Month: August 2018

Countdown – Next STEP-UP All India Free Mock (Click HERE) Topic – Part of static series under the heading “Fronts” 6) Explain the role of the polar front and the air masses that come in conflict in the polar front zone in the temperature and precipitation cycles of the mid latitude and high latitude climates?(250 …

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Countdown – Next STEP-UP All India Free Mock (Click HERE) Topic – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices. 5) Critically analyze the  options available for price stabilisation of agriculture commodities in the face of  increased output.(250 words) indianexpress Why this question India has been witnessing farming distress which is …

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Countdown – Next STEP-UP All India Free Mock (Click HERE) Topic– Disaster and disaster management. 4) It is time to formulate water management policies for reservoirs in such a manner that dams are used to control floods, not cause them. Critically Comment.(250 words) The hindu indianexpress   Why this question Kerala recently witnessed devastating floods …

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Countdown – Next STEP-UP All India Free Mock (Click HERE) Topic– India and its neighbourhood relations 3) When it comes to regional cooperation, India’s focus has shifted from SAARC to BIMSTEC. Discuss.(250 words) Livemint Why this question In light of the recent summit of BIMSTEC to be conducted in Kathmandu, the grouping has gained significance …

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Countdown – Next STEP-UP All India Free Mock (Click HERE) Topic– Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 2) Examine whether Right to privacy and right to information are inherently at conflict with each other. Discuss the regulatory architecture through which the two objectives can be reconciled?(250 words) Livemint Why this question The article discusses …

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Countdown – Next STEP-UP All India Free Mock (Click HERE) Topic–  Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 1) Sabarimala temple entry case is a test case not only for freedom of religion and women’s rights but also for constitutional interpretation. Comment.(250 words) The hindu timesofindia Why this question The …

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Countdown – Next STEP-UP All India Free Mock (Click HERE) Topic-Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 7) What are human values. Discuss. Also discuss some the human values having a universal relevance.(250 words) Lexicon Ethics Book; …

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Countdown – Next STEP-UP All India Free Mock (Click HERE) Topic – Part of static series under the heading – “air masses” 6) Discuss the concept of air mass and explain its role in macro-climatic changes?(250 words) Key demand of the question The question expects us to answer by explaining what air masses are, essential …

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Countdown – Next STEP-UP All India Free Mock (Click HERE) Topic– Environmental Impact Assessment 5) There is a need to strengthen the EIA procedures and norms to make ourselves less vulnerable to the vagaries of nature. Analyze. (250 words) Hindustantimes Why this question The frequency of natural disasters is on the rise not only in …

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Countdown – Next STEP-UP All India Free Mock (Click HERE) Topic– Issues related to health 4) Insurance based health schemes are unlikely to succeed unless supplemented with improvements in primary healthcare. Discuss.(250 words) Livemint Why this question PM has announced the intention of the government to come out with a health insurance scheme that deals …

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Countdown – Next STEP-UP All India Free Mock (Click HERE) Topic– Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges 3) If there was any real benefit in having a Legislative Council, all States in the country should, and arguably would, have a second chamber. Evaluate.(250 words) The hindu Why this …

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