Day: May 17, 2019

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. Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; …

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Topic covered: Awareness in space.   Chang’e-4   What to study? For prelims and mains: key features and significance of the mission, why study far side of the moon? Context: Scientists have said they could be a step closer to solving the riddle behind the Moon’s formation, unveiling the most detailed survey yet of the …

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Topics covered: Issues related to health.   Global Drug Survey (GDS)   What to study? For prelims and mains: key findings of the study, concerns raised and reforms needed.   Context: Global Drug Survey (GDS) report has been released.   About the survey: The Global Drug Survey (GDS) is an anonymised online survey that uses …

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Topics covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.   Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar   What to study? For prelims and mains: Roles, contributions and achievements of Ishwar Chandra.   Why in News? The giant statue of Ishwar Chandra was recently vandalized by some political …

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GSI report on Graphite reserves   What to study? For prelims: key features and recent findings by GSI. For mains: need for enhancement of domestic production.   Context: Geological Survey of India (GSI) has released a report on graphite reserves in India. About 35 % of India’s total Graphite reserves is found in Arunachal Pradesh. …

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Topics covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Poly (Diketoenamine)   What to study? For prelims and mains: key features, need and significance of the new material.   Context: US researchers have designed a fully recyclable plastic which can be disassembled into its constituent parts at molecular level. The name of newly …

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Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Project   What to study? For prelims and mains: key features and significance of the project.   Context: The Kerala Legislative Assembly recently announced an initiative to digitize all its …

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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. 7) What are microplastics? Discuss the concerns posed by it. What should be the desired plan of action to overcome the threats posed by the same?(250 words) Reference   Why this question: The article discusses in detail A recently conducted study of microplastics in three coastal cities in the …

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Topic : Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth. 6) Do you think growth of electric vehicles can be seen as an opportunity to create more livable cities? Account for pros and cons of electric vehicles in justifying sustainable mobility the heartbeat of more livable cities in India. (250 words) Hindustantimes Why this question: …

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Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development  – Agriculture. 5) Looking at agriculture from the social safety net lens is perhaps the reason behind agriculture not being treated as an income generator, and this itself has most of the time contributed to farm distress. Critically analyse the statement with …

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Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4) Do you agree there is a dire need for revolutionary changes in the India’s education system? analyse the education agenda for a new and changing India. (250 words) Reference The Big Picture – Education agenda for new India Why …

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