GS1 (Indian society)
In recent years why are dominant castes in many states demanding for reservation. What should Government do to arrest this trend?
Author: Explains
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6 Nov 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
Justice is not in Law, Justice is in all about how we treat each other
Instructions: Write the following essay in 1000-1200 words.
Some pointers on how to address the essay are given here by K Siddhartha.
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5 Nov 2016 | GS4 | You have just taken over as the head of office in an administrative department. In the office there are 8 people working for the past 20 years as daily wagers who are not regular government employees.
GS4 (Case study)
You have just taken over as the head of office in an administrative department. In the office there are 8 people working for the past 20 years as daily wagers who are not regular government employees.
One-year back, the ministry of personnel had issued clear guidelines that such people cannot be employed further. Following this, your boss had reported that no such workers are currently working in his charge, which includes your office, even though such people were continuing to work.
Your own ministry has now asked for a list of such people, for a one-time relaxation of recruitment rules to be requested to ministry of personnel.
This puts you in a fix, as your boss has reported nil, while the ministry wants such people so that they can be benefited.a. What are the options available to you?
b. Evaluate each of these options and choose the option you would adopt, giving reasons.
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5 Nov 2016 | GS3 | The Civil Aviation Ministry recently launched its Regional Connectivity Scheme called UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik). Discuss the main features of the scheme. What are the challenges that lie ahead for India to connect a large number of unconnected places and people with airways.
GS3 (Science and Technology)
The Civil Aviation Ministry recently launched its Regional Connectivity Scheme called UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik). Discuss the main features of the scheme. What are the challenges that lie ahead for India to connect a large number of unconnected places and people with airways.
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5 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the effect of reservation for women in Panchayati raj bodies in the process of women’s political empowerment. Critically analyse if women’s reservation is a sufficient condition for politically empowering women.
GS2 (Polity and Governance)
Discuss the effect of reservation for women in Panchayati raj bodies in the process of women’s political empowerment. Critically analyse if women’s reservation is a sufficient condition for politically empowering women.
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5 Nov 2016 | GS1 | What are the environmental changes that have occurred due to depletion of ozone layer. Analyse if the recent decision of phasing down the use of HFCs will reverse the process of this change and help to achieve the targets of keeping world temperature within limits.
GS1 (Geography)
What are the environmental changes that have occurred due to depletion of ozone layer. Analyse if the recent decision of phasing down the use of HFCs will reverse the process of this change and help to achieve the targets of keeping world temperature within limits.
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4 Nov 2016 | GS4 | What do integrity and intelligence refer to? Explain both in the context of Civil services, giving examples.
GS4 (Ethics in Public Administration)
“Success Will Come and Go, But Integrity Is Forever.” – Steve Forbes (Editor in chief – Forbes magazine)
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” – Bob Marley (Jamaican Singer)
“In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you.” – Warren Buffet (Second richest man in the world)a. What do integrity and intelligence refer to?
b. Explain both in the context of Civil services, giving examples.
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4 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Discuss how the recently launched INSAT 3DR satellite will improve weather monitoring.
GS3 (Science and Technology)
Discuss how the recently launched INSAT 3DR satellite will improve weather monitoring.
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4 Nov 2016 | GS2 | The only solution to recurring river water sharing disputes between states is to bring water in the Concurrent list or Union List. Critically discuss in the light of the recent Cauvery dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
GS2 (Governance and Polity)
The only solution to recurring river water sharing disputes between states is to bring water in the Concurrent list or Union List. Critically discuss in the light of the recent Cauvery dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
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4 Nov 2016 | GS1 | What are the likely impacts of global warming on food security, fisheries and ecosystem? Discuss in the context of the recently released IUCN report on ocean warming.
GS1 (Geography)
What are the likely impacts of global warming on food security, fisheries and ecosystem? Discuss in the context of the recently released IUCN report on ocean warming.