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Test your UPSC CSE 2026-27 preparation with today’s GS 3 Daily Mains Question — covering RBI’s proposed Kill Switch mechanism, digital payment security, cyber fraud prevention, digital arrest scams, UPI safety and consumer protection in India’s digital economy. Q. What is the proposed ‘Kill Switch’ mechanism by the Reserve Bank of India? Discuss its significance in enhancing the security of digital payments in India. (15 Marks, 250 Words) Answer. India has emerged as a global

Test your UPSC CSE 2026-27 preparation with today’s GS 3 Daily Mains Question — covering India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem, domestic solar cell mandate, renewable energy expansion, import dependence, energy security and Atmanirbhar Bharat. Q. Discuss the challenges faced by India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem despite rapid growth in renewable energy capacity. (15 Marks, 250 Words) Answer. India has emerged as the world's third-largest renewable energy producer, with ove

If you missed Monthly Current Affairs Pointers (CAP) | Sept - Oct 2025, read it here. QUESTION Discuss the meteorological conditions that lead to the formation of tropical cyclones. Why does the Bay of Bengal often witness cyclones? Answer : A cyclone is a large-scale atmospheric system that rotates around a low-pressure centre , characterized by strong spiralling winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges . According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) , cycl

If you missed Monthly Current Affairs Pointers (CAP) | Sept - Oct 2025, read it here. QUESTION Evaluate the environmental consequences and scientific feasibility of chemical cloud seeding in urban regions like Delhi. Also discuss the potential applications and limitations of such weather-modification techniques in India. Answer: Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique that aims to enhance precipitation by dispersing chemical agents such as silver iodide, potassium

The UNFCCC, once the cornerstone of global climate cooperation, is facing a credibility crisis due to weak enforcement, inequitable participation, and unmet finance commitments. This GS Paper 3 model answer analyses the root causes of the crisis and proposes structural reforms to restore transparency, inclusivity, and trust in global climate negotiations.

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