Day: August 7, 2020

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[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 7 August 2020

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. Temple architecture constitute a …

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Define the constitutional position of civil services in India. Do you think lateral entry into the civil services can undermine its neutrality? Comment.

Topic : Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. 7. Define …

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Discuss in detail Gandhiji’s philosophy of Means and Ends.

Topic : 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. Discuss in detail Gandhiji’s philosophy of Means and Ends. (250 words) Reference Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications Why the question: The question is straightforward and …

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Unscientific use of irrigation water is giving rise to a variety of ecological problems in India. Elucidate.

Topic : 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.  Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. Unscientific use of irrigation water is giving rise to …

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Deliberate upon the security concerns associated with increasing nuclearization of the world countries.

Topic : Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 4. Deliberate upon the security concerns associated with increasing nuclearization of the world countries. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu  Why the question: The article discusses the concerns associated with nuclear weapons. Key Demand of the question: Discuss in …

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Discuss the Mandal moment that saw ferocious backlash by sections of upper castes. DO you think entire architecture of reservations needs a review in the country? Support your arguments with suitable examples and give solutions to the issues.

Topic : Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 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. 3. …

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Why were the ideals of socialism and secularism explicitly added to the constitution? What do these ideals mean and how have these been reflected in the Constitution? Explain.

Topic : Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 2. Why were the ideals of socialism and secularism explicitly added to the constitution? What do these ideals mean and how have these been reflected in the Constitution? Explain.  (250 words) Reference: Live Mint  Why the question: The question is premised on …

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Temple architecture constitute a significant part of India’s cultural heritage in this context throw light on the various types of temple architecture in India.

Topic : Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. Temple architecture constitute a significant part of India’s cultural heritage, in this context throw light on the various types of temple architecture in India. (250 words) Reference Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania Why …

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