Month: May 2019

Topic :Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 6) With RISAT-2B, India has resumed its course back on radar imaging space fleet, discuss its significance elucidating upon its application across the domains.(250 words) Economictimes   Why this question: In a pre-dawn launch on Wednesday, Indian space agency ISRO …

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Topic:    Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 5) Evaluate the coming of Faster diagnostic tests for tuberculosis in India. How far has India gone from conventional methods to more efficient and effective methods? Analyse. (250 words) Thehindubuisnessline   Why this question: Scientists have developed highly sensitive and …

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Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism. 4) What is the central ideology of Maoist insurgents in India? Critically analyse also suggest solutions to address the issues associated.(250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is in the backdrop of recent attacks witnessed in Arunachal Pradesh where Tirong Aboh, the sitting MLA from Khonsa …

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Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Discuss how far the IBSA endeavor has succeeded in proving to be unique a voice for the Global South. (250 words) The hindu   Why this question: The article discusses in detail Why the unique grouping of India, Brazil and South Africa …

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Topic:   Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 2) “With the US trying to derail China’s development and contain its rise, and China aggressively projecting its power in Asia and around the world—a full-scale cold war is not far from reality”.  Critically Analyse the statement in the …

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Topic: Salient features of Indian Society. 1) Increase in life expectancy, though desirable, has posed new challenges to the modern world, the problem of ageing populations has become a matter of great concern. Discuss the challenges faced by elderly population.(250 words) Livemint Why this question: The problem of ageing populations has become a matter of …

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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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