Month: March 2021

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Insights into Editorial: The absurdity of the anti-defection law

  Context: The events in Puducherry highlight, yet again, the absurdity of the anti-defection law. In what has now become the standard operating procedure, several MLAs from the treasury benches resigned, lowering the numbers required for a no-confidence motion to succeed. This formula has been seen recently in other States such as Madhya Pradesh and …

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[Insights Secure STHIR– 2021] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 1 March 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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Regulation and procedure of human clinical trials vary from nation to nation. Stem cell research, as an emerging biomedical field, requires approval for human trials and encounters multiple challenges. You are the head of a team of scientists who developed a new Tissue Engineering system, which appears to be a promising means of regenerating heart tissue. Trials of the system have already been conducted on animals and yielded good results. Millions of people suffering from critical hear  diseases would benefit immensely if this medication is immediately made available to them. However, you need to conduct human clinical trials before it could be commercialized. It is also known that the stringent regulatory environment in the country will mean that human trials and final approval will take many years before it is made commercially available. On the other hand, regulation of clinical trials in many poor countries is weak and quick approval is possible. Many of your competitors also resort to human trials in these countries, often bribing the officials for getting quick approvals. Given this situation, answer the following questions: (250 words)

Topic: regions 7. Regulation and procedure of human clinical trials vary from nation to nation. Stem cell research, as an emerging biomedical field, requires approval for human trials and encounters multiple challenges. You are the head of a team of scientists who developed a new Tissue Engineering system, which appears to be a promising means …

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While individual beliefs and values determine one’s subjective responsibility, it is the operational environment which guides/shapes the objective responsibility. Congruence between the two is inevitable for realizing the goal of objectivity in administrative decisions. Analyse.

Topic: Objectivity 6. While individual beliefs and values determine one’s subjective responsibility, it is the operational environment which guides/shapes the objective responsibility. Congruence between the two is inevitable for realizing the goal of objectivity in administrative decisions. Analyse. (250 words) Reference:  Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications. Why the question: The question is based …

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In the backdrop of commercialization of space sector, explain the limitations that are being faced by private sector in space exploration in India.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. 5. In the backdrop of commercialization of space sector, explain the limitations that are being faced by private sector in space exploration in India. (250 words) Reference:  Live Mint Why the question: The article explains how …

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Discuss the purpose of a cabinet committee while explaining the types and their composition. Why are cabinet committees important in dealing with the big issues of the day and the government’s overall strategy?

Topic: cabinet committees 3. Discuss the purpose of a cabinet committee while explaining the types and their composition. Why are cabinet committees important in dealing with the big issues of the day and the government’s overall strategy? (250 words) Reference:  Indian polity by Lakshmikant Why the question: The question is from the static portions of …

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“The Government is the master of the country and the Prime Minister is the master of the Government.” In this context, discuss the Functions and Powers of the Prime Minister as the head of the government.

Topic: Prime Minister 2. “The Government is the master of the country and the Prime Minister is the master of the Government.” In this context, discuss the Functions and Powers of the Prime Minister as the head of the government. (250 words) Reference:  Indian Polity by Lakshmikant Why the question: The question is from the …

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The Socio-Religious reformers of the 19-20th century aimed at modernization rather than westernization. Do you agree? Discuss.

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. 1. The Socio-Religious reformers of the 19-20th century aimed at modernization rather than westernization. Do you agree? Discuss. (250 words) Reference:  Modern Indian history by Spectrum Publications Why the question: The question is from the static …

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