Day: November 13, 2019

Topics Covered: Issues related to health.   World Pneumonia Day   What to study? For Prelims and mains: the disease- burden, symptoms, spread, vulnerability and treatment.   Context: Since 2009, November 12 has been observed as World Pneumonia Day to raise awareness about the infection.   About Pneumonia: The World Health Organisation (WHO) identifies pneumonia …

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Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Money laundering related issues.   FCRA and foreign funding   What to study? For Prelims: FCRA guidelines on foreign funding to NGOs, eligibility. For Mains: Misuse of foreign funds, issues and the need for stringent …

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Topics Covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Chhattisgarh moots law to protect journalists   What to study? For Prelims: Key provisions in the draft. For Mains: Need for and significance of the law.   Context: A draft bill has been prepared by a committee …

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Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.   Pardoning powers of President   What to study? For Prelims: Overview of pardoning powers of President and Governor. For Mains: Concerns and issues associated.   Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent a letter to the Punjab government …

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Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.   Maharashtra placed under President’s Rule   What to study? For Prelims: What is President’s rule? Implications of the rule. For Mains: Controversies over the misuse of this power and measures to address them.   Context: President Ram Nath Kovind has …

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Topic:  Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections, leadership. 7) “Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love”. Explain the significance of kindness as a virtue in one’s life.(250 words) …

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Topic:  Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. . Disaster and disaster management. 6) “Our thirst for more water is making the ocean saltier”, in the light of the above statement discuss increasing salinity as one of the most important environmental issues of the 21st century. (250 words) Reference Why this question: The article …

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Topic:  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 5) With the manufacturing sector in India unable to provide employment opportunities to the youth, the digital platforms provide work to the growing demographic of youth in the country. In this context discuss the need for regulating them and the …

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Topic:  Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4) If the Panchayat allocations are combined with MGNREGA to support asset creation, it can activate infrastructure growth, resulting in additional income and improved conditions in the rural India. Elucidate.(250 words) Financialexpress Why this question: The …

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Topic:Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 3) Despite unique constitutional position, the Governor is sometimes not seen as willing or able to discharge his functions as impartial and efficient as envisioned by the fathers of the constitution. Analyse.(250 words) The hindu Why …

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Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. 2) “The Government is the master of the country and the Prime Minister is the master of the Government.” In this context, discuss the Functions and Powers of the Prime Minister as …

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