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Table of Contents: GS Paper 2: 1. MSP for MFP. 2. G20 virtual summit. GS Paper 3: 1. Recapitalisation of RRBs. 2. Bio fortified crops. GS Paper : 2 Topics Covered: Schemes for the welfare of vulnerable sections of the society. MSP for MFP What to study? For Prelims: What is MSP? …
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Topics Covered: Biotechnology related issues. Bio fortified crops Context: Scientists of ARI, Pune develop biofortified, high protein wheat variety- MACS 4028. It is a semi-dwarf variety. It has shown the superior and stable yielding ability. It is resistant to stem rust, leaf rust, foliar aphids, root aphids, and brown wheat mite. What is biofortification? Biofortification …
Topics Covered: Inclusive development and issues arising from it. Recapitalisation of RRBs What to study? For Prelims: What are RRBs? What is CRAR? For Mains: Significance of the recapitalisation, the need for it. Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for continuation of the process of recapitalization of Regional Rural Banks …
Topics Covered: Important international institutions and groupings. G20 virtual summit What to study? For Prelims: G20- composition, objectives, functions and programmes. For Mains: Significance of the group, criticisms wrt its functioning and reforms needed. Context: Leaders of the G20 (Group of Twenty) nations are holding a video conference. The virtual summit will be led by …
Topics Covered: Schemes for the welfare of vulnerable sections of the society. MSP for MFP What to study? For Prelims: What is MSP? MFP? Scheme related? For Mains: Significance of the scheme and MFP for tribals. Context: The Union government’s ‘mechanism for marketing of minor forest produce (MFP) through minimum support price (MSP) and development …
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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: The government increased the caps on special additional excise duty by Rs 8 per litre on both petrol and diesel, taking the cap to Rs 18 per litre on petrol and Rs 12 per litre on diesel. The decision took place in the amendment to the Finance Bill, 2020, which passed in Lok …
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: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) 1. What are the factors that determine the location …
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Topic: Case Study 7. You are the head of a govt. office. One day you find out that your subordinate is infected with HIV. Before you could stop the news from spreading, it had already become a topic of discussion among other members of the office. Now, they are pressuring you to suspend, sack or …
Topic: , transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints 6. What India is at present facing is not a “supply”, but a “supply chain” problem in its agriculture sector. Analyse the statement amidst hurdles for free movement and trade in agricultural produce owing to lockdown.(250 words) Reference: Indian Express Why this …
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 5. Economic policies can bridge the gap between the brutal downturn and eventual recovery due to COVID19. Deliberate. (250 words) Reference: Indian Express Why this question: …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 4. Amidst the all-round disruption caused to the economy by the COVID-19 outbreak, a concern across the world is the possibility of a loss of …
Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 3. The tenth schedule has become a catalyst of political opportunism in the country, as new innovative measures have been brought up to bypass the law. Critically analyse perils of electoral politics in this context.(250 words) Reference: Indian Express Why this question: …
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) 2. Despite being mineral-rich, the Eastern states of India have failed to register expected growth and social indices. Examine the causes for this failure and suggest remedial measures.(250 words) Reference: Physical Geography by Savindra Singh Why this question: The question …
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) 1. What are the factors that determine the location of Silk industries in India? Briefly explain the changes in the location of these industries from 19th century till the present times.(250 words) Reference: Physical Geography by Savindra Singh Why …
