Month: June 2019

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 2) What is Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)? Why is it important, discuss its key features? (250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is about discussing the significance of ICANN. Demand of the question: The answer must discuss the key features of …

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Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 1) Discuss the merits and demerits of the concept of “One nation, One election” for Indian polity. (250 words) The hindu Why this question: Since the past few years it is observed that election take …

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Topics covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Climate change can trip small island states enroute SDGs: UN   What to study? For prelims: about SIDS and its members. For mains: Impact of climate change on SIDS, concerns and measures needed.   Context: Many small island developing states (SIDS) may fail to …

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Topics covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: ccNSO, ICANN and its key features.   Context: Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Services Companies) have announced …

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Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   African Union (AU)   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: AU- objectives, composition, functions and significance.   Context: India has for the first time extended $15 Million financial support to Niger as a support for organising African Union (AU) summit scheduled to …

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Topics covered: Issues related to education.   World Best Universities Ranking   What to study? For Prelims: QS World University Rankings and India’s top performers. For Mains: Reforms in higher education.   Context: QS World University Rankings for 2020 has been released. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is at the top of the global list …

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Topics covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Dispute Resolution Mechanism for solar/wind sector    What to study? For prelims and mains: DRM- need, significance, composition and functions.   Context: In a major decision to facilitate the solar and wind energy projects, …

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Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Composition, role, objectives and significance of FSDC.   Context: FSDC meeting held recently was chaired by the Union Finance Minister.   About FSDC: The Financial …

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Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.   President’s address to both Houses of Parliament   What to study? For Prelims and Mains: President’s address- what, when and how? Significance and other key features.   Context: President Ramnath Kovind recently addressed joint …

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Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. 7) What do …

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Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 6) “Non-cooperation with evil is as much a duty as it is to cooperate with the good”, explain in the context of civil services.(250 words) Ethics by Lexicon Publications …

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Topic:  Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 5) India faces a water crisis acute enough to cause popular unrest as it slowly assumes calamitous proportions. Discuss the causes that have led to such conditions and what needs to be done to address the situation on ground?   (250 words) Livemint   Why this …

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Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 4) Provide for a detailed critical assessment of poverty alleviation programmes of the country so far.(250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is straightforward and is about discussing the poverty alleviation programs of the country. Key demand of the question: One must discuss the successes and failures …

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Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 3) Discuss the growth redistribution conundrum in the context of poverty alleviation. How far is it justified? (250 words) Reference Why this question: The question is about discussing the growth redistribution conundrum with respect to the poverty alleviation. Key demand of the question: The answer must analyse in …

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