Day: February 27, 2019

Topics Covered: Govt Policies and their performances. Indian economy and issues related to planning.   PCA framework   What to study? For Prelims: About PCA- meaning, exemptions and norms. For Mains: Recapitalisation- concerns associated, need and the need for comprehensive solution.   Context: Three more banks — Allahabad Bank and Corporation Bank, from the public …

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Topics covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016   What to study? For Prelims: Key features of the Bill, Citizenship Act 1955, Citizenship- acquisition and types …

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Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Banks may set repo rate as benchmark for lending   What to study? For Prelims: What is repo rate? For Mains: Why set repo rate as benchmark for lending? Challenges associated, significance and implications.   Context: Most commercial …

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Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   UN Women   What to study? For Prelims: About UN Women- composition, objectives, programmes and significance. For Mains: 33% reservation for women- need, significance, challenges in implementation and role in overall women empowerment.   Context: The government of Odisha has been applauded by …

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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. Disaster and disaster management. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Warming imperils clouds that …

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Topics Covered: Indigenization of technology.   Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air missiles (QRSAM)   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: QRSAM- key features, significance and potential.   Context: India has successfully test-fired two indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air missiles (QRSAM) from a test range off the Odisha coast.   About QRSAM: It has been developed to …

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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. Disaster and disaster management.   Heat Wave   What to study? For Prelims: What are heat waves and how are they classified? For Mains: Why is India vulnerable, effects of heatwaves on …

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Topic – Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7) Discuss about the Schweitzer’s ethical concept of reverence for life. (250 words) Reference Directive word Key demand of the question. The question wants us to write in detail about the Schweitzer’s ethical concept of reverence for life. We have to explain the …

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Topic– Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, 6) The air pollution problem is not merely a technological issue, but also a social concern. Discuss.(250 words) Indianexpress   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 …

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Topic– Important aspects of governance, 5) India is a paradox in itself as being the world’s largest electoral wonder, but a flawed democracy. Comment in the light of the “State of Democracy in the World in 2018- report”(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question The article provides insights into the Indian socio-political landscape and analyzes India’s …

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Topic– 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. 4) Claims for tenure under the Forest Rights Act must satisfy the needs of the forest dwellers as well as …

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  Topic-Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 3) The formation of the government under the Congress was a unique experiment in India’s freedom struggle. Discuss.(250 words) India’s Struggle for independence by Bipin Chandra Pal (TWENTY-EIGHT MONTHS OF CONGRESS RULE) Directive word Discuss- this …

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Topic– Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 2)The Legislative Councils Act of 1861 although a landmark act, brought no real reforms and only disappointed the Indians. Examine. (250 words) Reference Directive word Examine- here we have to probe deeper into the topic,  get …

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Topic– Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Bal Gangadhar Tilak played a vital and major role in India’s freedom struggle. Discuss.(250 words) Reference Directive word Discuss- this is an all-encompassing directive which mandates us to write in detail about the key demand …

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