Day: November 12, 2019

Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment   New water policy   What to study? For Prelims: Overview of NWP 2012. For Mains: The need for and significance of the new policy.   Context: The government has finalised a committee to draft a new National Water Policy (NWP). The committee is expected …

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Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Jal Jeevan Mission   What to study? For Prelims: Key features of the mission. For Mains: challenges and concerns in water conservation, ways to address them.   Context: The Union Minister for Water Resources recently reviewed the performance of Jal Jeevan Mission in the …

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Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Dal Lake area to be eco-sensitive zone What to study? For Prelims: Eco Sensitive zones- how are they declared and key provisions in this regard, about Dal. For Mains: Significance and the need for these zones, and issues related to management of these zones. …

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Topics Covered: Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management.   Brown to Green Report 2019    What to study? For Prelims: Key findings of the report. For Mains: Concerns and challenges and ways to address them.   Context: The 2019 Brown to Green Report has been published by the Climate Transparency partnership, an international …

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Topics Covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests   International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture   What to study? For Prelims and mains: Key features and significance of the treaty. These sessions are held biennially, (PPV&FR) Act- key features.   Context: The eighth session …

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Topics Covered: Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.   Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan   What to study? For Prelims and mains: Key features and significance of the campaign.   Context: The Environment Ministry is undertaking a mass cleanliness-cum-awareness drive in 50 identified beaches under the “Swachh …

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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 weaker sections, leadership. 7) Self-doubt can help and hinder leadership, discuss with suitable examples.(250 words)  Ethics by Lexicon Publications Why this question: The question is based upon the significance of qualities …

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Topic:  Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. . Disaster and disaster management. 6) What is eco-anxiety? Discuss the causative factors of it and suggest solutions to overcome the same. (250 words) The hindu Why this question: The article explains the new concept of eco-anxiety in detail. Key demand of the question: Explain what …

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Topic:  Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 5) Rising political discourse over the issues of nationalism and national security have pushed other vital issues such as health, education and the environment to the background. Critically analyse the statement with suitable justifications.(250 words) The hindu Why this …

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Topic:Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 4) Discuss the significant role played by T N Seshan in establishing progressive and autonomous election commission machinery in the country.(250 words) The hindu Why this question: The …

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Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provision.  3) Do you think Indian President is merely a Rubber Stamp? Critically Examine. (250 words) Indian Polity by Lakshmikanth Why this question: The question aims to critically analyse the powers of the president. Key demand of the question: One must explain with suitable justifications as to …

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Topic:Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provision. 2) What do you understand by Judicial Review? Discuss the provisions in the Constitution that confers the power of Judicial Review. Do you agree that the scope of Judicial Review in India is much wider than it is in United States?(250 words) Indian Polity by Lakshmikanth Why …

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