CGPSC MAINS 2023 Paper-7

Points to Remember: Establishment and Mandate Selection Process and Eligibility Curriculum and Infrastructure Achievements and Challenges Impact and Future Prospects Introduction: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) are a system of residential schools for talented rural children in India. Established in 1986 under the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, their … Read more

Points to Remember: UGC’s role in regulating higher education in India. Its functions regarding affiliation, accreditation, and funding. The impact of UGC regulations on universities and colleges. Challenges faced by the UGC and potential reforms. Introduction: The University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory body established by the Indian government in 1956 under the UGC … Read more

Points to Remember: IDA’s role as a concessional lending arm of the World Bank. Focus on the poorest countries. Objectives related to poverty reduction, economic growth, and sustainable development. IDA’s financing mechanisms and replenishment cycles. Criticisms and challenges faced by IDA. Introduction: The International Development Association (IDA) is an international financial institution and a member … Read more

Points to Remember: The main elements of the Olympics include the Games themselves (Summer and Winter), the participating nations, the athletes, the sporting events, the Olympic spirit, the organizing committee, and the lasting impact on host cities. Introduction: The Olympic Games, a global sporting event held every four years, are more than just athletic competitions. … Read more

Points to Remember: ILO’s role in setting international labor standards. ILO’s contribution to social justice and decent work. ILO’s technical assistance and capacity building programs. ILO’s tripartite structure and its significance. Challenges faced by the ILO in the 21st century. Introduction: The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that … Read more

Points to Remember: UNEP’s role in environmental governance. UNEP’s contribution to international environmental agreements. UNEP’s capacity building and technical assistance programs. Challenges faced by UNEP. Future directions for UNEP. Introduction: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is a leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition of Asymmetric Cryptography Key features of Asymmetric Crypto Systems Relevance to Information Technology Act, 2000 (indirectly) Use cases and applications Limitations and vulnerabilities Introduction: Asymmetric cryptography, also known as public-key cryptography, is a cryptographic system that uses pairs of keys: a public key and a private key. Unlike symmetric cryptography which … Read more

Points to Remember: The Chhattisgarh Tonahi Pratadana Nivaran Act, 2005, aims to prevent and punish the practice of “Tonahi” (witchcraft). The Act defines specific offenses related to accusations and violence against individuals labeled as witches. Punishments vary depending on the severity of the offense. Introduction: The Chhattisgarh Tonahi Pratadana Nivaran Act, 2005, is a landmark … Read more

Points to Remember: Key features of KIYG 2024 (Sixth Edition) Participation and scale of the games Impact on Indian sports development Successes and challenges faced Future prospects and recommendations Introduction: The Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) is a national-level multi-disciplinary sports competition for school children in India. Launched in 2018, it aims to identify and … Read more

Points to Remember: Basic chess pieces and their movement. Special moves (castling, en passant). Check, checkmate, stalemate. Key terms related to game phases (opening, middlegame, endgame). Other important terms (forfeit, draw). Introduction: Chess, a game of strategy and intellect played on an 8×8 board, boasts a rich vocabulary reflecting its complex gameplay. Understanding its key … Read more