Day: July 15, 2019

Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Privatisation of the Railways   What to study? For prelims and mains: privatisation of railways- pros and cons, Debroy committee recommendations.   Context: Government rules out privatisation of railways.   Recommendations by Bibek Debroy …

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Topics covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Why is India opting for overseas bonds?   What to study? For prelims and mains: Overseas bonds- uses, need, significance and challenges, what is crowding- out- effect?   Context: The government has announced its plans to raise a …

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Topics Covered: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. El Niño   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: ENSO- El Nino and La Nia- causes, …

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Topics covered: Awareness in space. Chandrayaan 2   What to study? For prelims and mains: Key objectives, significance, payloads of the mission.   Context: The Chandrayaan 2 launch has been cancelled due to a technical snag. New dates will be announced in a few days.   Chandrayaan-2 mission: In September 2008, the Chandrayaan-2 mission was approved …

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Topics covered: Conservation related issues. Jalyukta Shivar     What to study? For prelims: Key features of the programme. For mains: Water scarcity problem in India and Maharashtra in particular, causes, challenges and measures proposed.   What is Jalyukta Shivar? It is the flagship programme of the Maharashtra government launched in December 2014. Aim: To …

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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: The second round of talks with Pakistan on the …

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Topic:Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 7) What do you understand by Integral humanism? Is the concept still relevant in the present political and economic conditions of India? Discuss.(250 words)  Ethics by Lexicon publications Indianexpress Why …

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Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 6) Do you agree that the much of the current crisis facing Indian railways is originating from the fragmented structure of the rail bureaucracy? Critically analyse. (250 words) Reference Why this question: The question aims to analyse the issues and concerns marring the Indian railways system specifically …

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