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Topics covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Indian economy and employment related issues.   ILO Commission’s Future of Work Report   What to study? For Prelims: About Global Commission on the Future of Work and ILO. For Mains: Highlights of the report, concerns raised, challenges and recommendations made.   Context: The […]

Topics Covered: Indian economy and issues related to inclusive growth.   Debt-to-GDP ratio of Centre and states   What to study? For Prelims: Meaning of Debt- to- GDP ratio- related key facts for Prelims. For Mains: Increasing Debt- concerns, challenges and measures to address them, recommendations by FRBM Committee.   Context: The centre has released […]

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations.   ‘Size India’ project   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: The project, objectives and significance, need for a […]

Topics Covered: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   Mekedatu project   What to study? For Prelims: Key facts and location […]

Topics Covered: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   Article 35A and related issues   What to study? For Prelims: Features of Article 35A. For Mains: Controversies and issues associated, is […]

Topic– Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 8) Analyze the debate between lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells?(250 words)  Livemint Why this question The article provides deep insight into battery technology used in electric vehicles which are going to become the preferred mode of transportation in the days and […]

Topic – Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. 7) The onset of digital age requires careful considerations in policy making to balance the interests of state and citizen, capital and consumer, public good and private hain. Discuss in context of the recent developments in […]

Topic- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 6) India needs to raise and sustain its growth rate at 8%. Discuss what measures need to be taken in this regard.(250 words) Economictimes Why this question India’s growth is poised to increase this year but has not been at […]

Topic – Indian polity : issues 5) The parliamentary developments in UK has led to utter confusion in UK but has important lessons that liberal democracies around the world can learn. Discuss in context of India whose parliamentary system borrows heavily from UK?(250 words) Indianexpress Why this question The article discusses the voting patterns in […]

Topic:  Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests 4) India should not allow the RCEP trade deal to fail. Do you agree. Comment.(250 words) Economictimes Directive word Comment- here we have to express our knowledge and […]

Topic– Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 3) Comment on what would Brexit, and the form it takes, mean for India and how should India prepare for this eventuality?(250 words) Reference Key demand of the question The question expects us to shed some light on the complications surrounding […]

Topic-Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders 2) As India copes with the digital age, it will have to navigate between diverse competing interests. Analyze.(250 words) The hindu Why this question The article discusses many of the competing interests and controversies […]

Topic– Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 1) In its present form, RCEP agreement, is good for the region but not for India. Critically analyze.(250 words) Reference Reference Why this question RCEP is an important trade agreement which will have significant implications for India. In this comment it […]

Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Methanol-blending in petrol   What to study? For Prelims: What is methanol blending, how does it help protect the environment? Key facts on methanol and methanol […]

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Groundwater ‘time bomb’ is ticking   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Groundwater crisis- causes, extent, concerns, challenges and measures by govt to save groundwater. […]

Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   Arab Economic and Social Development Summit   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: About Arab Economic and Social Development Summit, Arab League and Beirut declaration, brief overview of Syrian refugee crisis- causes, concerns and measures in place.   Context: Arab leaders and […]

Topics Covered: 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.   National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Features, performance and significance of […]

Topics Covered: Development processes and the development industry, the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes.   Project ReWeave   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Project ReWeave- […]

Topics Covered: Issues related to health.   Triple-drug therapy for lymphatic filariasis What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Triple-drug therapy, lymphatic filariasis- key facts, global concern on the disease.   Context: A pilot project to administer triple drug therapy with the long term aim of eradicating lymphatic filariasis was recently launched in Nagpur, Maharashtra. […]

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- Important amendments and parts. Salient features of RPA.   10th Schedule of the Constitution   What to study? For Prelims: Features of 10th schedule of the constitution, dismissal, exceptions and judicial review of the decision. For Mains: Significance of anti- defection law, concerns associated with its misuse and measures to improve […]