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Table of Contents: GS Paper 1: 1. Khudai Khidmatgar. GS Paper 2: 1. Article 164(4) of the Indian Constitution. 2. Classical swine fever. GS Paper 3: 1. Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan. 2. Reverse Vaccinology. Facts for Prelims: 1. Khongjom Day. 2. What are deep nudes? GS Paper : 1 Topics Covered: …
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Topics Covered: Indigenization and development of new technology, Biotechnology related issues. Reverse Vaccinology What to study? For Prelims and Mains: How it works, significance and concerns. Context: Researchers from Tamil Nadu have developed a vaccine candidate against SARS-CoV-2 through ‘reverse vaccinology’. Previously, Reverse vaccinology has been used for developing vaccinations for meningococcal and staphylococcal infections. What …
Topics Covered: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Key features and significance of the scheme. Context: …
Topics Covered: Issues related to health. Classical swine fever What to study? For Prelims: About CSF, symptoms and prevention, the new vaccine. For Mains: Significance and the need for new vaccines. Context: More than 1,300 pigs have died across five districts of eastern Assam of classical swine fever. What is Classical Swine Fever (CSF)? Hog …
Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Article 164(4) of the Indian Constitution What to study? For Prelims: Overview of Articles 164 and 171, Section 151A of RPA. For Mains: Options before the incumbent CM and legal hurdles. What’s the issue? Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray may end …
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Topics Covered: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. Khudai Khidmatgar What to study? For Prelims and Mains: About Khudai Khidmatgars and the massacre, implications of the massacre. Why in News? Its 90 years for Peshawar’s Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre. The massacre was perpetrated by …
Introduction: More and more countries are now being impacted by climate change, with devastating consequences being felt in both rich and poor countries across the globe. As per a report released by international environment think tank Germanwatch, around 60 million people were affected by extreme weather in 2018. India recorded the highest number …
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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 …
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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: Role of civil services in a democracy. 1. The phenomenon of ‘politicisation of the civil service’ is rising in India. Comment.(250 words) Reference: Governance …
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Topic: Salient features of world’s 7. What may be expected from the media in the development of a policy aiming at the improvement of ethical conduct in the public sector? Elaborate. (250 words) Reference: Ethics by Lexicon Publications Why this question: The question is amidst rising incidences of media influencing the policy development in negative …
Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of Family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 6. ‘The weaknesses of Virtue Ethics outweigh …
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Topic: Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. 5. Give an account of distribution of sugar industry in India. Also, highlight the problems plaguing the sugar sector in the contemporary times.(250 words) Reference: Indian Express Why this question: The article brings to us insights …
Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy 4. A healthy working relationship between Secretary and the Minister is a must thing to be and it must be organic. Comment.(250 words) Reference: The Hindu Why this question: The question is based on the theme of role of civil services in a democracy. Key demand of …
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 3. Do you think Jio-Facebook alliance can reshape the retail landscape in India? Analyse the opportunities and obstructions that may arise from such a deal for India.(250 words) Reference: Indian Express Why this question: The question is amidst the …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 2. Discuss the possible role that multilevel governance and multilateralism would play in post COVID-19 world.(250 words) Reference: ilo.org Why this question: The question is amidst the ongoing COVID-19 war that the entire world is fighting and the significance of multilevel …
