Day: November 26, 2019

Topics Covered: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.   What is the Bodoland dispute?   What to study? For Prelims: Who are Bodos and What is Bodoland? For Mains: Bodo dispute- timeline, demands, concerns and ways to address them.   Context: The Home Ministry has declared the …

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Topics Covered: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.   Coalbed methane (CBM)   What to study? For Prelims and mains: What is CBM? Potential, uses and challenges.   Context: Ministry of Coal has asked the …

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Topics covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests   China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)   What to study? For Prelims: Key features of CPEC. For Mains: India’s concerns, ways to address them and global implications of the project.   Context: The US has warned …

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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.   Global Housing Technology Challenge   What to study? For Prelims: GHTC- key facts, PMAY- U- Key features. For …

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Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.   Rules for the Conduct of Business    What to study? For Prelims: Overview of various rules discussed below. For Mains: Need for and significance of the Code of conduct for MPs and MLAs. …

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Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.   Constitution Day of India   What to study? For prelims: Meaning and significance of the day, historical background. For Mains: Overview of the constitution, key features and important amendments.   What is Constitution day? Constitution day which is also known …

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Topic: Case study based question 7) You are the NSA under Govt. You have been asked by Govt to give pragmatic advice to deal with the menace of state sponsored cross border terrorism from the neighbouring country. Govt. does not want to go for war with the neighbouring country given that both are nuclear powers. …

Continue reading “7) You are the NSA under Govt. You have been asked by Govt to give pragmatic advice to deal with the menace of state sponsored cross border terrorism from the neighbouring country. Govt. does not want to go for war with the neighbouring country given that both are nuclear powers. Also modernisation of armed forces is still a pending task. On the other hand, there is pressure on Govt from opposition and civil society to cut down defence budget and focus on social sector, especially along border areas. Local population, especially youth is disenchanted due to this menace and loss of life and property. In this context.Identify ethical issues pertaining to this case. What steps would you suggest to the deal with the situation? Discuss.(250 words)”

Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. 6)  “The world perishes not from bandits and fires, but from hatred, hostility and sheer apathy”. Comment.(250 words)   Why this question: The question is quotation based and tends to analyse the effect of …

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Topic:  Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 5) What is preventive precision medicine? Discuss in what way it can help India address inequities in healthcare system.(250 words) Livemint Why this question: The article discusses the relevance of mapping genes to the Indian healthcare system. Key demand of the question: …

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Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate 4) Discuss the framework of the security forces in India. List the security agencies in India and their respective mandates.(250 words)  The hindu Reference Why this question: The article highlights the attempt that is underway to shift the operational control of Assam Rifles from the Army …

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Topic:  Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 3) Highlight the powers and functions of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Also, discuss the issues regarding the independence and impartiality of the ECI. (250 words)  Indian polity by Lakshmikant Why this question: The question is from the static portions of GS paper II. Key demand …

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Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 2) “If big money entirely funds elections in a secretive way, democracy as we know it will not exist.” Analyse and explain the role of electoral bonds in the above stated context.(250 words) The hindu Why this question: The recent disclosures that the Election Commission (EC) …

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Topic:  Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 1) “Power grab has become the sin quo non for political parties in determining their actions rather than anything else. “Comment in the backdrop of recent furore of politics in Maharashtra.(250 words) The hindu   …

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