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2nd July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 3rd July- GS-1  History of the world including events from the 18th century. GS-4 Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters. Question 1)  Unifying post-partition India and princely states under one administration was perhaps the most important task facing the political leadership. Explain. 10 marks Question 2)… Continue reading 2nd July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

AWE – Reminder – Enrollments Open for the Month of July & August and Important Announcement regarding the plan for the Month of July

Dear students, AWE Program is gaining popularity and seeing a lot of participation.     We request all students to renew their subscription for the upcoming months. Let’s keep the momentum going.  The accuracy and fairness of exams can be impacted by some candidate’s fear or anxiety around the exam process. Taking a test in Civilsdaily’s… Continue reading AWE – Reminder – Enrollments Open for the Month of July & August and Important Announcement regarding the plan for the Month of July

1st July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 2nd July- GS-1  Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. GS-4 Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information. Question 1)  Discuss the non-geographical factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world. 10 marks Question 2) Custodial… Continue reading 1st July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

30th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 1st July- GS-1  Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent). GS-4 Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. Question 1)  Explain how local winds are different from planetary winds. Giving examples, highlight the role of local… Continue reading 30th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

29th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 30th June- GS-1  Salient features of the world’s physical geography. GS-4 Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions. Question 1)  Critically examine how globalization has affected urban and rural society differently in India. 10 marks   Question 2) South Asia is perhaps the most natural regional… Continue reading 29th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

26th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 29th June- GS-1  Effects of globalization on Indian society. GS-4 Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration Question 1)  What do you understand by “Urban commons”? Examine their importance in ensuring ‘Just and liveable cities’ to all in the urban areas. 10 marks   Question 2) Stability… Continue reading 26th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

25th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 26th June- GS-1  Urbanization, their problems, and their remedies. GS-4 Case studies Question 1)  Explain the issues surrounding the policies and programme adopted by the Indian Government to tackle poverty. 10 marks   Question 2) Discuss the institutional framework set up at various levels under the Disaster Management… Continue reading 25th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

24th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 25th June- GS-1 Population and associated issues, poverty, and developmental issues. GS-4 Case studies Question 1) “Female literacy has a direct positive multiplier effect in tackling the problem of malnutrition in the country”. Comment. 10 marks   Question 2) The corona pandemic has exposed the inadequacies of our health… Continue reading 24th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

23rd June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 24th June- GS-1 Role of women and women’s organization. GS-4 Case studies Question 1) What are the reasons for persistence of patriarchy in our society? What is the difference between public and private patriarchy? Explain.10 Marks   Question 2) India has been heading the World Health Organisation’s executive… Continue reading 23rd June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

19th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 22nd June- GS-1  Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc.- their forms and effect on the society. GS-4 Case studies Question 1) Who were Marakkars? Discuss their role in the fight against Portuguese.10 marks   Question 2) Covid pandemic has highlighted a lot of structural issues in governance.… Continue reading 19th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

18th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 19th June- GS-1  History of the world including events from 18th century GS-4 Emotional Intelligence concepts Question 1) Land reforms remain an unfinished agenda even after 70 years of independence. Critically comment. 10 Marks   Question 2) The education system like other sectors has been disrupted due to… Continue reading 18th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

17th june 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 18th June- GS-1  Post-independence Consolidation GS-4 Aptitude for foundational values Question 1) Who was Rani Gaidinliu? Present a brief account of Zeliangrong movement. 10 marks   Question 2) Disaster Management Act-2005 has been invoked by the government to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, but the provisions of the… Continue reading 17th june 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

16th june 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 17th June- GS-1  The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. GS-4 Attitude Question 1) Underlying the achievements of chatrapati Shivaji, describe how his policy was helpful in the expansion of Marathas? Also discuss the reasons for the fall of… Continue reading 16th june 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Discuss in detail the various policies and programmes aimed to preserve and promote languages, folk dance, Art and culture of tribals in the country. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In introduction we have to briefly explain why we should preserve and promote our language and culture in general. The question is pretty much straight forward and in the body one must discuss the relevance of preserving and promoting the language, culture and art of the tribals. List out various schemes and policies… Continue reading Discuss in detail the various policies and programmes aimed to preserve and promote languages, folk dance, Art and culture of tribals in the country. 10 marks

Diligence is an imperative value for a civil servant as it stems from the belief that work is an end in itself and not a means to an end. Explain. 10 marks

Mentor Comment-  The question is about the concept of ethical due diligence, so in introduction we have to define what is diligence. In the body we have to discuss the concept of diligence. Then highlight its importance in civil services – why is it essential to profess due diligence? To what extent is it required… Continue reading Diligence is an imperative value for a civil servant as it stems from the belief that work is an end in itself and not a means to an end. Explain. 10 marks

Skill universities, which would go a long way in increasing the employability in India are need of the hour.In light of this, examine the issues that the skill education faces and suggest the changes our education system needs to impart the proper skill education.10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/covid-crisis-employment-education-skill-universities-6458972/ Employment has been a recurring theme of the UPSC papers. Consider 2014 question ” “While we flaunt  India’s demographic dividend, we ignore the dropping employability” What are we missing while doing so? Where will the jobs that India desperately needs come from? Explain. So, in this question, in your intro, you should… Continue reading Skill universities, which would go a long way in increasing the employability in India are need of the hour.In light of this, examine the issues that the skill education faces and suggest the changes our education system needs to impart the proper skill education.10 marks

“COVID pandemic has put the States in the dire fiscal position. What we need is more of the fiscal decentralisation now.” In light of this, along with other factors, elaborate on the role 15th Finance Commission could play in this regard.10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/coronavirus-finance-commission-india-fiscal-deficit-economic-package-covid-19-relief-measures-6458967/ In the intro, you can briefly state what do you mean by fiscal decentralisation. In the body, focus on the factors like  FRBM limits on state, reducing the debt/GDP ratio, conditions on the state by the central government while increasing the borrowing limits, issue of GST   and compensation for revenue loss, and… Continue reading “COVID pandemic has put the States in the dire fiscal position. What we need is more of the fiscal decentralisation now.” In light of this, along with other factors, elaborate on the role 15th Finance Commission could play in this regard.10 marks

Eye-Opener Coming Up! Catch the First Basic Polity Prelims Test (13th June) to Re-imagine How You Look At UPSC Prelims

Click here to enroll for the Prime Prelims TS 2021 What was it that initially made Great Britain bleed but subsequently helped it to secure a smashing victory in the second world war? Enigma it was. Alan Turing built the “Turing Machine” that helped decrypt the seemingly unbreakable German Code. Then something very astonishing followed.… Continue reading Eye-Opener Coming Up! Catch the First Basic Polity Prelims Test (13th June) to Re-imagine How You Look At UPSC Prelims

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