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Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism What to study? For prelims: WTOs dispute settlement mechanism- objectives, how it operates? For mains: issues associated and the need for reforms. Context: The World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) dispute settlement mechanism is on the brink of collapsing. […]
Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Hong Kong marks half-year protest anniversary What to study? For prelims: Geographical and political position of Hong Kong. For mains: Controversy over the extradition bill, concerns expressed, key features of the bill and what needs to be done? […]
Topics Covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources, issues relating to poverty and hunger. Human Development Index What to study? For Prelims: Key findings, about HDI. For Mains: Challenges, concerns and ways to address them. Context: UNDP has released the annual HDI 2019 report. […]
Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 6th Schedule of the Constitution What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Overview of autonomous councils constituted under 6th schedule of the constitution, measures announced for the strengthening of these institutions. Context: The centre has asserted that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, […]
Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Anglo- Indians in Lok Sabha and Assemblies What to study? For Prelims: Who is an Anglo Indian and constitutional provisions with regard to their nominations. For Mains: Issues over ending the reservation and what lies ahead? Context: Anglo-Indians […]
Insights Daily Current Affairs + PIB Summary 11 December 2019 Table of contents: GS Paper 1: Maharaja Surajmal and the third battle of panipat. GS Paper 2: Land Boundary Agreement (LBA). Data on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana. Skills Build Platform. GS Paper 1: Topics covered: Modern Indian […]
Topics Covered: Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders Skills Build Platform What to study? For Prelims and mains: Key features and significance of the programme. Context: India is the 4th country where this Skills Build platform has been launched on […]
Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for the protection of vulnerable sections of the society. Pib facts- Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana What to study? For Prelims: Key features of RVY and about ALIMCO. For Mains: Significance of the programme and similar policies for the aid of old aged. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana: Coverage: Senior Citizens, belonging to […]
Topics Covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Data on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use What to study? For Prelims and Mains: The problem of drug and substance abuse in the country- concerns, challenges and need for a robust policy. Context: The […]
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) What to study? For Prelims: What is LBA? For Mains: Issues and concerns involved, review of its implementation. Context: More than four years after the historic Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) between India and […]
GS Paper 1: Topics covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Maharaja Surajmal and the third battle of panipat What to study? For Prelims and mains: Battles that took place in panipat- overview, causes and outcomes, who was Maharaja Surajmal? Context: […]
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 7. “Progress in human development cannot be sustained without addressing environmental degradation and climate change”, comment on the statement in the light of recently released 2019 Human Development Index (HDI) vis-à-vis […]
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 6. Discuss the need for greater collaboration between the government and the private sector for developing trade-smart schemes that can ensure long-term sustainability for the growth of Indian industry.(250 Words) Financial Express Why this question: The recent […]
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. . Disaster and disaster management. 5. Provided the lack of effectiveness of the current global climate policy, the alternative strategy of the low carbon social development model adopted by India and China needs more consideration. Examine. (250 Words) The Hindu Why this question: The question […]
Topic: .Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 4. What are local bodies? Enumerate their key objectives. Discuss the causative factors of undue delay in conducting elections for these local bodies and highlight the impact of the same. (250 Words) The […]
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 3. The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a study done to produce comparable data on education policy and outcomes across countries. What is the aim of the test and how […]
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 2. Citizenship law amendment goes against non-discriminatory norms in the Constitution. Critically analyse.(250 Words) The Hindu Why this question: Home Minister Amit Shah moved Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019 in the […]
Topic: Salient aspects of Art forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. How far the recent discoveries are capable in changing the older perspective of Indus Valley Civilisation? Discuss.(250 Words) Businessline Why this question: The question aims to discuss the impact of recent discoveries with respect to the Indus […]
Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 7. “Death is not the greatest […]
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. “The oxygen bars are the new entrants in the field to tackle pollution in major cities in India”. Elucidate.( 250 Words) The Hindu Why this question: The article is based on the concept of oxygen bars that are being seen as a […]