Month: August 2020

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States can have sub-groups among SCs/STs: Supreme Court

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. States can have sub-groups among SCs/STs: Supreme Court: Context: A five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court has held that …

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Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN: Context: The Civil Aviation Ministry has approved 78 new routes under the 4th round of Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN. So far, 766 routes have been sanctioned under the UDAN scheme. About Regional …

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[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर – 2020] दैनिक सिविल सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा उत्तर लेखन अभ्यास: 28 अगस्त 2020

How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन – 2   विषय: विकास प्रक्रिया तथा विकास उद्योग- गैर-सरकारी संगठनों, स्वयं सहायता समूहों, विभिन्न समूहों और संघों, दानकर्ताओं, लोकोपकारी संस्थाओं, संस्थागत एवं अन्य पक्षों की भूमिका। 1. पूर्व विधायी जांच में नागरिक समाज को …

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Insights into Editorial: Online Path to Healthcare

Introduction: The Indian healthcare system has evolved much over the last decade, owing to the adoption of new technologies as well as systemic changes and emphasis on service quality. However, healthcare standards are neither uniform nor inclusive across the country. At one end of the spectrum, are state-of-the-art private facilities with advanced testing and treatment …

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Insights into Editorial: India does need a Fiscal Council

Introduction: The fiscal situation in India has been under severe stress even before COVID-19 and the novel coronavirus pandemic has only worsened it. The fiscal deficit of the Centre in 2019-20 as estimated by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) was 4.6%, 0.8 percentage point higher than the revised estimate. For the current year, even …

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[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 28 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 Join IPM to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 2   Topic : Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, …

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There was a day-light murder of a very popular social activist who always raised the issue of poor and downtrodden before District Administration. He was very popular among the downtrodden. A strong and determined crowed of ten thousand people have assembled at the collectorate with the dead body demanding immediate action against the accused police officials who have failed to provide necessary security to the leader. People suspect that there is a hand of one powerful leader from the ruling party. You are the head of the District Administration.  What are the options available to you? Evaluate the merits and demerits of each option and suggest your stand.

Topic ; Case Study 7. There was a day-light murder of a very popular social activist who always raised the issue of poor and downtrodden before District Administration. He was very popular among the downtrodden. A strong and determined crowed of ten thousand people have assembled at the collectorate with the dead body demanding immediate …

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While acting for ‘change’ and ‘progress’, should an administrator be disappointed because s/he can do too little? Substantiate.

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. 6. While acting …

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Amidst the new challenges growing space industry is facing across the world; discuss the aspects necessary to be considered for India’s space vision.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. 5. Amidst the new challenges growing space industry is facing across the world; discuss the aspects necessary to be considered for India’s space vision. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu  Why the question: The editorial covers outer …

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Discuss the key findings of Export Preparedness Index 2020 while throwing light on the challenges that Indian exports face.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 4. Discuss the key findings of Export Preparedness Index 2020 while throwing light on the challenges that Indian exports face. (250 words) Reference: Live Mint  Why the question: Export Preparedness Index 2020 to evaluate States’ potential and capacities has been released …

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Elaborate upon the initiatives that can ensure sustainable growth of the dairy sector in the country as well as boost incomes of dairy farmers.

Topic: Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. 3. Elaborate upon the initiatives that can ensure sustainable growth of the dairy sector in the country as well as boost incomes of dairy farmers. (250 words) Reference: Financial Express  Why the question: The article highlights …

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