Day: October 11, 2019

Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   ‘Green wall’ of India   What to study? For Prelims: The proposed green wall, About The Great Green Wall of Africa. For Mains: Need for, significance and challenges therein.   Context: The Centre is mulling an ambitious plan to create a green wall on …

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Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Hindu Kush- Himalayan region and the climate change   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: All about third pole, its location, significance and climate change issues associated.   Context: To better gauge the impact of climate change on the Hindu Kush mountains, which includes the …

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Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.   Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (Suman)   What to study? For Prelims and mains: Key features, significance and expected outcomes …

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Topics Covered: Issues related to health.   National Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy Survey   What to study? For Prelims: Key findings of the survey. For Mains: Measures necessary, challenges present.   Context: National Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy Survey report for 2015-19 has been released. The survey – conducted during 2015-2019 by Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All …

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Topics Covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   POSHAN Atlas   What to study? For Prelims: POSHAN Abhiyan – features and the atlas. For Mains: Significance of the campaign and government efforts to address malnutrition in the country.   Context: The ministry of Women and …

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Topics Covered: Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.   Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme “DHRUV”    What to study? For Prelims and mains: Key features and significance of the programme.   Context: Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme- ‘DHRUV’, a 14 day …

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Topic:  Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 7) The government of India’s bid to build a Green wall will be a breakthrough development if fulfilled successfully. Comment.(250 words) Livemint Why this question: The article provides for the detailed presentation of the scheme for Green wall proposed by the government of India on the …

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Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 6) Ujjwala scheme has been heralding “The Blue Flame Revolution”, in this context discuss in what way it has impacted …

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Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources. 5) Indian cities are running out of water, coupled with alarming drinking water woes in cities, thus raising questions about the quality of the discourse and …

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Topic:   Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4) What is Country Cooperation Strategy of the WHO that was recently in news? How far do you think India has achieved in improving the health of its population and bringing in transformative changes in the health sector?(250 …

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Topic:  Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 3) Recently mental health conditions among youngsters have been on rise; in such a scenario discuss the need for multiple interventions to prevent mental health disorders among adolescents.(250 words) The hindu Why this question: The question is in the …

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Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. 2) Analyse the causes for the failure of Revolt of 1857. (250 words) Modern history by Spectrum publications Why this question: The question is straightforward and is based on the theme of revolt of 1857. Key demand of …

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