UN Report: Improving Maternal and newborn health and Survival and reducing stillbirth

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Social Justice: Health   Source: WHO  Context: According to a report by the United Nations global progress on improving maternal and newborn health has halted since 2015. Objective of the report: It outlines progress at the mid-point for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, and highlights priority actions towards eliminating …

Insufficient Representation of Women in India’s Workforce

GS Paper 1  Syllabus: Role of women   Source: BBC  Context: India surpassed China as the world’s most populous country, which led analysts to highlight the potential benefits of India’s demographic dividend. A major obstacle to realising this potential: Insufficient representation of women in India’s workforce. Significance of more women in the workforce: India could …

[MISSION 2023] Insights SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 11 May 2023

Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2023: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday General Studies – 1   Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of …

Fortitude can be seen as the foundation upon which other virtues can be built, as it enables public servants to act with moral and ethical integrity, and to persevere in the face of adversity. Discuss.

Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections. 7. Fortitude can be seen as the foundation upon which other virtues can be built, as it enables public servants to act with moral and ethical integrity, and to persevere in …

A responsive civil servant is someone who is committed to serving the public with professionalism, efficiency, and a strong sense of responsibility. Elaborate.

Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service 6. A responsive civil servant is someone who is committed to serving the public with professionalism, efficiency, and a strong sense of responsibility. Elaborate. (150 words) Difficulty level: Easy Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and …

Enumerate the major features of India’s space policy for the year 2023, and evaluate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the Indian space program.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. 5. Enumerate the major features of India’s space policy for the year 2023, and evaluate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the Indian space program. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu , Insights …

Despite various governmental measures aimed towards reducing it, maternal mortality rate (MMR) remains high in certain parts of India. Examine the reasons behind the persistence of high MMR and suggest additional measures that could be implemented to address this issue.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4. Despite various governmental measures aimed towards reducing it, maternal mortality rate (MMR) remains high in certain parts of India. Examine the reasons behind the persistence of high MMR and suggest additional measures that could be implemented to address …

Discuss the significance of a caste census in India and its potential impact on socio-economic policies. Analyse the arguments in favour of and against the demand for a caste census, and state your own opinion on the matter.”

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. 3. Discuss the significance of a caste census in India and its potential impact on socio-economic policies. Analyse the arguments …

During the Cold War, both superpowers engaged in a global competition for influence and power, which played out in various regions and countries around the world. Analyse.

Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society. 2. During the Cold War, both superpowers engaged in a global competition for influence and power, which played …

The uprising of 1857 greatly impacted the British rule in India. Initially, it began as a mutiny by the Indian soldiers, but quickly spread to involve the general population, including peasants, in large parts of northern India. Discuss.

Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. 1. The uprising of 1857 greatly impacted the British rule in India. Initially, it began as a mutiny by the Indian soldiers, but quickly spread to involve the general population, including peasants, in large parts of northern India. …