Topics Covered: Role of civil services in a democracy. Corruption Perception Index 2020: Context: Corruption Perception Index 2020 has been released. It is prepared by Transparency International. What is Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)? It is a composite index that draws from 12 surveys to rank nations around the globe. It has become a benchmark gauge of …
Topics Covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Chabahar Port: Context: India delivers 2 cranes for Chabahar. This is part of a bilateral contract between India and Iran signed in May 2016 for $85 million to equip and operationalise the port. Amid talks with Iranian authorities, it signals a push to the port project. Significance: India’s …
Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 14 new minor forest produce items included under MSP scheme: Context: The government has decided to include 14 new minor forest produce items under the mechanism for marketing of minor forest produce through a minimum support …
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Topics Covered: Population and associated issues. Centre likely to postpone Census to 2022: Context: The Centre is on track to push the 2021 Census to 2022 on account of the country’s continuing preoccupation with the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: The Census exercise was to be conducted in two phases — House Listing and Housing Census from …
Topics Covered: Issues related to Women. Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Amendment Bill, 2020: Context: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Amendment Bill, 2020 was passed in Lok Sabha in March 2020, and is likely to be brought before Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Budget Session. The Bill proposes several amendments, including the constitution of a …
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How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer? INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE सामान्य अध्ययन – 1 विषय: 18वीं सदी के लगभग मध्य से लेकर वर्तमान समय तक का आधुनिक भारतीय इतिहास- महत्त्वपूर्ण घटनाएँ, व्यक्तित्व, विषय। 1. भारत ने परमाणु हथियारों का उत्पादन करने के विकल्प को क्यों …
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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Context: It is that time of year in India, when all eyes and ears turn to the Finance Minister to learn what she will unveil in the annual Union Budget. But it is a moot point whether, even in a year of the novel coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis, that speech will be …
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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 …
Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections 7. What do you understand by the quote? “Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues”. -John Locke (150 words) Introduction: Start by explaining the quote. Body: Explain how Fortitude …
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Topic: dimensions of ethics 6. Vaccine should be given based on priority and not privilege. Examine ethically. (150 words) Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4. Key Demand of the question: To write about ethical considerations in administering vaccine to the masses. Directive: Examine – …
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5. Discuss in brief the key highlights of Economic Survey 2020-21. Examine the major challenges faced to boost India’s economic growth and measures to overcome the same. (250 words) Reference: pib.gov.in , bloombergquint.com Why the question: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2020-21 in the Parliament on the first day of the Budget session. …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4. “There are no short cuts; only persistent and focused efforts at the highest level of government will improve preventive care and primary healthcare.” Examine how to make the Indian healthcare system to become more sustainable as well as …
Topic: Indian Constitution– historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 3. Discuss the constitutional provisions available for the Finance Commission of India and explain its significance. Also, examine how the 15th Finance Commission report has the potential to transform the financial governance of India’s municipalities .(250 words) Reference: Indian Express Why the …
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues; 2. Environmental movements in India have initiated protest action against the forces and agencies responsible for environmental degradation. Comment. (250 words) Reference: India’s Since Independence by Bipan Chandra. Why the question: The question is part of …
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues; 1. Why did India choose to go in for the production of nuclear weapons? Trace the evolution of India’s nuclear policy. (250 words) Reference: India’s Since Independence by Bipan Chandra. Why the question: The question is …
