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Topic : Gandhi vs Savarkar

“Indians can learn the art of living from their lonely deaths.” Discuss this statement with reference to the lives of Mahatma Gandhi and VD Savarkar.

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Topic : Internationalisation of Rupee | GS 3 | Indian Economy

Q.) Internationalisation of Rupee can be a remedy for growth and stability. Discuss critically.

☑️Who are Primary Dealers (PDs) –

👉They are financial institutions authorized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to underwrite and participate in the primary auction of (G-Secs)

👉They also play a key role in developing an active secondary market for G-Secs.

☑️Types of Primary Dealers in India:
👉Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs)
– institutions only dealing in G-Secs
– Regulated by RBI under the RBI Act, 1934

👉Bank Primary Dealers
– Commercial banks with PD licenses
– Regulated by RBI and subject to Banking Regulation Act,1949


☑️Functions -
1. Underwriting: Mandatory participation in the primary auction of G-Secs
2. Market Making: Provide two-way quotes (buy/sell) in the secondary market
3. Liquidity Support: Help ensure easy buying/selling of G-Secs
4: Participation in RBI Open Market Operations(OMOs)

☑️Privileges of Primary Dealers:-
👉Access to call money market: Overnight funds to manage liquidity
👉Access to RBI Liquidity Support: Through repo/reverse repo operations
👉Membership in NDS-OM: Negotiated Dealing System – Order Matching platform for G-Secs trading


☑️Eligibility:
👉Minimum net owned funds: ₹150 crore (for Standalone Primary Dealers)
👉Expertise in debt markets & Strong risk management systems

☑️Examples:-
SBI DFHI Ltd
ICICI Securities Primary Dealership Ltd
PNB Gilts Ltd
Standard Chartered Bank
HDFC Bank (as a bank PD)

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☑️A potential question for Mains 2025

👉Topic: Gs1 | World History

Q) The Iranian Revolution of 1979 was not just a political upheaval but a radical redefinition of state-society relations in the Islamic world. Examine the causes, nature, and global implications of the revolution

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☑️The Great Charter: How Magna Carta came to be, and why its legacy endures

Source : IE

https://x.com/upscwithcsr/status/1936016235759591453?s=46 A thread on “Automatic Stabilizers” in Indian Economy.

👉Mains question :

Q) The role of automatic stabilizers like MGNREGA and the PDS system became crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic, as they provided instant fiscal relief without requiring new legislation. Discuss.

https://x.com/upscwithcsr/status/1936483789259018689?s=46 a thread on G-33 (Topic: WTO)

👉Mains Question :

Q) Discuss India’s role in G-33 and its efforts to reform WTO’s agriculture rules

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https://x.com/upscwithcsr/status/1936646941024346241?s=46

A thread on G-77

☑️ Mains (GS & Essay) question

👉GS 2 : (Global Governance) - IR
Q) Discuss India’s role in the Group of 77 (G-77) and how it aligns with its broader vision for the Global South

👉GS 3 : (Climate Justice and India) - Environment
Q) Discuss India’s leadership in advocating climate justice through coalitions like the G-77. How does this support the developmental needs of the Global South?

👉Essay :
India and the Global South: Leading from the front, speaking for the voiceless.

https://x.com/upscwithcsr/status/1936656306678694249?s=46

☑️A thread on Constitutional Morality 🧵

👉Meaning, origin, elements and judicial interpretations and Mcqs

👉 Mains GS 2
Q) Constitutional morality sometimes demands the suspension of popular morality.” Examine with reference to recent Supreme Court judgment

👉Essay(Philosophical themes)
“Democracy without constitutional morality is the road to chaos”

👉Essay(Political, Social, Legal Theme)
“Constitutional morality is the guiding light of judicial activism”

“From rule by law to rule of law: The journey through constitutional morality”

https://x.com/upscwithcsr/status/1937119183453532435?s=46 a thread 🧵 on International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

☑️Mains question on multilateralism | GS 2 | GS 3

Q) “True multilateralism must be inclusive, democratic, and equitable.” Examine the statement in light of the Global South’s representation in international institutions. (250 words)

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☑️Structure of the Answer :—

Introduction:

Write about Multilateralism and mention about the current global order which is often seen as skewed in favour of the Global North, marginalizing the interests of the Global South.

Body :
☑️Write about Global South’s Underrepresentation in various global institutions like
👉UNSC permanent members
👉Voting structures of IMF and WB
👉issues in WTO where developing countries issues are ignored
👉climate governance issues where vulnerabities of developing nations and small island developing states are inadequately addressed.

☑️India’s Role :—-
India, through G20 presidency, BRICS, and ISA, has advocated for reformed multilateralism by pushing for:
1.Voice of the Global South Summit (2023)
2.Expansion of BRICS and G20 membership
3.Debt relief and technology transfer for the Global South

Conclusion:
Always try to give a “perspective” in conclusion. And this should come from “within” which will reflect your thought process and rationality.

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👉Topic: Contributors of freedom struggle | Gs 1

Q) What are the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism ? (PYQ 2023)

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