[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 31 August 2019

[Insights Secure – 2019] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 31  August 2019

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Tomorrow’s Static Topic:Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance
and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to
Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture,
Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.

General Studies – 2

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.

1) Government must find a balance between the right to online privacy and the right of the state to detect people who use the web to spread panic and commit crimes. Critically Analyze .(250 words)

The hindu

General Studies – 3

Topic:  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

2) The idea of merging banks has become a practice in the recent past. In this context, discuss the issues and potential benefits associated with merging of Public Sector Banks. To what extent, it would help to address the burgeoning of Non-Performing Assets?(250 words)

The hindu

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

3) With the acceptance of the Bimal Jalan committee’s report, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) agreed to transfer one lakh seventy six thousand to the government. Suggest the ways through which government can prudently utilize these funds?(250 words)

The hindu

Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.

4) The need for a single-point adviser between the government and the armed forces has been a long-standing demand of the defence establishment. In this context, discuss the challenges and strategic advantages of creating The Chief of Defence Staff post in Indian Army.(250 words)

The hindu

General Studies – 4

Topic: Accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance;

5) What do you understand by term governance, good governance and ethical governance?(250 words)

Topic: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity;

6) “Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.” Explain.(250 words)