NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background information. Topic: Welfare schemes …
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Introduction: The Supreme Court granted women the right to permanent commission and the right to command. The petition was filed by a group of 332 women officers, who joined the army from 1993 onwards. Their petition was partially accepted by the Delhi High Court in March 2010. At the time of filing the …
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Table of Contents: GS Paper 2: 1. Elections to Rajya Sabha. 2. Cauvery Water Management Authority (CMA). 3. H1N1 infection. GS Paper 3: 1. What are Mason Bonds? 2. Blue Dot Network. 3. World Air Quality Report 2019. GS Paper : 2 Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct …
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Topics Covered: Conservation and pollution related issues. World Air Quality Report 2019 What to study? For Prelims: About the report and key findings. For Mains: Concerns and challenges and ways to address them. Context: World Air Quality Report 2019 was released by the pollution tracker IQAir and Greenpeace. The ranking is based on a comparison of …
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Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. What are Masala Bonds? What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Features and significance of Masala Bonds. Context: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has listed its 10-year masala bonds worth Rs 850 crore on the global debt listing platform of …
Topics Covered: Issues related to health. H1N1 infection What to study? For Prelims: Infection, symptoms and effects of H1N1. For Mains: Spread and ways to prevent it. Context: Five judges of the Supreme Court of India have been affected by Swine Flu which is caused by the H1N1 virus. What is Swine flu (H1N1)? Also …
Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Cauvery Water Management Authority (CMA) What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Composition, mandate, functions and significance of CWMA. Context: Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have strongly objected to Karnataka’s bid to seek approval for the Mekedatu dam project at the fifth Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) meeting …
Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Elections to Rajya Sabha What to study? For Prelims: Procedure, eligibility and voting. For Mains: Significance of upper house, criticisms and reforms necessary. Context: The biennial elections for 55 Rajya Sabha seats will take place on …
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2018. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do …
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Introduction: A study on demographic dividend in India by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) throws up two interesting facts. One, the window of demographic dividend opportunity in India is available for five decades from 2005-06 to 2055-56, longer than any other country in the world. Second, and more interesting, is the fact that this demographic …
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Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer? INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE General Studies – 2 Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 1. While both India and the U.S sit together for bilaterals, the …
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. 7. Many values …
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. 6. Discuss the …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 5. What is the current status of the green building sector in India? Is the dream of making “GRIHA for Affordable Housing” a policy idea in the right direction? Comment. (250 words) Reference: The Hindustan Times Why this question: The author talks about the idea …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 4. What are the major causes of Man – wildlife conflicts? What are the ways to prevent human animal conflicts? Explain. (250 words) Reference: Indian Express Why this question: The article highlights the fact that Mitigating human-wildlife conflict must factor in incentives for local communities …
Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges 3. Discuss the concept of Data localization envisioned by the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill, 2019. What are the concerns associated with operationalizing data localization in India? Explain. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu Why this question: …
Topic: Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. 2. The latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data suggest that sedition law remains as relevant as ever with sedition arrests increasing in recent years. Critically analyse.(250 words) Reference: Live Mint Why this question: The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), though, has only …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 1. While both India and the U.S sit together for bilaterals, the Pakistan factor may continue to be an irritant in the larger scheme of the strategic partnership. Discuss what the challenges before India are and suggest solutions. (250 words) Reference: …
