Author: Parth Verma

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 16th November

GS-1 Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

GS-4 Aptitude

Question 1)

Discuss the contributions of Ashfaqullah Khan in the Indian freedom struggle with special focus on his contributions to Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. 10 marks

Question 2)

Unrestricted digital media could pose threat to peace and harmony in society. However, its regulation by the government could give rise to several other issues. In light of this, examine the need for regulation of digital media and how implications of its regulation by the government. 10 marks

Question 3)

Indian economy suffers from the problem of reduced aggregate demand and dealing with it requires improving the income and productivity. In this context, suggest the ways to improve the income and productivity in the economy. 10 marks

Question 4)  

A state has been struck with floods and there is immense anger and frustration among people regarding delay in flood relief measures. A reason for the anger is that immediate relief is directed towards localities where the local MLA and MP (belonging to the ruling party) reside. There have been incidents where people have physically attacked the relief personnel. It is winter and there is threat of adverse weather in the coming week. You have been brought in as the new District collector as the previous one was transferred due to public pressure on the political leadership. Your senior has directed you to give special attention towards the same locality where the loyal voters of the MLA and MP live. In this background – 1. Bring out and discuss the ethical issues involved in the above case. 2. Also suggest the right course of action in the given situation. 10 marks

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Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 13th November

GS-1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. 

GS-4 Case Studies.

Question 1)

Discuss the major provisions of Poona Pact. Was it a Precursor to affirmative actions post-independence? Examine. 10 marks

Question 2)

The legal language in India suffers from several flaws which have several implications for the governance of the country. In light of this, examine the issues with the legal language in India and suggest the measures to deal with the issue. 10 marks

Question 3)

India has been facing the challenge of credit over the last 10 years. The challenge is indicative of issues India’s financial sector faces. In light of this, examine the issues faced by the financial institution in India and suggest the changes to make them strong to cater to the demands of Indian economy. 10 marks

Question 4)  

Due to the contemporary developments in the information technology and convergence, the accesses of adults and children to media including variety of entertainment have increased. The children have impressionable minds and the quality of entertainment would have a bearing on them even when they grow adults. One moderately rich family has two children who have given mobile phones to their children with internet connection so that they can complement their studies with huge amount of information and aids available on the internet. Father encourage children to ‘grow with the technology of their times’ and rather than ‘forcing discipline’ on them. However, there is also misuse of information technology. The students are engaging in many undesirable activities outside the school, especially their exposure to many computer games (Blue Whale Challenge, Dead Space 2, Mortal Kombat, Medal of Honour, Call of Duty Black OPS, New Vegas etc.), which are known to be fatal and addictive, impinging on their education and value systems. In this context, what steps parents can take to stop such new and pervasive kind of menace due to the unrestricted use of the computers and mobile phones? Also discuss importance of “forced discipline” in this case. 10 marks

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Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 12th November

GS-1 Indian National Movement.

GS-4 Case Studies.

Question 1)

With the double whammy of Monsoon and the pandemic, the conditions of the urban poor are more deplorable than that of their rural counterparts. Comment. 10 marks

Question 2)

Strong public sector capacities in healthcare are imperative to achieve medical preparedness for disasters. In light of this, examine the disaster preparedness of the public healthcare system in India and suggest ways to achieve it. 10 marks

Question 3)

There have been increasing instance of the judicial review of the decision of the central bank. What are the challenges in judicial review the central bank’s actions? 10 marks

Question 4)  

In Beed district of Maharashtra, 50 per cent of the women have been reported for hysterectomies. These women are as young as 25. The majorities of these women are cane cutters and migrate to the sugar belt of western Maharashtra during the cane cutting season; with the drought intensifying, the number of migrants multiplies. The contractor is keen to have women without wombs in his group of cane cutters, as they incur financial loses when any of the labourer goes for maternity leave. Moreover, menstruating women demand rest and toilets facilities. However, it is an unofficial dictum and contractors say that women are doing it voluntarily. It has also been observed that the child sex ratio in this district is an abysmal 807. For hysterectomies and abortion, the numbers of illegal clinics continue to proliferate in the district. Identify the ethical issues in above situation. As a DM magistrate of the concerned district, identify the course of action. What innovative steps you will take to solve this problem? 10 marks

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Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 11th November

GS-1 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 

GS-4 Case Studies.

Question 1)

“Buddhism was more of a social movement under the backing of a religion”. Elucidate. 10 marks

Question 2)

The Election Commission of India has a much wider mandate than its counterpart in the U.S. and this has ensured the smoother power transfer in the U.S. In light of this compare the powers of two commissions and explain how it helped in consolidating democracy. 10 marks

Question 3)

India needs an organic economic growth based on innovation and competitiveness instead of focusing specific sector in export-driven growth. Comment. 10 marks

Question 4)  

Due to the contemporary developments in the information technology and convergence, the accesses of adults and children to media including variety of entertainment have increased. The children have impressionable minds and the quality of entertainment would have a bearing on them even when they grow adults. One moderately rich family has two children who have given mobile phones to their children with internet connection so that they can complement their studies with huge amount of information and aids available on the internet. Father encourage children to ‘grow with the technology of their times’ and rather than ‘forcing discipline’ on them. However, there is also misuse of information technology. The students are engaging in many undesirable activities outside the school, especially their exposure to many computer games (Blue Whale Challenge, Dead Space 2, Mortal Kombat, Medal of Honour, Call of Duty Black OPS, New Vegas etc.), which are known to be fatal and addictive, impinging on their education and value systems. In this context, what steps parents can take to stop such new and pervasive kind of menace due to the unrestricted use of the computers and mobile phones? Also discuss importance of “forced discipline” in this case. 10 marks

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Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 10th November

GS-1 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 

GS-4 Case Studies.

