Day: May 21, 2019

Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.    Issues related to stubble burning   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: What is stubble burning, concerns associated, why is it practised and what needs to be done to contain its practice?   Context: The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) data shows that …

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Topic covered: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.   New definition of kilogram   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Need for redefining, about the new system, significance and the process of redefining.   Why in News? The CSIR-NPL, which is India’s official reference keeper of units of …

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Topics covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   UN Human Rights Council   What to study? For Prelims and mains: UNHRC- functions and composition, issues related to reforms.   Why in News? Reacting angrily to a submission from the Geneva-based Human Rights Council (HRC) on alleged violations in Jammu and Kashmir, …

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Topic covered: Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.   Mohalla Clinics   What to study? For prelims and mains: mohalla clinics- success, model and potential.   Context: Delhi’s Mohalla clinic initiative is set to be extended to several states, with …

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Topic covered: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.   Exit Polls in India   What to study? For prelims: Exit polls- meaning and provisions governing them. For mains: significance, need, concerns associated and need for regulation.   What is it? An election exit poll is a poll of voters taken soon after a …

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Topic covered: Indigenisation of technology. Awareness in space.   Seven mega missions by ISRO   What to study? For prelims and mains: key features and significance of the missions announced.   Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced its planned seven mega missions which will be conducted over a period of next 10 …

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Topics covered:   Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   National Register of Citizens (NRC)   What to study? For Prelims: Particulars of NRC. For Mains: Update of NRC- …

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Topic covered: Awareness in space.   Ultima Thule   What to study? For prelims and mains: key facts related to ultimate Thule and new Horizon mission.   Context: NASA has found evidence of a unique mixture of water ice, methanol, and organic molecules on Ultima Thule’s surface. This mixture is very different from most icy …

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Not all animals migrate by choice campaign launched   Context: UN Environment India and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) of India have launched an awareness campaign ‘Not all animals migrate by choice’.   About the campaign: The campaign aims at creating awareness and garnering public support for the protection and conservation of wildlife, prevention of …

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Vayoshreshtha Samman:   Why in News? Nominations for Vayoshreshtha Samman- National Awards for Senior Citizens 2019 for individuals/institutions have been invited. About Vayoshreshtha Samman: Vayoshreshtha Samman is a Scheme of National Awards instituted by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (D/o Social Justice & Empowerment) initially in 2005 and was upgraded to the status …

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Topic:    conscience as sources of ethical guidance 7) What do you understand by conscience? Do you think Conscience is driven by objective morality? Give your opinion with suitable justifications.(250 words) Ethics by Lexicon publications   Why this question: The question is based on the concept of conscience and its significance, one must analyse whether it …

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Topic :  Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 6) What do you understand by cloud computing? List down the Advantages and limitations of Cloud Computing.(250 words) Reference why this question: The question is based on the concept of cloud computing and its application on daily life. Key demand of …

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Topic : Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 5) Evaluate the contributions of Nano technology to the health Industry.(250 words) Reference   Why this question: The article highlights a research at Indian Institute of Technology-Mandi about a multifunctional gold nanostructure that has been developed and can be used in cancer …

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Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) Discuss in detail the crisis being faced by NBFCs in India? Suggest what measures need to be taken to resolve the same? (250 words) Indianexpress   Why this question: The article highlights the ripple effect of the NBFCs crisis …

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