Insights into Editorial: Economic Survey predicts 11% growth in fiscal 2022

  Context: India’s economy is firmly in the middle of a V-shaped recovery and will bounce back to record 11% growth in 2021-22 after an estimated 7.7% contraction this year, according to a ‘conservative’ estimate in the Economic Survey for 2020-21. The Survey termed the growth a ‘lockdown dividend’ from the country’s stringent response to …

[Insights Secure STHIR– 2021] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 2 February 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 …

In government circles, truth-tellers are known as “whistleblowers,” but their role is immense, a single individual can become a powerful agent of change. Discuss.

Topic:  accountability and ethical governance. 7. In government circles, truth-tellers are known as “whistleblowers,” but their role is immense, a single individual can become a powerful agent of change. Discuss. (150 words) Reference: Ethics by Lexicon publications. Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4. Key …

Define attitude. What is the process through which attitudes are formed? Elucidate.

Topic:  Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. 6. Define attitude. What is the process through which attitudes are formed? Elucidate. (250 words) Reference: Ethics by Lexicon publications. Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies …

What is Fiscal Deficit? What are the impacts of Fiscal Deficit on the economy? What are the ways to financing the Fiscal deficit? Suggest steps for fiscal consolidation in the light of the Union Budget proposals.

Topic:  Government Budgeting. 5. What is Fiscal Deficit? What are the impacts of Fiscal Deficit on the economy? What are the ways to financing the Fiscal deficit? Suggest steps for fiscal consolidation in the light of the Union Budget proposals. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu  Why the question: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a brave …

Enumerate the key Highlights of the Union Budget 2021-22. Given the lessons learnt during the pandemic, do you think the budget offers proper solutions to the issues faced in public health? Critically analyze.

Topic:  Government Budgeting. 4. Enumerate the key Highlights of the Union Budget 2021-22. Given the lessons learnt during the pandemic, do you think the budget offers proper solutions to the issues faced in public health? Critically analyze. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu Why the question: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a brave effort to make …

Urgent steps are required to address the widening inequalities exacerbated by the Pandemic. Examine in the light of recommendations of Economic Survey 2021.

Topic:  Issues relating to poverty and hunger 3. Urgent steps are required to address the widening inequalities exacerbated by the Pandemic. Examine in the light of recommendations of Economic Survey 2021. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The Economic Survey seems to privilege wealth creation over reduction of income disparity. Key Demand of …

The course of the Second World War as well as it outcomes hastened the demise of the British Empire in India. Elaborate.

Topic:  Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues; 2. The course of the Second World War as well as it outcomes hastened the demise of the British Empire in India. Elaborate. (250 words) Reference: A Brief History of Modern India by Spectrum Publishers Why …

Plassey and Buxar breached the gates and set the stage for the British conquest of India. Critically Comment.

Topic:  Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues; 1. Plassey and Buxar breached the gates and set the stage for the British conquest of India. Critically Comment. (250 words) Reference: A Brief History of Modern India by Spectrum Publishers Why the question: The question …

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  The most awaited and cherished offline program of InsightsIAS, Core Batch – Highly rewarding and an intensive answer-writing program for highly determined and truly aspiring students. Core Batch is not just about MAINS. It also trains you for Prelims exam in a unique way by integrating your learning with MAINS concepts and Prelims facts. …