Month: February 2019

Topic covered: Conservation related issues.   UN global assessment of environmental laws   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Findings of the assessment, need of the hour and way ahead for India.   Context: United Nations (UN) has released in its first ever global assessment of environmental laws.   Key findings: The world fares …

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Topics Covered: 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.   Nuclear Suppliers Group   What to study? For Prelims: NSG- key facts. For Mains: Why India should be given NSG membership, challenges involved and …

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Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Swadesh Darshan scheme   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Features and significance of the scheme, Important circuits and overview of their locations and geographical significance.   Context: First project in Sikkim under …

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Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.   The President’s address to both Houses of Parliament   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: President’s address- what, when and how? Significance and other key features.   Context: The President’s address to …

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Topics Covered: Important Geophysical phenomena. Disaster and disaster management.   Polar vortex   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: What is Polar Vortex and its effects on weather patterns.   Context: Meteorologists have blamed a phenomenon called the polar vortex for the bitter cold that has descended on much of the central and eastern …

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Topics Covered: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.   Salt Satyagraha Memorial   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Salt Satyagraha- key facts, significance and outcomes.   Context: National Salt Satyagraha Memorial has been opened at Dandi in Navsari district, Gujarat. It was …

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Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators. 7) Plato’s life and teachings provide us with many valuable lessons for life. 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 …

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Topic-   Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 6) Tax incentives are a significant of revenue foregone and the govt should prevent private companies from rent-seeking through tax incentives. Comment.(250 words) Reference Why this question The article discusses the issue of revenue foregone by the government …

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Topic-  Awareness in the field of space 5) Gaganyaan mission of ISRO is an indication that there is a marked strategic shift in India’s approach to space. Examine. (250 words) Reference Why this question ISRO has announced about its manned space mission which highlights the progress made by ISRO. The article delves into the strategic …

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Topic– Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 4) By recognising unpaid labour as genuine work, India will not only benefit in terms of its GDP figures but also empower its women. Analyze.(250 words) Reference Why this question The women constitute half of our population and play a huge yet unrecognised role in our economy. …

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Topic– Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. 3) There is a need to stifle investigative adventurism on part of investigation agencies and hold accountable for their judgements in order to promote businesses in India. Comment.(250 words)  Indianexpress Why this question The high rate of litigation is a serious problem in India and government is …

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Topic – Indian polity – Issues 2) What do you understand by online curated content providers? Do you think adoption of self regulation amounts to unnecessary censorship? (250 words) Livemint Why this question The article highlights the decision of OCCs to start self regulating themselves to curate their content instead of waiting for government to …

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Topic – changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1) What is a polar vortex? Examine whether the extreme chill seen in USA is related to climate change?(250 words) Reference Why this question The extreme chill seen in USA has been …

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