Day: February 23, 2023

Topic: Ethics in Public Service Q7. How can we ensure the ethical use of social media by bureaucrats, and what mechanisms can be employed to regulate and enforce such ethical standards? (150 Words)  Reference: Times of India  Difficulty level: Moderate  Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper …

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Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; Q6. To what extent do cultural and societal norms shape an individual’s moral values, and how can individuals reconcile conflicting personal morality with the expectations of their community or society? (150 Words)  Difficulty level: Moderate  Why the question: The question …

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Topic: Environment Conservation Q5. List down the initiatives taken by India to conserve biodiversity, and examine their effectiveness. (250 Words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: The Hindu Why the question: This came in the Hindu editorial. Also, there is a summit going on under the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea (UNCLOS) for the conservation of …

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Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections Q4. What are the staffing problems and other concerns affecting the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) in India and their …

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Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.  Q3. “Empowering the rural workforce, one job at a time – MGNREGA is a powerful tool for poverty alleviation, but its success lies in addressing the challenges that hinder its potential”. Discuss (250 Words)  Difficulty level: Easy …

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Topic: Indian Constitution/ Social Justice Q2. What are India’s major social and political contradictions after 75 years of independence, and what measures can be taken to address them? (250 Words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The question is taken from the Editorial Article of the Hindu. It talks about social and political issues …

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Topic: Geography: Important Geophysical phenomena. Q1. “Rising temperatures, scorching heat, and economic distress – Heat dome is a triple threat to India’s progress”. Explain how heat domes are formed and enumerate their socio-economic impact. (250 Words)  Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: IE, Hindu BL  Why the question: ‘Heat dome’ over North-West India may retract from Wednesday. Also, the …

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