Day: June 26, 2019

Topics covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   NITI Aayog’s Health Index   What to study? For prelims: key features of the index, performance of various states. For mains: Need for and significance of the index.   Context: NITI Aayog has released its second edition …

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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 Register of Citizens (NRC)   What to study? For Prelims: Particulars of NRC. For Mains: Update of NRC- issues associated including ethical concerns.   Context: Over one lakh people who were part of …

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Topics covered: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.   Fall Armyworm (FAW)   What to study? For prelims and mains: FAW- causes, effects, concerns and measures needed.   Context: The …

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Topics covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.   North Eastern Council   What to study? For Prelims: NEC, its functions and composition. For Mains: Significance of North Eastern region of the country and efforts by government for the development of the region.   Context: Centre releases 3rd issue of Newsletter of North Eastern Council. …

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Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.   Motion of thanks to President’s Address   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: What is Motion of thanks, what it …

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Topics covered: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.   Beekeeping Development Committee report   What to study? For prelims: India’s rank in honey production, key recommendations. For mains: Challenges faced …

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Topic:  Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weakersections. 7) Compare and contrast the values of Impartiality and non-partnership. How are they different from each other? Discuss with suitable examples.(250 words) Ethics by Lexicon publications Why this question: The …

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Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 6)” If you want others to be …

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Topic:  Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. 5) What do understand by peri urban agriculture? In what way can it aid in addressing the effects of …

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Topic:  Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. 4) Write a short note on integrated pest management (IPM) also discuss the constraints involved in the same.(250 words) Reference …

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Topic: money-laundering and its prevention. 3) How does globalization impact money laundering? Examine the recent policy efforts by the Government of India to address such problems.(250 words) Reference Why this question:  The question is to analyse the impact of globalisation on money laundering. Demand of the question: The answer must discuss the impact of globalization …

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Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. 2) Discuss the salient features of Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission and also elaborate upon its significance.(250 words) pib Why this question: National Workshop on Experience Sharing under Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission was held recently. …

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