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TOPPER’S STRATEGY: Rohan Botre, Rank – 187, UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015

Rohan Botre Rank – 187, CSE – 2015   Educational qualifications Masters of sciences (MS) Civil engineering—Purdue University, USA Bachelors of Engineering— Pune university, India When I was in 10th standard I came across a documentary related to the IAS training academy at Mussoorie. I was inspired by that documentary and later tried to explore more …

Insights Daily Current Events, 21 May 2016

Insights Daily Current Events, 21 May 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Centre sets up panel to relook defence spend The government has appointed a committee of experts to recommend measures to enhance …

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 21 May 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 21 May  2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes 1) The UN  ‘Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-6): …

8) “The creation of the National Agricultural Market in India is a welcome move against the backdrop of the agricultural produce marketing committee reforms, 2013 and APMC Model Act 2003.” Discuss.

Topic: Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints 8) “The creation of the National Agricultural Market in India is a welcome move against the backdrop of the agricultural produce marketing committee reforms, 2013 and APMC Model Act 2003.” Discuss. (200 Words) EPW

7) The automobile industry is one of the few success stories that India has and perhaps the only one in manufacturing. But in recent years it’s argued that the sector needs proper regulation. Examine why.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth 7) The automobile industry is one of the few success stories that India has and perhaps the only one in manufacturing. But in recent years it’s argued that the sector needs proper regulation. Examine why. (200 Words) Livemint

5) It is said that the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 has been opaque and there is serious lack of awareness about its provisions not only among the beneficiaries but also among the officials in charge of implementing it. Discuss the causes and the way forward.

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 5) It is said that the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 has been opaque and there is serious lack of awareness about its provisions not only among the beneficiaries but also among the officials in charge of …

4) Undoubtedly, India is the only country in the world with a written constitution that has been amended so many times in the six and a half decades since its inception in 1950. Do you support such frequent amendments? Discuss the judicial pronouncements that have restricted the power of Parliament for making constitutional amendments.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary 4) Undoubtedly, India is the only country in the world with a written constitution that has been amended so many times in the six and a half decades since its inception in 1950. Do you support such frequent amendments? Discuss the judicial pronouncements that have …

1) The UN ‘Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-6): Regional Assessments’ report says that the worst impacts of climate change are projected to occur in the Pacific and South and South-East Asia. Examine how will India be impacted.

Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes 1) The UN  ‘Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-6): Regional Assessments’ report says that the worst impacts of climate change are projected to occur in the Pacific and South and South-East Asia. Examine how will India be …