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Table of Contents: GS Paper 2: 1. National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA). 2. Sukhna Lake is a living entity. 3. Foreigners being served ‘Leave India’ notices: How does Indian law define ‘anti-govt’ activities for them? 4. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). 5. Govt. imposes curbs on drug exports. 6. United Nations High Commissioner …
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Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Black carbon levels spike at Himalayan glaciers What to study? For Prelims: Key findings of the study, Black Carbon- generation, effects and concerns. For Mains: Concerns raised on varying levels of black Carbon in India, measures needed. Context: Researchers recently conducted a study on varying levels of Black Carbon in …
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Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights What to study? For Prelims: About CAA and OCHCR. For Mains: Implications of CAA, international concerns and ways to address them. Context: The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights “intends to file” an Intervention Application as amicus …
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Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Govt. imposes curbs on drug exports What to study? For Prelims: What are APIs, drugs on which curbs have been imposed. For Mains: Implications and concerns over these measures. Context: India has restricted the export …
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. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) What to study? For Prelims: Features of PMBJP and Janaushadhi Suvidha. For Mains: …
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Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Foreigners being served ‘Leave India’ notices: How does Indian law define ‘anti-govt’ activities for them? What to study? For Prelims: Provisions regulating foreigners’ stay in India. For Mains: How does Indian law define ‘anti-govt’ activities for them? Context: …
Topics Covered: 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. Sukhna Lake is a living entity What to study? For Prelims: Legal entity- meaning, implications and previous examples, Sukhna Lake. For Mains: Significance of this move …
Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA) What to study? For Prelims: NIRA- key objectives and functions, important ILRs. For Mains: Need for and significance of ILR projects, concerns associated. Context: The Central government is working on the establishment of an exclusive body to implement projects for linking …
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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: population and …
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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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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: Government policies …
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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 – 1 Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Government policies and interventions for development …
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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. Case Studies on above issues. 7. What type of information can …
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. Case Studies on above issues. 6. Define what work culture is …
Topic: 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. 5. Discuss the need for in- flight Wi-Fi and the benefits and concerns associated.(250 words) Reference: Economic Times Why this question: The Union Government has permitted airlines operating in …
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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 4. What is Black Carbon? Explain the impact of recently witnessed black carbon spikes in the Himalayan glaciers.(250 words) Reference: The Hindu Why this question: According to a research done by the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, the concentration of black carbon on Gangotri glacier has …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 3. Assessment of the quality of Teacher education is a true yardstick to check upon the schooling system, do you agree? Deliberate. (250 words) Reference: Indian Express Why this question: The article highlights the value of teacher education and …
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 2. Is state funding of elections possible in India? What are its pros and cons?Elaborate. (250 words) Reference: Indian polity by Lakshmikant Why this question: The debate on state funding on election has recently been revived particularly with the Election Commission informing the Government that it …
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 1. Discuss in detail the various policies and programmes aimed to preserve and promote languages, folk dance, Art …
