Day: March 6, 2018

Topic:  Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration:  7) Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service: Spirit of enquiry Professional autonomy Objectivity Courage of integrity Political neutrality ETHICS Terms Why this question? Every year UPSC asks similar question in GS-4. Be thorough with similar key terms if Ethics.  Key demand of …

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Topic:  Disaster and disaster management.  6) The India Meteorological Department’s has forecast above-normal maximum and minimum temperatures across the country during the pre-monsoon March-May period. How does this affect public health? How should states prepare to deal with maximum heat and cold situations? (250 Words) The Hindu   Why this question? This issue is in news …

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Topic:  Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. 5) In the light of recent events, analyse how the relationship between Parliament and the Judiciary has evolved over the years. (250 Words) PRS Why this question? There will be a question on balance between organs of state.  Important question for Mains-2018.  Key demand of the …

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Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4) In the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index 2017-18 report, which measures the extent to which 113 countries have adhered to the rule of law in that period, the survey found that 71 out of the 113 countries have dropped in score. Does this …

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Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies; Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders  3) A well-informed public can serve as a watchdog more effectively than existing banking regulatory bodies. In the light of recent banking crisis and resultant issues, comment on the …

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Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.  2) In the light of inactive SAARC and strained relationship between India and Pakistan, can China become a part of the solution, rather than being perceived as a part of the India-Pakistan problem? Analyse. (250 Words) The Hindu   Why this question? Yesterday there was a question on SAARC and BIMSTEC. …

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Topic: Social empowerment; Role of women 1) According to a recent UN report, the average age of death for Dalit women in India is 39.5. Critically analyse the economic and social stresses experienced by Dalit women in India and solutions needed to empower them. (250 Words) Livemint Why this question? It’s an important issue and is directly related …

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