[MISSION 2022] Insights SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 18 March 2022

    Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1   Topic: Social empowerment 1. The national tele-mental health programme is a welcome …

One of the scientists working in the R&D laboratory of a major pharmaceutical company discovers that one of the company’s bestselling veterinary drugs has the potential to cure a currently incurable liver disease which is prevalent in tribal areas. However, developing a variant of the drug suitable for human being entailed a lot of research and development having a huge expenditure to the extent of Rs. 50 crores. It was unlikely that company would recover the cost as the disease was rampant only in poverty stricken areas having very little market otherwise.

Topic: Case Study 7. One of the scientists working in the R&D laboratory of a major pharmaceutical company discovers that one of the company’s bestselling veterinary drugs has the potential to cure a currently incurable liver disease which is prevalent in tribal areas. However, developing a variant of the drug suitable for human being entailed …

Elaborate on the importance of impartiality as a core value of civil service.

Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker- sections. 6. Elaborate on the importance of impartiality as a core value of civil service. (150 Words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications. Directive: Elaborate …

What is jobless growth? Examine the various concerns associated with jobless growth and suggest measures to overcome it.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 5. What is jobless growth? Examine the various concerns associated with jobless growth and suggest measures to overcome it. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Key Demand of the question: To write about the jobless growth, concerns surrounding it and steps …

What are the various issues with respect to goods and services tax (GST)?  Do you think that petroleum products should be included under GST? Critically Examine.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 4. What are the various issues with respect to goods and services tax (GST)?  Do you think that petroleum products should be included under GST? Critically Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the …

What do you understand by ‘de-dollarisation’? Analyse the measures that India must take to safeguard her interests as the phenomenon of ‘de-dollarisation’ gains momentum.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 3. What do you understand by ‘de-dollarisation’? Analyse the measures that India must take to safeguard her interests as the phenomenon of ‘de-dollarisation’ gains momentum. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Indian Express , Live Mint Why the question: …

Digitisation and computerisation of land records will play a significant role in land resource management and governance as well as resurgence of the national economy in the years to come. Discuss.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 2. Digitisation and computerisation of land records will play a significant role in land resource management and governance as well as resurgence of the national economy in the years to …

The national tele-mental health programme is a welcome step in main streaming mental health and wellness. But its success will depend on its ability to reach masses and destigmatise mental disorders in the society. Discuss.

Topic: Social empowerment 1. The national tele-mental health programme is a welcome step in main streaming mental health and wellness. But its success will depend on its ability to reach masses and destigmatise mental disorders in the society. Discuss.  (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate. Reference: New Indian Express Why the question: The government recognised the …