Mission Karmyogi: An attempt to change the face of civil services

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Role of Civil Services   Source: Indian Express Context: It is an Editorial article and gives good insights into the features and some good examples of Mission Karmyogi. You may note it down.   “Mission Karmayogi”- National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) It aims to transition civil services from …

The rising spate of ‘encounter’ culture for the disbursal instant justice, is a serious contravention to the rule of law and calls for immediate police reforms to put an end to this practice. Analyse.

Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy. 4. The rising spate of ‘encounter’ culture for the disbursal instant justice, is a serious contravention to the rule of law and calls for immediate police reforms to put an end to this practice. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question: A …

Elaborate upon the importance of civil services in maintaining the unity, integrity and the federal character of the nation and steering it to a path of prosperity. What reforms are needed to improve their efficiency and effectiveness?

Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy. 4. Elaborate upon the importance of civil services in maintaining the unity, integrity and the federal character of the nation and steering it to a path of prosperity. What reforms are needed to improve their efficiency and effectiveness? (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Live Mint Why …

What are the drawbacks of reserving cadre posts for certain particular civil services? Examine its impact on administration of India.

Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy. 4. What are the drawbacks of reserving cadre posts for certain particular civil services? Examine its impact on administration of India. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: A recent report about the Haryana government’s order appointing an IPS officer as principal secretary …

Trace the journey of police reforms in India since independence. Examine as to why despite many attempts at reforms, the police are top heavy, selectively efficient and unsympathetic. Suggest measures to have a more responsive and respected police force.

Topic:  Role of civil services in a democracy.  5. Trace the journey of police reforms in India since independence. Examine as to why despite many attempts at reforms, the police are top heavy, selectively efficient and unsympathetic. Suggest measures to have a more responsive and respected police force. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The …

Insights Daily Current Events, 25 June 2015

Insights Daily Current Events, 25 June 2015 ARCHIVES Australia to join China-led infra bank Australia, recently, announced that it would join the new China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as a founding member, contributing about $930 million to the financial institution of which India will be the second largest shareholder. About AIIB: The Asian Infrastructure …

ANTHROPOLOGY – DAILY ANSWER WRITING CHALLENGE

Topic: Human Evolution and emergence of Man Question Discus the single source versus multi-source of the origin of Homo-sapiens. Which of the two hypotheses do you think is more tenable.? Give reasons to support your answer. (200 words) Next Topic Human Evolution and emergence of Man

Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events and General Studies

ARCHIVES 28 May 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. The subsidy bill in India has increased many folds in recent years. In your opinion, which subsidies need to to be curbed and why? Comment. Business Standard 2. Examine the problems faced by the e-commerce industry in India. What should government …