Month: March 2018

Topic:  Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.  3) What are the structural problems that the Indian federalism faces today? What are the consequences of these problems? Has time come to allow each state to …

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Topic:  Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) Examine the key objectives of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the challenges it faces today. (250 Words) IDSA   Why this question? ISA is in news. It’s India’s major leadership initiative in the international arena. Very important question for Mains …

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Topic: Role of women 1) How does trade impact women? Examine how international trade can be made gender-fair. (250 Words) Livemint   Why this question? This is an important dimension vis a vis gender equality. This topic integrates topics from GS-1, GS-2 and GS-3.   Key demand of the question: Explain the impact of trade on women …

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Topic: Human Values    6) Are moral values less important today compared to money? How does money affect morals? Comment. (150 Words) NYT Why this question? Importance of moral, ethics and values is decreasing (or perceived to be decreasing) due to more importance given to money and material prosperity. This question seeks to test your understanding …

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Topic: Conservation, Environmental pollution 5) India’s environment ministry has unveiled a draft of the new National Forest Policy. Discuss its features. (250 Words) Livemint ToI Why this question? Relate dto syllabus and has been in news since 2016. Important question for Mains- 2018.  Key demand of the question: Discuss (significance, consequences, shortcomings etc) features of …

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Topic:Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.  4) The momentous changes in Indian fiscal federalism have implications for the functioning of the Fifteenth Finance Commission. Analyse. (250 Words) EPW Why this question? It’s …

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Topic:  Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.  3) Examine the impact of the recommendations of the Fourteenth Finance Commission. (250 Words) EPW   Why this question? As 15th Finance Commission is given terms of …

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Topic:  Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) It is in India’s best interests to have a strong World Trade Organisation. Analyse. (250 Words) The Wire   Why this question? India is hosting mini ministerial  meeting of WTO and there is so much negativity around WTO. Important for Mains …

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Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) During 1930s and 1940s, the growth and development of the peasant movement was indissolubly linked with the national struggle for freedom. Examine. (250 Words) Bipan Chandra, India’s Struggle for Independence, Chapter 27   Why this question? …

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