Month: February 2021

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The lives of great leaders inspire us in many ways. Which leader has had a lasting impact on you and in what way? Explain one outstanding value that you have imbibed from him/her and its importance to being a civil servant.

Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships. 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. The lives of great leaders inspire …

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“Frequent transfers of public servants affect their morale and weaken administration”, do you agree? Explain and present your opinion with suitable justifications.

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. “Frequent transfers …

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Analyze the government initiatives to reduce India’s energy import dependence in the backdrop of recent rise in the petroleum and oil prices also suggest measures for the same.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 5. Analyze the government initiatives to reduce India’s energy import dependence in the backdrop of recent rise in the petroleum and oil prices also suggest measures for the same. (250 words) Reference:  The Hindu , Indian Express Why the question: Speaking on the increase in petrol and diesel …

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Surmounting investments in human and physical digital infrastructure will provide India an opportunity to shine in global market for digital information-technology services. Comment.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 4. Surmounting investments in human and physical digital infrastructure will provide India an opportunity to shine in global market for digital information-technology services. Comment. (250 words) Reference:  Financial Express Why the question: The article highlights India’s need to focus on …

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“Corruption undermines the credibility of the public sector, erodes trust in governments and their ability to steer a country to achieve high economic growth and shared prosperity, In this context discuss how India can make progress in the fight against corruption.

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-4: challenges of corruption. 3. “Corruption undermines the credibility of the public sector, erodes trust in governments and their ability to steer a country to achieve high economic growth …

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Rights without duties will lead to lawlessness. Examine the statement in context of the relevance of fundamental duties in present times.

Topic: Fundamental duties, 2. Rights without duties will lead to lawlessness. Examine the statement in context of the relevance of fundamental duties in present times. (250 words) Reference:  Indian polity by Lakshmikant Why the question: The question aims to examine the importance of fundamental duties enshrined in the Indian constitution. Key Demand of the question: …

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Examine the limitations in amending any part of the Indian constitution.

Topic: Basic Structure, Amendment of constitution 1. Examine the limitations in amending any part of the Indian constitution. (250 words) Reference:  Indian polity by Lakshmikant Why the question: The question is based on the basic structure concept and the amend ability of Indian constitution. Key Demand of the question: One is expected to discuss the …

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INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 24 February 2021

InstaLinks help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their static …

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Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA)

Topics Covered: Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA): Context: Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) had recently cancelled its “indigenous cow science” examination after widespread criticism about its promotion of fake claims and pseudoscience. Now, the Animal Husbandry Department has said that RKA had “no mandate” to conduct such an examination. What’s the issue? …

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Mizoram group seeks asylum for coup-hit Myanmar villagers

Topics Covered: International Ethics. Mizoram group seeks asylum for coup-hit Myanmar villagers: Context: Mizoram’s apex students’ body has asked the State government to provide asylum to some villagers in Myanmar affected by the military coup there. The State government has said that asylum would be considered if there was a formal request cleared by the Centre. …

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Pharma exports to Arab nations cumbersome

Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Pharma exports to Arab nations cumbersome: Context: India has urged Arab countries to make it easier to export pharmaceutical products to the region and asked them to tap Indian farms to secure food supplies, as it seeks to diversify the …

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Govt. to review anti-dumping duty on Chinese steel products

Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Govt. to review anti-dumping duty on Chinese steel products: Context: The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under Commerce Ministry, has initiated a probe to review the need for continuing imposition of anti-dumping duty on certain types of steel products …

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UN Human Rights Council

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. UN Human Rights Council: Context: In his address to the United Nations Human Rights Council, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said: Terrorism continues to be one of the gravest threats to humankind and a crime against humanity, which violates the most fundamental human rights …

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