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Table of Contents: GS Paper 2: 1. Child Adoption Regulatory Authority (CARA). 2. NPR data useful for welfare schemes, says Union Home Ministry. 3. North East Venture Fund (NEVF). 4. Freedom in the World 2020. 5. International Criminal Court (ICC). GS Paper 3: 1. Solar Charkha Mission. 2. International Conference on Nano Science and …
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Topics Covered: Nanotechnology related issues. International Conference on Nano Science and Nano Technology (ICONSAT) What to study? For Prelims: Overview and key features of the mission. For Mains: Significance and relevance of the mission. Context: The International Conference on Nano Science and Nano Technology (ICONSAT) under the aegis of Nano Mission, Department of Science and …
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Topics Covered: Employment related issues. Solar Charkha Mission What to study? For Prelims: Key features and coverage of the mission. For Mains: Need for and significance of the mission. Context: Based on the Expression of Interest (EOI), a total of 10 proposals have been approved under Mission Solar Charkha till date which is expected to …
Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. International Criminal Court (ICC) What to study? For Prelims: ICC- composition, functions and powers. For Mains: Significance of ICC orders and ICC reforms. Context: ‘Unanimous’ ICC gives go-ahead to probe Afghanistan alleged war crimes. Prosecutors have been given the green light to investigate alleged …
Topics Covered: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. Freedom in the World 2020 What to study? For Prelims: Key findings and performance of various countries. For Mains: Concerns over India’s poor performance, reasons and what needs to be done? Context: Freedom in the World 2020 has been released by America based Freedom House. Top …
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. North East Venture Fund (NEVF) What to study? For Prelims: Funding, investment and objectives. For Mains: Significance of the …
Topics Covered: RPA related issues. NPR data useful for welfare schemes, says Union Home Ministry What to study? For Prelims: NPR- features, provisions related and data to be collected. For Mains: Issues and controversies surrounding and ways to address them. Context: The Union Home Ministry has informed a parliamentary panel that it proposes to collect …
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Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Child Adoption Regulatory Authority (CARA) What to study? For Prelims: Key facts on CARA. For Mains: Child adoption- guidelines, issues and ways to address them. Context: The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has invited suggestions and feedback for simplification of the adoption process from all stakeholders, including …
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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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Context: In a judgment delivered recently, the Supreme Court ruled that states are not legally bound to provide quotas to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in government jobs and held that individuals have no fundamental right to claim reservations in promotions. According to a report, the court gave the verdict during a …
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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: Salient features …
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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. 1. Discuss the factors responsible for …
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Topic: Work culture 7. How can government ensure that public servants stay happy in their workplace? If you are posted as a public servant, what measures will you take to ensure workers are happy? (250 words) Reference: Case study Why this question: The question aims to ascertain the relevance of public servants and their happiness …
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. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 6. Discuss the possible potential available …
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. 5. What are the threats and challenges modeled by the use of crypto currencies as a substitute to the customary currencies? Explain. (250 words) Reference: Live Mint Why this question: In April 2018, the Reserve Bank of …
Topic: Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges. 4. Are Internet shutdowns healthy for India? Critically analyse and also comment on the recent trends associated and the laws governing it. (250 words) Reference: Indian Express Why this question: Data on internet shutdowns in India which …
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. 3. ”Court spaces must be democratic, where Gandhi’s principle for the weakest and Ambedkar’s principle for Constitutional morality must apply.” Analyse the statement in the light of changing …
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 2. Medieval literature of India played a key role and led to the modern Indian languages taking shape and being born. Elucidate. (250 words) Reference: CCRT INDIA.GOV.IN Why this question: The question aims to analyse the …
