[Insights Secure STHIR– 2021] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 17 June 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: Industrial Revolution 1. ‘Industrialisation was a mixed blessing.’ Explain by giving examples. …

What are the issues ailing Citizen’s Charters as an effective tool for holding public servants accountable? How can these issues be addressed?Explain.

Topic: Citizen’s Charters 7. What are the issues ailing Citizen’s Charters as an effective tool for holding public servants accountable? How can these issues be addressed?Explain. (250 words) Reference:  Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications Why the question: The question is based on the theme of Citizen’s charter. Key Demand of the question: Discuss …

The idea of Civil Services Board has been widely hailed as a key civil services reform; however it is not without its own limitation. Comment.

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. The idea …

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967 is India’s primary legal armament against terrorism. But its application has run into controversies on the grounds of breach of fundamental rights. Critically analyse.

Topic: GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. GS-3: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. 5. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967 is India’s primary legal armament against terrorism. But its application has …

Discuss the issues associated with global minimum tax and how it matters to India in the changing digital landscape where data is the new oil.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 4. Discuss the issues associated with global minimum tax and how it matters to India in the changing digital landscape where data is the new oil. (250 words) Reference:  Indian Express Why the question: The article deals with the issue …

“The COVID-19 vaccination drive demonstrates that India has become Atmanirbhar in vaccination against infectious diseases”, Elucidate.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 3.  “The COVID-19 vaccination drive demonstrates that India has become Atmanirbhar in vaccination against infectious diseases”, Elucidate. (250 words) Reference:  The Hindu Why the question: The question talks about the vaccination drive and the journey India has taken so …

Discuss how child marriages in India lead to an intergenerational cycle of poverty. Also suggest some measures to curb this menace.

Topic: GS-1: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. GS-2: Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 2. Discuss how child marriages in India lead to an intergenerational cycle of poverty. Also suggest some measures to curb this menace. (250 words) Reference: Down to Earth  Why the question: The question is based on the impact …

‘Industrialisation was a mixed blessing.’ Explain by giving examples.

Topic: Industrial Revolution 1. ‘Industrialisation was a mixed blessing.’ Explain by giving examples. (250 words) Reference:  Old NCERT World History Ch7 Industrial Revolution, Capitalism, Their Effect on Society, Rise of Trade Unions & Socialism Why the question: The question is from the static portions of GS paper I, part World history. Key Demand of the …