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Day 5

When you are advocating for "Idealism in IR", you must make a strong case for Diplomacy & Dialogue to resolve conflicts. You can cite recent examples such as Russia - Ukraine War and Israel - Palestine War to make your case.

In addition to this, you can also make a case against "Arms Race" and "Nuclear Deterrence". While advocating for Idealism, you should keep in mind the ground realities and realpolitik.

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This is the sixth video of our New Series Current Affairs Explained. Kindly watch to learn how to read editorials and extract facts for Prelims and Mains. It will be premiered at 7:30 PM.
Today's topic are:

1️⃣ Climate Action Finance & COP29 (GS Paper III): Dive into the financial backbone of climate action and its significance for global resilience at COP29!

2️⃣ Archaeological Survey of India's Monument Delisting (GS Paper I & III): Understand the recent decision by ASI to delist 18 "centrally protected monuments" and its implications on conservation efforts and urban development.

3️⃣ Homo Sapiens Migration Study (GS Paper I): Discover the findings of a new study on the migration patterns of Homo sapiens after leaving Africa and unravel the mysteries of human evolution!

4️⃣ Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) (GS Paper III): Explore how advanced technologies like AI are transforming agricultural landscapes at the Krishi ICCC inauguration!

5️⃣ Current Account Deficit (CAD) & India's CAD (GS Paper III)

6️⃣ GST evasion: Fake credit claims worth Rs 19,690 crore in FY24 till January; Haryana, Delhi lead (GS Paper III)

7️⃣ World Inequality Lab report on India fails to capture the country’s economic reality (GS Paper II): Evaluating the findings of the World Inequality Lab report on India's economic situation and assess its accuracy in portraying the country's economic reality.

8️⃣ Express View on US, Israel and UN: A Defining Moment in Diplomacy (GS Paper II): Unravel the reverberations of the recent US abstention on the UN Security Council Resolution, igniting debates on loyalty, morality, and the enduring quest for peace in the tumultuous Middle East.

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You can bring this perspective while concluding your essay on IR Topics. The amalgamation of Kant's cosmopolitanism, Tagore's universal humanism, and Deen Dayal Upadhyay's Integral humanism offers a potent framework for envisioning a peaceful & prosperous world. Kant's emphasis on democratic governance and international cooperation, Tagore's celebration of human interconnectedness and empathy, and Upadhyay's promotion of holistic human development rooted in cultural and spiritual values collectively pave the path towards a harmonious global community.

This is the seventh video https://youtu.be/_Teeu26KPUs of our New Series Current Affairs Explained. Kindly watch to learn how to read editorials and extract facts for Prelims and Mains. It will be premiered at 7:30 PM.
Today's topic are:

1. Express View on employment data: Jobs, still (GS Paper III): Evaluating India's Labour Market Dynamics

2. Express View: Not even over a beer (GS Paper III): Reflect on the implications of using machine learning to predict and improve beer flavors.

3. Welfare: Adequate or Insufficient? (GS Paper II): Evaluate the adequacy of welfare measures in India against international standards and domestic needs, analyzing the evolution of social protection programs and the impact of political considerations on their expansion.

4. T+0 Settlement Cycle: Revolutionizing Investor Experience (GS Paper III): Explore the implications of the T+0 trading settlement cycle introduced by the BSE and NSE, analyzing its benefits for investors and eligible securities.

5. RFK Jr's Candidacy: Disrupting the Two-Party System (GS Paper II): Explore the implications of Robert F Kennedy Jr's independent candidacy in the upcoming US presidential elections.

6. Resuming India-Pakistan Trade: An Expert's Analysis (GS Paper II): Gain insights into the complexities and challenges surrounding the potential resumption of trade between India and Pakistan.

7. State of Employment in India: Insights from the India Employment Report 2024 (GS Paper III): Explore the findings of the India Employment Report 2024, shedding light on the paradoxical improvements and persistent concerns in India's labour market.

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This is the next video of our New Series Current Affairs Explained. Kindly watch to learn how to read editorials and extract facts for Prelims and Mains. It will be premiered at 7:30 PM.

Today's topics are:

1️⃣ China, Pakistan and a fragile Corridor (GS Paper II): Recent attacks on CPEC sites prompt Pakistan to reassess its security and economic strategies, emphasizing innovative collaborations with neighboring nations like India for regional stability.

