Month: December 2018

Topics covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)   What to study? For Prelims: CDSCO- key facts and about Isotretinoin. For Mains: Misuse of various drugs and the need for stringent provisions to …

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Topics covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.   Paika Rebellion   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Paika Rebellion- what when and why?   Context: The government is planning to release the commemorative coin and postage stamp in memory of Paika …

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Topic– conscience as sources of ethical guidance 8) Discuss Butler’s view of “nature” and the “principle of conscience.” (250 words) Reference Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to write in detail about the key demand of the question. we also have to discuss about the related and important aspects of …

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Topic -Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Disaster and disaster management. 7) People’s Ganga Bill (PGB) gives an alternate but same solutions for Ganga rejuvenation as the draft National River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Bill. Analyze.(250 words) Reference Why this question The article discusses and contrasts the PGB, a set of principles and …

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Topic-Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Disaster and disaster management. 6)  Discuss the problems faced in wildlife conservation in the eastern India.(250 words) Reference Why this question Wildlife conservation efforts in across the world including India are inadequate as can be inferred from the recent WWF report as well as news events from various …

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Topic: conservation, environmental pollution and degradation 5) The recent guidelines with respect to charging stations for electric vehicles will finally boost electric vehicles in the country. Critically examine. (250 words) Livemint Why this question The article talks about the recent guidelines of power ministry for setting up charging infrastructure and the impact it is likely …

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Topic – Indian agriculture – issues 4) Discuss the reforms carried out in recent years to benefit the farming sector? Evaluate how successful DBT has been for farmers?(250 words) Financial express Why this question The article discusses the reforms carried out for the farming sector and the impact of direct benefit transfer versus the impact …

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Topic– Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) Discuss how the Consumer Protection bill, 2018 aims to enforce consumer rights and  provide a mechanism for complaint redressal.(250 words) Reference The hindu Why this question The Parliament has recently passed the Consumer Protection bill …

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Topic-India and its bilateral relations 2) India should not be deterred by temporary setbacks in its relationship with Maldives and continue to pursue close relationship with its island neighbour. Analyze. (250 words) Reference Why this question Relationship between India and Maldives has taken a positive turn in recent days after a phase where the relationship …

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Topics covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.   Ministry of Rural Development Signs MoU with Maruti Suzuki India Ltd for Training Rural Youth for Skill Development …

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Topics covered: Awareness in space.   NASA’s 1st flight to moon, Apollo 8, marks 50th anniversary   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Apollo 8 Mission and its significance.   Context: NASA’s Apollo 8 mission completes its 50th anniversary this year.   About the Apollo 8 Mission: Apollo 8, the second manned spaceflight mission …

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