shortage of seed money for startups. This was announced during the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’. This will help in starting and growing new startups. Fund of funds scheme is already helping startups raising equity capital. The Government will also help the startups in raising capital through guarantees. Related articles: Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’: Click here Iron-Ore Policy 2021 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Infrastructure; Economy In news The Ministry of Railways has approved a new iron-ore policy governing the allocation of rakes and transportation of iron-ore. Key takeaways  This new policy has been named as Iron-ore Policy 2021 and shall come into effect from February 10, 2021. The provisions of the new policy will be updated in the rake allotment system module by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). Scrutiny of documentation by Railways has been removed. Executive Director Rake Movement of Railway Board (EDRM) office, Kolkata which has been sanctioning programmes for movement of iron-ore traffic will have no regulatory role in the new policy. Customers now desirous of moving their traffic under any priority will have to give (an) undertaking that they have procured, transported and utilized materials as per rules and regulations of Central and State Governments. Higher priority will be given to the movement of iron-ore traffic for domestic manufacturing activity.  Old and new plants will be treated similarly as far as allotment and loading of rakes is concerned. Do you know?  Iron ore is the second most important stream of traffic of Railways and along with steel accounts for nearly 17% of total 1210 million tonne freight loading of Indian Railways in 2019-2020. (Mains Focus) ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: GS-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.  GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Financial Stability Report: RBI’s Warning Context: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the 22nd issue of its biannual Financial Stability Report outlining the risks to financial stability as well as the resilience of the financial system in the contemporary context. Key takeaways from the latest GDP estimates released: Click Here Significance of Financial Stability report The FSR is a hugely useful publication as it receives contributions from all the financial sector regulators in the country.  As such, it provides a rather comprehensive picture of the so-called macro-financial risks facing the economy. The FSR released by the RBI is the biannual alert of such risks in the Indian economy. An Example of Macro-Economic Risk – High NPAs If lots of banks in an economy find that the loans they extended to different businesses are unlikely to be repaid, it is a macro-financial risk. Because if banks do not get their money back, they won’t be able to fund the next set of investments. Lack of access to credit thus impairs the economic growth as expansion of firms is curtailed. Even if the government decides to use the taxpayer’s money to bail banks out, it will have to curtail some other expenditure — perhaps on education or healthcare or infrastructure, thus impacting the welfare of citizens So, one thing can lead to another and the economic growth of a country can take a massive hit just because too many banks had too many non-performing assets (NPAs or bad loans) all at the same time. What are the major concerns highlighted by FSR Report of RBI? High Bank NPAs According to the RBI’s analysis, the level of Gross NPA ratio in India’s banking system could almost double between September 2020 (7.5% of all loans extended) and September 2021 (13.5% to 14.8% depending on economic deterioration) To see these percentages in perspective, one must note that when the economy was growing fast — before the 2008 financial crisis — NPAs hovered around the 2.5% level. The banking system is the financier of the whole economy. If its wheels get jammed or malfunction, it can derail the fledgling economic recovery.  Disconnect between certain segments of financial markets and the real economy  The RBI noted that measures taken to support the economy and safeguard the financial system during the COVID-19 pandemic “may have unintended consequences as reflected, for instance, in the soaring equity valuations disconnected from economic performance”. While the country’s experienced historic recession(economic output shrank by 7.5% in Q2 and 23.9% in Q1 of FY21) the stock markets have been seemingly disconnected and soaring to record highs.As of the close of trading on January 11 (the day the RBI released its report), the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex had appreciated almost 90% from its closing level on March 23, 2020. It is a fact that stock market indices, both in India and elsewhere, have surged even when the real economy — that is the number of cars/TVs/ACs/ phones/ houses/ travel trips etc. — has struggled in contrast. RBI warned, “Stretched valuations of financial assets pose risks to financial stability,” adding, “banks and financial intermediaries need to be cognisant of these risks and spillovers in an interconnected financial system.” How did the above situation arise (stock market rise while economy shrank)? Stimulus Packages across world: The onset of the pandemic saw monetary and fiscal authorities worldwide, including in India, introducing a slew of support measures to ensure that the restrictions imposed on economic activity did not completely devastate national economies and household incomes. Easy money in Financial System: The stimulus measures, which included interest rate cuts and infusion of liquidity, have driven a substantial surge in funds in the financial system, including in India’s case from overseas investors. Availability of lower-cost borrowings also spur people to borrow money to invest in stocks. Resurgence of Foreign Portfolio Investment(FPI) to India: Latest data from the NSDL. show that net FPI into equities in the current fiscal year had surged more than 38-fold to ₹2,36,781 crore (as on January 16), from the meagre ₹6,153-crore inflow in the preceding year.  Lack of alternatives for higher returns: Worldwide, easy money conditions have in the past invariably spurred stock market rallies as investors seek higher returns at a time when interest rates on fixed income assets such as deposits and bonds decline.  Why is the RBI worried? Creation of Asset bubble: Easy money often creates asset bubbles. An asset bubble is when assets such as housing, stocks, or ​gold dramatically rise in price over a short period that is not supported by the value of the product. The hallmark of a bubble is irrational exuberance—a phenomenon when everyone is buying up a particular asset. Possibility of Economic Crisis caused by bursting of such bubble: RBI is wary of the risk that a sudden sharp reversal in the trend (of easy money flowing into stock markets) could cause the asset bubble to pop, triggering wider contagion effects.  