Month: January 2021

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Why forest fires are common in Himachal Pradesh?

Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Why forest fires are common in Himachal Pradesh? Context: Himachal Pradesh frequently witnesses forest fires during dry weather conditions. Recently, a forest fire which started near Kullu raged for several days before being brought under control. Forest fires were also reported in Shimla and other parts …

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National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India

Topics Covered: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology, indigenization of technology and developing new technology. National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India Context Science & Technology minister dedicates an Innovation Portal developed by National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India to the nation.  Highlights: Innovation Portal is developed by National …

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What are the new Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination Rules 2021?

Topics Covered: Role of civil services in a democracy. What are the new Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination Rules, 2021? Context: Jharkhand has for the first time framed rules pertaining to Jharkhand Civil Services. This will supersede the Bihar Civil Services (Executive Branch) and the Bihar Junior Civil Services Recruitment Rules of 1951. Why was the …

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Why Supreme Court’s ruling on farm laws sets a terrible constitutional precedent?

Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Why Supreme Court’s ruling on farm laws sets a terrible constitutional precedent? Context: The apex court has suspended the implementation of the farm laws, and created a committee to ascertain the various grievances.  What’s the issue now? The judges’ intervention on the …

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PMKVY 3.0

Topics Covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.  PMKVY 3.0 Context: Third phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0) will be launched soon. It will be launched in 600 districts across all states of India. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), …

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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- INDIA BEGINS UNSC TENURE

Introduction: With the start of the New Year, India officially began its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador T S Tirumurti installed the tricolor. India will sit in the 15-nation United Nations Security Council for the 2021-22 term as a non-permanent member. …

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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- ONE NATION, ONE GAS GRID

Introduction: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 450-km natural gas pipeline between Kochi in Kerala to Mangaluru in Karnataka. Speaking at the event, he set out his government’s energy roadmap, envisaging more than double the share of cleaner natural gas in the consumption basket, diversifying sources of energy, connecting the nation with one gas pipeline …

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Insights into Editorial: Reframing India’s foreign policy priorities

  Context: The year 2021 should see a cementing of the many trends that had their genesis in 2020. Leadership change in the United States is perhaps the most awaited change, but is unlikely to bring about a major power shift in the international arena. Even before the changeover, and despite the promise of a …

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[Insights Secure STHIR– 2021] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 15 January 2021

Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  STHIR – 2021: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 3.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1   Topic:  Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the …

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Human values are not very difficult to maintain in normal times. It is in situations of mental stress and physical distress like the current pandemic that the colours of character go in for a real test on the touchstone of life. Examine.

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. 7. Human values are not very difficult to maintain in normal times. It is in situations of mental stress and physical distress like the current pandemic that the colours …

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You are transferred to Food and Civil Supplies department of Mirzapur as the Assistant Director. Before you report, you make a call to a college friend of yours who is a local news reporter to enquire about the affairs of the district. He tells you that, corruption is rampant across the administration including the Food and Civil Supplies Department. Not only that, those officers who do not fall in line are coerced to give in by force by local politicians and their goons.

Topic: Case Study 6. You are transferred to Food and Civil Supplies department of Mirzapur as the Assistant Director. Before you report, you make a call to a college friend of yours who is a local news reporter to enquire about the affairs of the district. He tells you that, corruption is rampant across the …

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With increasing transformations in information technology telecommunication, digital transformation of the economy itself, the risk that users across industry verticals are getting exposed to is rising on a daily basis. Discuss the various risks and suggest measures to tackle them.

Topic:  Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money laundering and its prevention. 5. With increasing transformations in information technology, telecommunication, digital transformation of the economy itself, the risk that users across industry verticals are getting exposed to is rising …

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Seaweeds play a major role in marine ecosystems but are being threatened by various anthropogenic factors. Discuss.

Topic:  Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 4. Seaweeds play a major role in marine ecosystems but are being threatened by various anthropogenic factors. Discuss. (250 words) Reference: Down to Earth Why the question: Indiscriminate use and various anthropogenic factors has threated sea weeds. Hence need to be conserved on an urgent basis. …

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In order to rapidly expand the banking sector and restore a high level of credit growth to support a strong sustainable economic recovery the government should aim for privatization of public sector banks rather than to give banking licenses to large corporations and industrial houses. Critically Analyze.

Topic:  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 3. In order to rapidly expand the banking sector and restore a high level of credit growth to support a strong, sustainable economic recovery, the government should aim for privatization of public sector banks rather than to give banking licenses …

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What are the contributions of revolutionary nationalists to the Indian national movement? Analyze the reasons for the decline of revolutionary nationalist movement in 1930’s.

Topic:  Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues; 2. What are the contributions of revolutionary nationalists to the Indian national movement? Analyze the reasons for the decline of revolutionary nationalist movement in 1930’s. (250 words) Reference: India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra. Why …

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In his quest “to make the deaf hear’’ Bhagat Singh became a legend and hero to millions of Indians. Elaborate upon the vision methods adopted nature of politics and the immortal legacy of Bhagat Singh.

Topic:  Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues; 1.  In his quest “to make the deaf hear’’, Bhagat Singh became a legend and hero to millions of Indians. Elaborate upon the vision, methods adopted, nature of politics and the immortal legacy of Bhagat Singh. …

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