Day: February 18, 2019

Topics Covered: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.   Policy bias against rainfed agriculture   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Various schemes for the …

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Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   International Court of Justice   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: All about ICJ and comparison with ICC, Jadhav’s case and what can India do now in this case?   Context: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will begin hearing the case …

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Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Azov sea   What to Study? For Prelims: Location of Azov Sea and Kerch strait. For Mains: Conflict on Azov sea between Russia and Ukraine, its political implications, impact on other countries, what needs to be done? …

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Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.   Finance Commission of India   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: About FC- roles, objectives, functions, criteria used and need for reforms.   Context: People representatives of Panchayat Raj institutions and urban local bodies in Hyderabad are planning …

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Topics Covered: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.   Scientists discover massive mountains under Earth’s crust   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Latest …

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Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Employment related issues.   Kannadigas to get priority in private sector jobs   What to study? For Prelims: About the new policy of Karnataka. For Mains: Significance, challenges and concerns associated, what is the need …

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Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Infrastructure- roadways and energy.   Guidelines on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure   What to study? For Prelims: Key Guidelines on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. For Mains: Policy and schemes related to e- vehicles and their …

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Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.   Eco Circuit   What to study? For Prelims: Key features of the scheme, …

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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.   Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme   What to study? For Prelims: Key features and significance of the scheme.   Context: For the overall empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangajan), a “Regional Conference on Deendayal …

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Topic covered: Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.   National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)   What to study? For Prelims: About NCST, objectives, roles, functions and schemes.   Context: Foundation Day of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is being observed on 19th February, 2019. …

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Topic-  work culture 7) What do you understand by the bureaucratic work culture and how can we deal with it. Discuss. (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 …

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