2️⃣ Young and Old: India’s falling fertility rate - A wake-up call (GS Paper I): India faces a demographic shift with declining fertility rates, urging policymakers to leverage the demographic dividend for economic growth and address emerging challenges in job creation.

3️⃣ Taking on Big Tech: US has gone after Big Tech (GS Paper II): India scrutinizes Big Tech's dominance, reflecting global concerns about monopolistic practices, signaling readiness to intervene and uphold competition norms in the digital marketplace.

4️⃣ Carrying cash during election season: The Election Commission rules to keep in mind (GS Paper II): Stringent rules monitor cash movement during elections to ensure transparency and fairness, with citizens subject to scrutiny to prevent misuse for election-related activities.

5️⃣ Kerala govt's SC challenge over withheld Bills: The constitutional tussle (GS Paper II): Kerala's SC move highlights conflicts between state governments and Governors on Bill assent, underscoring the need for clarity on legislative procedures.

6️⃣ H5N1 Spread: Impact and Drivers (GS Paper III): Highly pathogenic bird flu H5N1 devastates bird populations globally and poses a growing threat to mammals, driven by factors like climate change and warmer sea temperatures.

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Do you know why UPSC asks Case Studies as part of UPSC Mains Exam ?

If you have never thought about this then you have got your priorities wrong.

Given the substantial weightage given to "Case Studies" in the Ethics Paper, you need to know the "Bureaucratic Approach" to solve this.

Many of you might have heard about it for the first time but this is the only approach that UPSC expects to follow while solving Case studies. Examiners don't expect you to be "Completely Logical" or "Fully Emotional" in your approach.

We will make you understand this approach but first you try to solve the Case Study Given below with the approach that you know or follow!!

Case Study!!

I hope most of you would have identified Ethical Issues in the Case. But Wait a Minute!!

Have you identified Just "Issues" or have you really identified "Ethical Issues" ?

To resolve your Dilemma, we are giving you insights into a "Bureaucratic Mind". As I told you, UPSC expects you to have a "Bureaucratic" bent of mind and this is least expected.

Just draw a comparison between Ethical Issues that you have identified with "How a Bureaucratic identifies Ethical Issues" to know how much you have evolved as an aspirant in your journey to become a "Civil Servant"

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Here is the detailed solution of the Case Study that we have posted on "Israel - Palestine War"..

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Culture is what we are, civilisation is what we have.

This was the essay topic of UPSC CSE MAINS in 2020. The students found it so difficult because the basic premises of this essay wasnt very clear with them. They werent able to clearly understand the difference between culture and civilization.

In this series of post we will try to explain you the important key points which are required for basic undertanding of this topic followed by the dedicated class which will encompass different arguments of scholars.

Culture encapsulates the ideas, customs, social behaviors, and artifacts of a particular community or society. It's the fabric of thoughts, practices, and material objects that define a group's way of life. Culture encompasses language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music, and arts, which are transmitted through learning from one generation to another.

Civilization, on the other hand, is a complex societal structure that emerges when several conditions are met, including urban development, social stratification, the emergence of state forms or governance, and the development of complex systems of communication, trade, and technology. Civilizations are marked by their advancements in various domains such as architecture, governance, and the sciences, reflecting a high degree of cultural, technological, and organizational complexity.

Key Similarities and Differences

Similarities:

■ Both culture and civilization are products of human creativity and social interaction.
■ They encompass the knowledge, beliefs, and practices that guide human behavior and interaction.
■ Culture and civilization both evolve over time, influenced by internal developments and external interactions.

Differences:

■ Culture refers to the way of life and its manifestations in a particular society, while civilization refers to a more advanced state of societal organization that includes multiple cultures.

■ Culture can exist without the framework of a civilization (e.g., nomadic tribes), but a civilization requires a complex culture to sustain its structure.

■ Civilizations bring together various cultures under a unifying system of governance and social organization, often leading to the development of cities, laws, and significant technological advancements.

And do you know, that civilisation and cultural aspects affects our international relations as well.

We will move to Samuel P Hutington's argument in next post where he says that future conflicts will not just be about economic and political goals but will be on civilisational lines too. If you liked this just give a ❤️

Civilisation and culture - 1/3