Question 1)

In the context of new social movements of Independent India , Discuss the key features of the New Farmer’s movements. 10 marks

Question 2)

What constitutes India Indo-Pacific vision? Why is the region important for the world? What are the challenges India faces in fulfilling its vision in the region? 10 marks

Question 3)

As India pursues Atmanirbhar Bharat, there is a challenge of avoiding protectionist approach. In light of this, elaborate on the challenge of avoiding protectionist approach as India pursues Atmanirbhar Bharat. 10 marks

Question 4)  

You are a doctor in a government hospital. One of your lady friends got married in very rich and influential family. However, with passage of time you came to know that the family is very conservative as she visited you to seek your help in determining sex of the child at fetus stage. As her in-laws want a boy child to act as inheritor of the family. They have also ordered to abort the child if it is girl. Later her in-laws insisted hard and connected the doctor with the health minister on mobile phone. The minister said the doctor to help them in all possible manners without saying anything about the issue at hand. Thus reporting about the issue to police is waste. Answer the following questions: (a) What are the ethical dilemmas in the above case? (b) Do you think that your moral obligation also demands to help your friend? 10 marks

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Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 9th November

GS-1 Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. 

GS-4 Case Studies.

Question 1)

Sea-level rise (SLR) is a “well accepted” consequence of climate change. Analyse. 10 marks

Question 2)

Fairness and inclusion are the two dimensions of equity in education. However, the shift towards digital education throws new challenges to the New National Education Policy in achieving these two dimensions. Comment. 10 marks

Question 3)

India needs to explore the option of hydrogen-based vehicular fuel. But the adoption of it faces several challenges. In light of this, examine benefits and the challenges in adoption of hydrogen as a vehicular fuel. 10 marks

Question 4)  

Emotional intelligence in recent times has become the buzzword for determining the success of a person. Do you agree? If yes, mention the steps you have taken in your life to develop emotional intelligence. 10 marks

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Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 6th November

GS-1  Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. 

GS-4 Emotional Intelligence.

Question 1)

What do understand by Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current? Explain in detail its relations with warming up of Indian Ocean. 10 marks

Question 2)

States are at the forefront of development and generation of opportunities and growth. Yet, States are facing the weakened financial capacity in the recent past. Examine the reasons for the weakened financial powers of the State and suggest the measures to improve it. 10 marks

Question 3)

How the economic progress of a country is shaped by the productivity of its labour force? What are the ways to enhance productivity? Also elaborate on the role played by the technology. 10 marks

Question 4)  

“Mob not only threatens democracy but also is one of the greatest impediments for the civil servants to provide good governance.” Discuss. In such a context do you think the ‘citizen’ in citizen charter is a misnomer? Critically analyse. 10 marks

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Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 5th November

GS-1 Salient features of world’s physical geography.  

GS-4 Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work
culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.

Question 1)

Discuss the accomplishments and failures of Non-cooperation movement of 1920. Also elaborate upon its impact on the subsequent freedom movements in pre-independence India. 10 marks

Question 2)

Free speech is a basic right that preconditions the realisation of other rights. In light of this, examine Indian Constitutions approach toward free speech and how it differs from other democracies. 10 marks

Question 3)

Analyse the role played by the RBI in containing inflations? What are the legal provisions made to ensure the accountability of the RBI in this regard? 10 marks

Question 4)  

What do you understand by impartiality? Why is it regarded as cardinal value of civil services? 10 marks

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Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 4th November

GS-1 The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. 

GS-4 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; 

Question 1)

To what extent the British policies in colonial India transformed the agrarian structure of the time? Elucidate. 10 marks

Question 2)

What are the implications of India’s signing of foundational military agreements with the U.S. for India’s foreign policy. 10 marks

Question 3)

What are the platform workers? what are the issues faced by them? Suggest the measures to deal with the issues. 10 marks

Question 4)  

Explain the concept of ‘Saam, Daam, Dand, Bhed’.also discuss to what extent is it relevant today in determining ethical conduct of an individual? 10 marks

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Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 3rd November

GS-1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.

GS-2 Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 

Question 1)

Women instinctively fear for their safety every time they step out of their homes in many parts of India, Critically examine whether they enjoy the most basic of rights of free movement, enshrined in the Constitution? What should be the way forward? 10 marks

Question 2)

Despite turbulence in the region, India’s engagement with West Asia has always been characterised by non-alignment and ethos of equitable engagement. In light of this, elaborate on India’s approach to the region and contrast it with that of China’s. 10 marks

Question 3)

Discoms continues to be the weakest link in the electricity chain although they enjoy the regulated rate of return. What are the reasons for stress in the Discoms and suggest the measures to make them self-sustaining. 10 marks

Question 4)  

Some feel that values keep changing with time and situation, while others firmly believe that there are certain universal and eternal human values. Give your perception in this regard with due justification. 10 marks

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