Category: Ranker Webinars

Topics for Today’s questions:

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

GS-2 Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure

GS-3  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment; Government Budgeting.

GS-4  Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships.

 

Questions:

Question 1)

 

Q.1) Describe the evolution and development of regional temple architecture of South India with special reference to Pallavas (15 Marks)

 

Question 2)

Q.2) Federalism in India has always had political relevance, but it has rarely been an axis of political mobilisation. What are the factors responsible for this? Suggest the way forward for the states to overcome these factors. (10 Marks)

Question 3)

Q.3) Examine the evolution of the tax system in India and assess the contribution of the reports of the Tax Reforms Commission in improving India’s tax system through its various recommendations. (10 Marks)

Question 4)  

Q.4) What does following quotation means to you in present context. “Without civic morality communities perish; without personal morality their survival has no value” Bertrand Russell. (10 marks)

 

HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?

1. Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.

2. A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.

3. You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.

4.  Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.

5. Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.

6. If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 1st June is uploaded on 1st June then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis

7. If you are writing answers late, for example, 1st June is uploaded on 3rd June, then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.

8. We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Swatantra so that the mentor is notified about your answer.

*In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*. Swatantra Sir’s tag is available, tag him.

For the philosophy of AWE and payment: 

Topics for Today’s questions:

GS-1   Geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

GS-2  Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

GS-3  Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers

GS-4  Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships.

 

Questions:

Question 1)

 

Q.1) Wetlands are indispensable for the countless benefits or “ecosystem services” that they provide however they are extremely stressed. In the light of above statement Highlight the significance of wetland ecosystems, particularly in the urban areas. Also mention the steps that are being taken by the government for integrated management of wetland ecosystems. (15 Marks)

 

Question 2)

Q.2) India must deal with a number of new actors that have carved out a role for themselves in its north-western frontier. One of such actors is Turkey. What should be India’s policy in dealing with Turkey as it seeks to expand its influence in the region? (10 marks)

Question 3)

Q.3) How dairy sector plays a significant role in India’s agriculture sector? How private players can help the sector grow more? (10 Marks)

Question 4)  

Q.4) Being ethical means not only having high standards, but acting according to them and issuing sanctions against their violation. Illustrate. (10 Marks)

 

HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?

1. Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.

2. A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.

3. You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.

4.  Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.

5. Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.

6. If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 1st June is uploaded on 1st June then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis

7. If you are writing answers late, for example, 1st June is uploaded on 3rd June, then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.

8. We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Swatantra so that the mentor is notified about your answer.

*In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*. Swatantra Sir’s tag is available, tag him.

For the philosophy of AWE and payment: 

Context

• India is planning to put in place a technological & regulatory framework.
• The Department of Space (DoS) has released the draft National Space Transportation Policy.
• Private players eager to leverage national facilities and the new policy aims to unlock the potential in space sector.

In this article we will discuss and analyse all aspects of this issue.

National Space Transportation Policy

• The Department of Space (DoS) has placed the ‘Draft National Space Transportation Policy 2020 – Norms, Guidelines & Procedures (NGP)’ for implementation in public domain for comments & suggestions.
• It covers all aspects of rocket launching, launchpads, reentry of a space object and others.
• Indian National Space Promotion & Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), an independent body under the DoS has been specified as the nodal agency for all approvals related to launches by the private sector.

A boost for private players

• The policy aims to unlock the potential of the space sector in the country with respect to space transportation systems.
• It will create a healthy ecosystem for private companies to develop launch vehicles and launch them from Indian Territory.

(1) Launching of rockets

• The draft policy allows Indian private companies to establish and operate rocket launch sites within and outside the country, after getting prior authorization from the government.
• Rocket launch (orbital or sub-orbital) from Indian or overseas territory can be carried out only with authorization from IN-SPACe.
• The launch could be from own or leased launch site and also from mobile platforms (land, sea or air).

(2) Financial guarantee

• As per the policy, IN-SPACe authorization requires financial guarantee or insurance cover by proposer under its ownership to fulfil nation’s liability as per international agreements.

(3) Launches outside India

• If the launch site is overseas, all necessary approvals for undertaking the activities in another country must be under the applicable laws of that country.
• IN-SPACe will authorize the launch activity by the Indian Entity after verifying clearances accorded by Ministry of External Affairs or any other Ministry.
• IN-SPACe or India shall not have any liability related to launches performed outside of the territory of India.

