School, Higher & Teacher Education in India

Present Status Challenges in School Education Steps Taken Way Forward Higher Education in India Present Status Issues Steps Taken Government Bodies Way Forward Teacher Education in India Present Status Issues Steps Taken Way Forward These structured steps and measures are essential to revamp the ecosystem of teacher education, ensuring quality education through well-trained, accountable, and… Continue reading

DIGITAL EDUCATION/E-LEARNING

DIGITAL EDUCATION: It is a method of delivering educational information through the Internet and digital platforms. It is the process of sharing knowledge through various channels such as e-books, CDs, webinars and more. It is flexible and self-paced and suited for distance learning.e-Education has revolutionized the conventional method of chalk and board style of learning… Continue reading

EDUCATION IN INDIA

Previous Years Questions 2022-The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting incentive-based systems for children’s education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyze. (15M) 2020- National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient the education… Continue reading

IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON INDIAN SOCIETY

PYQs [2022] Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India. [2021] What is Cryptocurrency? How does it affect global security? Has it been affecting Indian society also? [2020] Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalization? Justify your answer. [2019] Are… Continue reading

SECULARISM

Secularism is a principle or ideology that advocates for separating religious institutions and beliefs from the affairs of the state, government, or public institutions. According to Akeel Bilgrami, Secularism consists of three commitments Quotes Secularism under the Indian constitution Significance of secularism Western vs Indian secularism Western secularism Indian secularism Implies a clear and distinct… Continue reading

REGIONALISM

PYQ 1. Growing feelings of regionalism are an important factor in the generation of demand for a separate state. Discuss. (2013) 2. What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that the unequal distribution of benefits of development on a regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer. (2016) 3. Has the formation of linguistic… Continue reading

COMMUNALISM

PYQs [2018] ‘Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation. Argue by giving suitable illustrations. [2017] Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India. (2017) Communalism is an aggressive political ideology linked to religion. According to Bipan Chandra,… Continue reading

CASTE SYSTEM

PYQs [2023] Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static? [2020] Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations. [2018] “The caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, the caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment. [2015] Debate the issue of… Continue reading

SALIENT FEATURES OF INDIAN SOCIETY

PYQ [2023] Do you think marriage as a sacrament is losing its value in Modern India? [2022] Analyze the salience of ‘sect’ in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region, and religion. [2022] Explore and evaluate the impact of ‘Work From Home’ on family relationships. [2021] How does Indian Society maintain continuity in traditional social values? Enumerate… Continue reading

Amendments of Indian Constitution

Constitutional forefathers were aware of the fact that an extremely rigid constitution would not fulfill the aspirations of future generations. They also believed that the Constitution should be a living document that would be shaped by the exigencies of the time. So, the constitution makers incorporated Part-XX (Article 368) to provide for a detailed procedure… Continue reading

FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES

42nd Amendment added Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution (Swaran Singh Committee recommendation) in 1976 through Part IV-A and Article 51-A, initially listing ten duties. 86th Amendment: Added an 11th duty in 2002, making it a duty for parents to provide education to children aged 6-14. Fundamental Duties emphasize citizens’ moral obligations and commitments to… Continue reading

DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY

Directive Principles of State Policy are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution from Articles 36 to 51. Dr B.R. Ambedkar described these principles as ‘novel features’ of the Indian Constitution. Granville Austin has described the Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights as the ‘Conscience of the Constitution’. It promotes the principles of social and economic… Continue reading

NATURE OF CONSTITUTION, CONSTITUTIONALISM, CONSTITUTIONAL MORALITY

Questions from this theme are increasing with time but solid narratives on the same are missing pushing aspirants to write substandard answers merely consolidating what they know. Previous Year Questions [2019] GSIV: What do you understand about the term “constitutional morality”? How does one uphold constitutional morality? (10M) [2021] ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the… Continue reading

PREAMBLE OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION

The American constitution was the first to begin with a preamble. Many counties, including India, followed this practice. A preamble is an introductory and Expressionary statement in a document that explains the document’s purpose and underlying philosophy. Historical Background On December 13, 1946, Nehru moved the ‘Objective Resolution’ in the Constituent Assembly. This resolution defined… Continue reading

Transparency and Accountability

All about transparency and accountability in governance in India, citizen charter, RTI & social audit.

Important Aspects of Governance

X-Factor Notes on Important Aspects of Governance for UPSC CSE Mains GS Paper II Prepared by Civilsdaily IAS’ Core Team & AIR 2, Animesh Pradhan Previous Year Questions on Important Aspects of Governance [2019] In the context of neo-liberal paradigm of development planning, multi-level planning is expected to make operations cost effective and remove many… Continue reading

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