Day: December 29, 2018

Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance, applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens’ charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.   Capacity Building Programme for Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) of Panchayati …

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Topics covered: Disaster and disaster management.   Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskaar:   What is it? These are annual awards instituted recently by the Centre to recognise the excellent work done by individuals and institutions in the country in the field of disaster management.   Key facts: Three eligible institutions and individuals will be …

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Topics covered: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.   BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS)   What to study? For Prelims: About various Navigation satellite systems. For Mains: Significance of BDS and the need for regional …

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Topics covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)   What to study? For Prelims: Key features of CPEC. For Mains: India’s concerns, ways …

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Topics covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   India’s second Biennial Update Report (BUR) to UNFCCC   What to study? For Prelims: About UNFCCC, INDCs and Paris Agreement. For Mains: Significance of INDCs and efforts to contain climate change, need for collaborative efforts. …

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Topics covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Zika warning: India rebuts CDC Zika alert   What to study? For Prelims: Zika virus related key facts. For Mains: Global concerns …

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Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on …

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Topic– Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. 7) There is …

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Topic– Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non- partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. 6) In the present milieu aptitude for civil services has more to do with the person’s relationship with his seniors and political masters. Do you agree. Comment.(250 words) …

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Topic– Part of static series under the heading – “Disaster and disaster management” 5) In India, authorities are often tasked with the task of controlling large scale protests, social unrest etc. Explain the NDMA guidelines on Crowd disaster management and bring out the issues faced by state government in implementing them?(250 words)   Key demand …

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Topic – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. 4) Out of Pocket Expenditure is one of the major challenges in improving status of healthcare in the country. Now that Ayushman Bharat has tried to address this problem, examine the issues involved and highlight the lessons that can be learnt …

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Topic– Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) Critically analyze whether India’s laws on surveillance are a threat to privacy? (250 words) The hindu   Why this question The government has recently brought out a notification which authorizes several government agencies to intercept, …

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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. 2) Discuss how the recently released e-commerce rules will impact the marketplace and the consumers.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question Online shopping has witnessed a very high growth rate …

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Topic – Poverty and developmental issues. 1) If social inequality is the most acutely felt social problem in India, insecurity, more than poverty, is the most acutely felt economic problem. Do you agree. Comment.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question Economic insecurity is a serious problem which can lead to not only deprivation but also social unrest. …

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