7. Elaborate on the recent developments made in Indian Telemedicine. Examine the possible inadequacies of the medium and suggest measures to address the same. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu
6. Policy action is the need of the hour to bridge the growing gap between irrigation potential creation and that actually utilized with path-breaking command area development. Comment. (250 words) Reference: Economic Times
5. What is hydroxychloroquine? Why is it in demand? Do you think it is the silver bullet to address the ongoing pandemic? Analyse.(250 words) Reference: Indian Express
4. Discuss the role and importance of effective grassroots-level government institutions and a pro-active political leadership in managing situations like that of COVID-19. (250 words) Reference: Hindustan Times
3. The current crisis provides several opportunities for reform the Parliamentary system and tools in the country, do you agree? Examine.(250 words) Reference: The Hindu
2. Do you agree with the view that women possess inherent qualities that make them better crisis managers? Give reasons in support of your arguments.(250 words) Reference: Hindustan Times
1. Explain the social constraints in bringing about gender equality in Indian society.(250 words) Reference: undp.org
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According to the Honourable Minister for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, there are chances of advancing the date of UPSC civil services preliminary exam – 2020. The final decision on this will be taken on this on May 3. However, you should note that this is not a conclusive news. In the best case scenario, …
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Table of Contents: GS Paper 2: 1. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). 2. What is post-intensive care syndrome? 3. International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC). GS Paper 3: 1. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI). 2. Chitra GeneLAMP-N. 3. How India will tackle its water woes amid ‘wash your hands’ directive? Facts for …
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Topics Covered: Disaster and disaster management. How India will tackle its water woes amid ‘wash your hands’ directive? What to study? For Prelims: Per capital availability of water in India, past trends and overview of jal Jeevan mission. For Mains: Water scarcity in India, causes , impacts and ways to address them. Why in News? …
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Topics Covered: Biotechnology related issues. Chitra GeneLAMP-N What to study? For Prelims: RT- LAMP- meaning, procedure, pros and cons. For Mains: Significance of these testing kits for India. What is it? It is a diagnostic test kit that can confirm COVID19 in 2 hours at low cost. It has been developed by Sree Chitra Tirunal …
Topics Covered: 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. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) What to study? For Prelims and Mains: STPI- features, objectives and significance. Context: In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry …
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Topics covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) What to study? For Prelims: IMFC and Development committee. For Mains: IMF and World Bank Group reforms. Context: Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman recently attended through video-conference the Plenary …
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Topics Covered: Issues related to health. What is post-intensive care syndrome? What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Causes for the syndrome, effects and treatment. Context: After leaving the ICU, many patients may suffer from what is known as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), which can happen to any person who has been in the ICU. …
Topics Covered: Schemes for the vulnerable sections of the society. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) What to study? For Prelims: PMU- key features. For Mains: PMUY- objectives, features, significance and measures needed to sustain the momentum. Context: Over 1.51 Crore free LPG cylinders distributed so far to the PMUY beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan …
