Month: May 2019

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 2) Describe India’s core foreign policy goals and origin of QUAD. How is QUAD a reflection of multi-polar foreign policy.(250 words) Reference Why this question: Question is straightforward and is about discussing role played by India in QUAD. Key demand of the question: The answer …

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Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1) What do you understand by Anthropocene epoch? Discuss its significance while elucidating some of the geological markers used in declaring Anthropocene epoch.(250 words) The hindu Why this question: A 34-member panel of the Anthropocene Working Group (AWG) has voted 29-4 in favor of designating a new geological …

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Topic covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   United States’ currency monitoring watchlist   What to study? For prelims and mains: features, implications and issues associated with this list.   Context: The Donald Trump administration has removed India from its currency monitoring watchlist. In its …

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Topic covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.   Kartarpur Sahib pilgrim corridor   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Location and significance of the corridor, issues involved in its construction.   Context: Officials from Pakistan and India recently held a meeting …

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Topic covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Export policy   What to study? For prelims and mains: key features, need, challenges and significance of the policy.   Context: The Commerce Ministry has come out with a comprehensive draft of the export …

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Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.    UN Habitat   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Composition, objectives, functions and significance of NMCG and UN Habitat, World Cities Day and its significance.   Context: India has been elected to the Executive Board of the first UN-Habitat Assembly.   About UN …

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Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   UN Security Council   What to study? For Prelims: About UNSC- composition, objectives and functions. For Mains: Role and significance of UNSC, need for UNSC reforms, why India should be given permanent membership?   Context: Vice President calls for renewed efforts for India …

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National Schedule Caste Schedule Tribe Hub:   Context: NSIC signs MOU with Ministry of MSME. The MOU envisages provision of enhanced services by NSIC under its marketing, financial, technology and other support services schemes for MSMEs in the country. Under the scheme of National SC-ST Hub being implemented by NSIC on behalf of the Ministry …

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Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions. 7) Define trust and explain the natural outcome of having trust in a relationship. Use an example of a situation that a student may encounter in a professional institution to illustrate your point.(250 words) Ethics by Lexicon publications   Why this …

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Topic :  Citizen’s charter 6) What do you understand by the Citizen’s Charter? Highlight its importance in the Governance of developing nation like India?(250 words) The hindu Why this question: Question is about discussing the  meaning and scope of citizen’s charter and then also discuss about its essential components while highlighting iits significance in governance …

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Topic:  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 5) The problem with the Indian economy is not “jobless” growth. It is the inadequacy and instability of incomes for millions. Critically Analyse.(250 words) Livemint Why this question: The article discusses in detail the prevailing conditions of poverty amidst election …

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Topic:  Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4) What is UN-Habitat programme? What are its objectives? Discuss with special emphasis on role played by India with respect to it.(250 words) Reference Why this question: Question is straightforward and is about discussing the UN Habitat programme in detail. India has been elected to …

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Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 3) Discuss the significance of BIMSTEC in bridging South Asia and Southeast Asia. What is India’s stake in the region? Elaborate.(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question: By inviting leaders from the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries, Kyrgyz Republic …

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Topic : contributors to Indian freedom struggle. 2) Discuss the contributions of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in the freedom movement of India. (250 words) Reference Why this question: Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s birth anniversary was celebrated yesterday thus it is important for us to analyse his contributions to Indian freedom struggle . Demand of the question: …

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Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 1) Educational institutions have been the preserves of the upper caste and the rich. With affirmative action in the form of caste-based reservations, however this hegemony has been challenged to a significant extent often through harassment, disgrace and coercion. …

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