Day: May 10, 2019

Topic covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   What is the Collegium System and how it works?   What to study? For prelims and mains: Collegium system, evolution, How it works, issues associated and need for reforms.   Context: Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan …

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Topic covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   Commonwealth Tribunal   What to study? For prelims and mains: the tribunal, Composition and functions.   Context: Justice KS Radhakrishnan, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the Member of the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal of London. He will serve a …

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Topics covered: Issues related to health.   Monkeypox virus: Singapore reports first case of rare virus   What to study? For prelims and mains: Monkeypox Virus- causes, effects and treatment.   Context: Singapore recently reported the first ever case of the Monkeypox Virus, a rare virus similar to the human smallpox.   About Monkeypox Virus: …

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Topic covered: Conservation related issues.   UNEP report on Sand and Sustainability   What to study? For prelims and mains: Uncontrolled sand mining and it’s effects, what needs to be done?   Context: The UNEP has released a report, “Sand and Sustainability: Finding new solutions for environmental governance of global sand resources.”   Problem is …

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Topics covered: Awareness in space.   MODIS (or Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer)   What to study? For Prelims: MODIS- objectives and significance. For Mains: Greening efforts by China and India, significance.   Context: NASA’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data shows that China and India are leading the increase in “greening efforts” across the world. …

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Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   World Customs Organization   What to study? For prelims: Key facts on WCO. For mains: Role of WCO in global market and emerging challenges.   Context: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), under Ministry of Finance is organising a meeting of …

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Topics covered: Conservation and pollution related issues.   Bengal tigers may not survive climate change   What to study? For prelims and mains: Threats posed by climate change to Sundarbans and Bengal tigers, measures needed.   Context: The survival of around five lakh land species is in question because of threats to their natural habitat, …

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Topic :  conscience as sources of ethical guidance 8) In any given situation, how can you distinguish whether your desire is based on consciousness, or on preconditioning or on your natural acceptance? Justify your answer with examples.(250 words)  Ethics by Lexicon Why this question: The question is intended to evaluate the relationship between ethics and …

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Topic: corporate governance. 7) What do you understand by corporate governance? How can ethics make corporate governance more meaningful? Explain. (250 words) Ethics by Lexicon Livemint Why this question: The question is intended to evaluate the role of corporate governance in successful and ethical management of companies and corporations. Key demand of the question: The …

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Topic: Government Budgeting 6) Why cannot an outgoing government present a full budget? Discuss the issues involved and need for clear guidelines on this also elaborate on the utility of an Interim budget in such a scenario. (250 words) Indian Polity by Lakshmikant Why this question: The question is to evaluate the method of Interim …

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Topic: Infrastructure 5) Elaborate upon the key features  of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME-II) scheme , what is the potential it carries for India in the renewable energy sector? (250 words) Livemint Why this question: The article discusses in detail in the coming of FAME -II , its impact on the energy …

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Topic : Government Budgeting. 4) What do you understand by Outcome budget? How is it different from performance budget? Explain.(250 words) Indian polity by Lakshmikanth   Why this question: The question is to evaluate – outcome budget, performance budget. Key demand of the question: The answer must provide for a detailed discussion on the two …

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Topic:  Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, Agriculture. 3) Despite farm productivity rising in the country, severe distress in the Agriculture sector is still a cause of concern. How grave is the situation? Discuss with respect to small and marginal farmers.(250 words) The hindu Why this question: The article highlights the need for …

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Topic:  Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 2) Discuss the nature of the powers of Election commission of India. What is the procedure of disposal of matters that come before ECI? Elaborate on the procedure when the Election commissioner dissents.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: The article provides for clear insights on the …

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