Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – Mains Questions GS-1 (UNIT-I)
Q. 1 . How do nationalism and socialism differ from each other? Ans.Nationalism and socialism are both ideologies that have influenced political movements and governance across the world, but they differ significantly in their core principles and focus. The differences between Nationalism and Socialism are: AspectNationalismSocialismOriginThough an ancient phenomenon, but took its modern form under colonisation & imperialism.Primarily originates with the Age of Enlightenment and the accompanying rise of liberalism and the Industrial Revolution.Core FocusEmphasizes national identity, culture,
Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – Mains Questions GS-1 (UNIT-II)
Q.1 How does urbanisation influence the quality of life and social dynamics in cities? Ans.Urbanisation refers to the population shift from rural to urban areas, the corresponding decrease in the proportion of people living in rural areas, and how societies adapt to this change. In 2023, approximately a third of the total population in India lived in cities. The trend shows an increase in urbanization by more than 4 per cent in the last decade. The Various Significance
Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – Polity Questions GS-2 (UNIT-1)
Q.1 “The Doctrine of Basic Structure is the prerequisite of democracy in India”. Comment. Ans.The “Doctrine of Basic Structure” is a fundamental concept in Indian constitutional law, established by the Supreme Court of India in the landmark case of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973). This doctrine asserts that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be altered or destroyed, even through amendments by the Parliament. The Doctrine of Basic Structure of the Constitution is not expressly
Reviving Indigenous Traditions: Polyandry Marriage in the Hatti Tribe of Himachal Pradesh
What’s in the News In a remarkable event that has sparked curiosity and conversation across Himachal Pradesh and beyond, two brothers from the Hatti tribe tied the knot with a single woman in Shillai village of Sirmaur district. The three-day-long ceremony, which began on July 12, was steeped in tribal customs, vibrant folk songs, and dances. Hundreds gathered to witness this rare traditional practice — a polyandrous marriage — solemnised under the age-old custom of “Jodidara”,
Himachal Pradesh Embarks on Digital Land Reform with ‘My Deed’ NGDRS Pilot Project
In a major stride towards digital governance, the Himachal Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, launched the pilot phase of the ‘My Deed’ – National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) on July 11, 2025. This landmark initiative is part of a broader push to digitize the revenue sector and aims to simplify land registration, reduce manual paperwork, and enhance service delivery efficiency. A Digital Leap: 'My Deed' NGDRS The NGDRS pilot allows residents
Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – Geography Questions GS-1 (UNIT-2)
Q.1 What are the primary reasons behind the heightened frequency of Tropical Cyclones in the Arabian Sea compared to earlier periods? Ans. Tropical cyclones are violent storms that originate over oceans in tropical areas and move over to the coastal areas bringing about large-scale destruction caused by violent winds, very heavy rainfall and storm surges. They are known as Cyclones in the Indian Ocean, Hurricanes in the Atlantic, Typhoons in the Western Pacific and South China Sea,