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 2020. 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 Join IPM to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday General Studies – 1 Topic : Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature …
Topic : Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships. 7. Critically analyse the essence, determinants and consequences of human action with reference to J. S. Mill act utilitarianism Charvaka and Karmayoga. (250 words) Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon …
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. Write …
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Topic : Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 5. Explain the prominence of defence offset policy in India and also assess the effect of the recent amendments on the policy objectives. …
Topic: GS-2: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. GS-3: Disaster and disaster management. 4. Indian cities are progressively witnessing the disaster of urban flooding. What are the key causes for their increase? Also discuss foremost mitigation measures …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3. Discuss the current prevailing innovation ecosystem in India and government measures to promote it. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The article, authored by Amitabh Kant, CEO of the NITI Aayog, discusses the …
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. 2. Discuss the starring role and influences of Basavanna as a social reformer. (250 words) Reference: Insights on …
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Topic : Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. Give a comparative analysis of Buddhist and Jain literature as a source of ancient Indian history. (250 words) Reference: Ancient Indian history NCERT by R S Sharma Why the question: The question is straightforward …