Example: Imagine a man investing his savings in a travel company because the stock is rising fast in the hope that with a vaccine being available, travel business will take off. But if there is a second, more infectious strain of the virus and the travel company goes bust, its share price will plummet and the pain will be shared with all the shareholders Spill over effect: What makes these asset bubble burst worse is the level of interconnectedness it has among financial institutions. A sell-offs can potentially transmit asset market shocks across the financial system (ex Mutual Funds, Asset Management Companies, Banks and NBFCs, HFCs, NABARD, EXIM, NHB, SIDBI etc) Worldwide Experience: The 2001 recession in the U.S., for instance, was sparked by the bursting of the dotcom bubble (overvaluation of Tech companies), which, coupled with the September 11 terrorist attacks and a series of accounting scandals at major companies. Conclusion Active intervention by central banks and fiscal authorities has to be taken to be able to ward off any risks to macro-financial stability of the system.  INTERNATIONAL/ SECURITY Topic: GS-2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries  Russia’s exit from the Open Skies Treaty Context: Russia has announced that it was leaving the Open Skies Treaty (OST). In November 2020, USA left the OST after accusing Russia of violating the pact– allegations that Russia denied. Moscow has now blamed Washington for its own decision of leaving the treaty. What is the Open Skies Treaty? It is an accord that allows participants to fly unarmed reconnaissance flights over any part of their fellow member states First proposed in 1955 by former US President Dwight Eisenhower as a means to deescalate tensions during the Cold War. Claiming the initiative would be used for extensive spying, Moscow rejected Eisenhower's proposal. However, the landmark treaty was eventually signed in 1992 between NATO members and former Warsaw Pact countries following the demise of USSR. It went into effect in 2002 and had 35 signatories, including key players US and Russia, along with one non-ratifying member (Kyrgyzstan). The OST aims at building confidence among members through mutual openness, thus reducing the chances of accidental war.  Under the treaty, a member state can “spy” on any part of the host nation, with the latter’s consent. A country can undertake aerial imaging over the host state after giving notice 72 hours before, and sharing its exact flight path 24 hours before. The information gathered, such as on troop movements, military exercises and missile deployments, has to be shared with all member states.  Only approved imaging equipment is permitted on the surveillance flights, and officials from the host state can also stay on board throughout the planned journey. Signatories 35 states - Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Significance of the Open Skies Treaty Importance for Intelligence Gathering: The OST was signed in 1992, much before the advent of advanced satellite imaging technology which is currently the preferred mode for intelligence gathering. Yet, surveillance aircraft provide key information that still cannot be gathered by satellite sensors, such as thermal imaging data. Helps Smaller Countries party to Treaty: Though satellites can provide the same, and even more detailed, information, not all of the treaty states-parties have such capabilities.   Confidence Building Tool: The treaty is also aimed at building confidence and familiarity among states-parties through their participation in the overflights. USA has utilized the treaty more than Russia: Between 2002 and 2016, the U.S. flew 196 flights over Russia compared to the 71 flights flown by Russia. A former Trump official had also hailed OST data gathered during the 2014 Russia-Ukraine conflict.  So, why did the US leave the Open Skies Treaty? While it was envisaged as a key arms control agreement, many in US had for over a decade accused Russia of non-compliance with OST protocols, blaming Moscow of obstructing surveillance flights on its territory, while misusing its own missions for gathering key tactical data. US President Donald Trump was also unhappy that a Russian reconnaissance flew over his golf course in New Jersey state in 2017. In May 2020, the Trump administration announced its intention of withdrawing from the OST, accusing Russia of “flagrantly and continuously violating the Treaty in various ways for years”, and left it in November 2020. Why did Russia leave after the US? A contentious issue regarding Russia’s compliance with the OST was its alleged reluctance to allow flights over Kaliningrad, its exclave in Eastern Europe that sits between NATO allies Lithuania and Poland.  Russia defended its position by saying that the restrictions were permissible under treaty rules, and gave the example of the US imposing similar limits on flights over Alaska. After the US left the OST, Russia sought assurances from NATO allies who continued to remain on the treaty that they would not transfer data collected by their flights over Russia to Washington. In its statement, Russia said that these requests were not backed by the NATO members, prompting it to leave the treaty. Critical Analysis of the recent development (Russia’s withdrawal from OST) Growing mistrust between global powers: The failure of the Open Skies Treaty follows the demise of another significant arms control accord, the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, after both the US and Russia left it in 2019. Weakens EU’ capabilities to track Russia: Russia’s departure could adversely impact Washington’s European allies, which rely on OST data to track Russian troop movements in the Baltic region Larger Nuclear Arms Control Treaty in Jeopardy: Experts are now contemplating the fate of the much larger US-Russia ‘New START’ nuclear arms control agreement, which is slated to expire in February 2021. Trump has already said that his administration would not renew the treaty unless China joins. Despite new President Elect Joe Biden’s willingness to renegotiate, there are apprehensions that it would not be completed before Feb deadline. (TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE) Model questions: (You can now post your answers in comment section) Note:  Correct answers of today’s questions will be provided in next day’s DNA section. Kindly refer to it and update your answers.  Comments Up-voted by IASbaba are also the “correct answers”. Q.1 Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple is located in: Andhra Pradesh Telangana Tamil Nadu Karnataka Q.2 Which of the following is IUCN’s Satus for Red Panda is: Endangered Critically endangered Vulnerable Least concern ANSWERS FOR 16th January 2021 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 A 2 C 3 D 4 A Must Read On Whatsapp and Privacy: The Hindu On rise of shadow entrepreneurship:  The Hindu On US Capitol Violence: The Indian Express

IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1 – ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – General Studies Paper 1 Questions [18th JANUARY,2021] – Day 7

For Previous TLP (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE Hello Friends, Welcome to IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1- ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – General Studies 1 Questions [18th January 2020] – Day 7 We will make sure, in the next 100 days not a single day is wasted and your mains preparation is solidified. All your energies are channelized in the right direction. Trust us! This will make a huge difference in your results this time, provided that you follow this plan sincerely every day without fail. Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative. We are giving 5 Mains Questions on a daily basis so that every student can actively participate and keep your preparation focused. Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!” To Know More about the Initiative -> CLICK HERE SCHEDULE/DETAILED PLAN – > CLICK HERE Note: Click on Each Question (Link), it will open in a new tab and then Answer respective questions! 1. With the help of suitable examples, comment upon the characteristics of tribal movements during British rule in India. उपयुक्त उदाहरणों की सहायता से, भारत में ब्रिटिश शासन के दौरान जनजातीय आंदोलनों की विशेषताओं पर टिप्पणी करें। 2. Examine the contribution of Bengal in India’s freedom struggle. भारत के स्वतंत्रता संग्राम में बंगाल के योगदान की जाँच करें। 3. How did Jalian Wala Bhag massacre change the perception towards British rule in India? Discuss.   जालियन वाला बाग हत्याकांड ने भारत में अंग्रेजों के शासन के प्रति धारणा कैसे बदल दी? चर्चा करें। 4. What was the source of philosophical guidance for India’s freedom fighters against the British rule? Explain. ब्रिटिश शासन के खिलाफ भारत के स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों के लिए दार्शनिक मार्गदर्शन का स्रोत क्या था? स्पष्ट कीजिए। 5. How did Gandhi’s arrival change the discourse of nationalist movement? Examine.  गांधी के आगमन ने राष्ट्रवादी आंदोलन के प्रवचन को कैसे बदल दिया? जांच करें। P.S: The review from IASbaba will happen from the time the question is posted till 10 pm everyday. We would also encourage peer reviews. So friends get actively involved and start reviewing each others answers. This will keep the entire community motivated. All the Best :)

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Ace The Prelims (ATP) – 2021– PRELIMS – [18th Jan, 2021] – Day 13

ARCHIVES Hello Friends, Welcome to IASbaba’s Ace The Prelims (ATP) – 2021 – PRELIMS & MAINS – [18th Jan, 2021] – Day 13   UPSC Quiz - 2021 : IASbaba's Daily Current Affairs Quiz 18th January 2021 UPSC CSAT Quiz – 2021: IASbaba’s Daily CSAT Practice Test – 18th January 2021 UPSC Static Quiz – 2021: IASbaba’s Daily Static Quiz (PYQs) – HISTORY [Day 18]   The way ATP molecules provide energy to every single cell of our body and help us in achieving our day to day tasks, similarly, the ‘Ace the Prelims (ATP) 2021’ Programme will help in providing energy and direction to your prelims preparation and push you beyond the cutoff of Prelims 2021. Ace the Prelims (ATP) – 2021 will include Daily Static Quiz (PYQs) Daily CSAT Practice Test Daily Current Affair Quiz 60 Days Plan (starts from 2nd week of March) To Know More about Ace the Prelims (ATP) 2021 - CLICK HERE   Thank You IASbaba

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ARCHIVES DAILY STATIC QUIZ (PYQs) It will cover PYQs all the topics of static subjects – Polity, History, Geography, Economics, Environment and Science and technology. Daily 5 questions (Monday to Saturday) will be posted from static topics (PYQs) The questions will be in the quiz format so you will be able to answer them directly on the portal. Schedule Week 1 – Polity Week 2 – Economics Week 3 – History and Art & Culture Week 4 – Geography Week 5 – Environment and Science & Technology Same cycle will be repeated from Week 6. Make the best use of the initiative. All the best! To Know More about Ace the Prelims (ATP) 2021 - CLICK HERE Important Note: Don't forget to post your marks in the comment section. Also, let us know if you enjoyed today's test :) After completing the 5 questions, click on 'View Questions' to check your score, time taken and solutions. To take the Test - Click Here