Insights into Editorial: The challenge of skilling India

  Context: Speaking on the occasion of the World Youth Skills Day last week, Prime Minister yet again underscored the importance of a skilled workforce for achieving the goal of becoming Atmanirbhar Bharat. In today’s world, only those individuals and countries would grow which are skilled. PM Modi referred to the schemes and programmes run …

[Insights Secure STHIR– 2021] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 21 July 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 – 2   Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising …

You are posted as a DCP in the national capital of the country. In a locality which falls under your jurisdiction, protests have been going on for the last one month against a decision taken by the government. While these protests have been non-violent in nature and are being led by women, the protesters have blocked a major road which connects a number of satellite cities. This has led to traffic jams and congestion causing inconvenience to people who use this road for commuting to work causing hardships and a loss to the economy. A number of people filed complaints in this regard and also approached the courts. The High Court has directed the police to keep larger public interest in mind and take appropriate action. In light of the information given above, answer the following questions: While highlighting the significance of right to protest in a democratic setup, discuss the limitations on this right, even if the protests are non-violent, as in this case. What are the options available to you? Evaluate each of these options and choose the option you would adopt, giving reasons.

Topic: Case study 7. You are posted as a DCP in the national capital of the country. In a locality which falls under your jurisdiction, protests have been going on for the last one month against a decision taken by the government. While these protests have been non-violent in nature and are being led by …

What challenges do external non-state actors pose to India’s security? Comment.

Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security 6. What challenges do external non-state actors pose to India’s security? Comment. (250 words) Reference:  Times of India Why the question: The question is from the static portions of GS paper III, part internal security. Key Demand of the question: Discuss …

Why is India fighting the US, EU at WTO over a global fishing deal? Analyse its implications for India Ocean.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 5. Why is India fighting the US, EU at WTO over a global fishing deal? Analyse its implications for India Ocean. (250 words) Reference:  Live Mint Why the question: India has opposed a move by developed countries at the World …

Our country needs a more humane and sensitive police force that works for the welfare of the citizens. Comment.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4. Our country needs a more humane and sensitive police force that works for the welfare of the citizens. Comment. (250 words) Reference:  The Hindu Why the question: The article explains that a healthy Police system …

Individual talent alone cannot make India a great sporting nation, in this context discuss the need for creating a suitable ecosystem for sports development in India.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 3. Individual talent alone cannot make India a great sporting nation, in this context discuss the need for creating a suitable ecosystem for sports development in India. (250 words) Reference:  The Hindu Why the question: Upcoming summer Olympic games …

Amidst the gloom that has enveloped Afghanistan; one hope for many countries has been China’s potential role in stabilizing it. Elaborate.

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 2. Amidst the gloom that has enveloped Afghanistan; one hope for many countries has been China’s potential role in stabilizing it. Elaborate. (250 words) Reference:  Indian Express Why the question: The article explains how amid the gloom that has enveloped Afghanistan, one hope for many countries has been China’s …

Analyse the constitutional and legal safeguards in India with regard to state-led surveillance. Do you think they are adequate?

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 1. Analyse the constitutional and legal safeguards in India with regard to state-led surveillance. Do you think they are adequate? (250 words) Reference:  The Hindu Why the question: The ‘Pegasus Project’ report says that over “300 …