(4) Green technologies

• The draft policy states that ISRO should focus on Research and Development (R&D), green fuels, robotic space exploration and reusable rockets.
• It states that focused research on new propulsion systems based on semi-cryogenic, liquid oxygen-methane and green propellants is essential.
• ISRO is developing green propulsion through hydrogen peroxide for the rocket that will power the ‘Gaganyaan’ mission (India’s 1st Human Space Flight Programme).
• ISRO is developing a green fuel – LOX (Liquid Oxygen)/Methane – LOX as oxidiser and methane as fuel.

Why need such a policy?

• Indian entities can eye the big opportunity to capture a share of the global launch services market.
• It facilitates R&D to build space transportation capabilities for future space endeavours along with commercial exploitation.
• The establishment of space enterprises has the potential to boost the economy by creating direct & indirect employment.
• It enables the commercial utilization of the launch capacity and space transportation technologies developed by the DoS through its commercial arms.
• Private sector ecosystem in Space Transportation is growing globally.
• It paves the way for engaging in mutually beneficial partnerships with international space agencies/technology providers towards the joint development of advanced space transportation capabilities. 

Salient features of the policy

• The policy is a comprehensive document with guidelines right from the start of the mission and till the coming back of the rocket.
• The draft policy also talks about robotics which is needed for space stations.
• The policy is really a futuristic document since it talks of private launch pads.

Some shortcomings

• Space is an important sector where we require capital investments from outside. This is where the policy is silent.  
• Indian big players have no keen interest in space-based industries. This would make the private arm totally based on startups.
• The policy is also silent on the military, space weapons, suborbital tourism etc.
• The policy also talks about launching activities from Seas.  This can create security issues that need to be taken care of.
• It can create challenges in implementation since it has created a single-window approval agency like IN-SPACe. This could hamper the Ease of Doing Business.
• Also, the policy is not clear about startups and research.

Way forward

• It is essential for the DOS to work towards advanced space transportation capabilities including new propulsion systems, reusability as well as heavy lift capabilities to undertake robotic/human space exploration.
• In order to enable missions like human spaceflight and robotic space exploration, the current capabilities of DOS/ISRO have to be significantly enhanced towards heavy lift and reusable space transportation systems.

Conclusion

• ISRO till now proved it’s worth and has brought a lot of laurels to India. Now the time has come that Indian industry also lives up to the standards set up by ISRO.

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Reference

Topics for Today’s questions:

GS-1   Geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

GS-2 Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure

GS-3  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 

GS-4  Probity in Governance: Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.

 

Questions:

Question 1)

 

Q.1) Recently countries like Australia, Cyprus witnessed the most destructive forest fires ever. Are forest fires inherently bad ? What are the causes of uncontrolled forest fire? Discuss their the ecological, economic and social impacts. (15 marks)

 

Question 2)

Q. 2) The federal model in Delhi is different from other states-Centre relations. Do you think it requires and any changes? (10 Marks)

Question 3)

Q.3) What is middle income trap? How India can escape it by focusing on increasing productivity? (10 marks)

Question 4)  

Q.4) What do you understand by citizen charter? What important aspects should be included in a citizen charter to make it effective? (10 Marks)

 

HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?

1. Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.

2. A Mentor’s Comment will be available for all answers. This can be used as a guidance tool but we encourage you to write original answers.

3. You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.

4.  Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.

5. Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.

6. If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 1st June is uploaded on 1st June then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis

7. If you are writing answers late, for example, 1st June is uploaded on 3rd June, then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.

8. We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Swatantra so that the mentor is notified about your answer.

*In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*. Swatantra Sir’s tag is available, tag him.

For the philosophy of AWE and payment: 

Register for a Live Webinar with Me – Date: 04 July 2021, Time: 3 PM

In the great war of Mahabharata between Kaurava and Pandava, both wanted Krishna on their side. He gave both of them the choice of either his entire army, or himself as charioteer on a condition that he would neither fight nor hold any weapon. Duryodhana happily chose his army while Arjuna his guidance by choosing him as his charioteer.  

There was a reason why Arjun chose Krishna, he was the person who provided the intelligence, the guidance, and knew the strength and weaknesses of Arjuna. We know the result of the Kurushetra war, which was won by Arjuna under his guidance. He guided Arjuna to avoid mistakes and strive for his best towards victory.

Similarly, for UPSC aspirants those who have right guidance to clear Prelims, while others often commit mistakes that cost them success even at the first level i.e. the UPSC prelims. Around 95% fail at this level only. 

There are Three mistakes of UPSC preparation- the mistakes which cost attempts and dreams:

#Mistake No-1: Relying on short cuts and long cuts:

#Mistake No- 2: Not developing conceptual understanding and interlinking: 

#Mistake-No 3. Poor Assessment of own preparation i.e. Practice tests

It is said that Insanity is doing the same thing again and again and expecting different results. Let’s do that differently this time.

Understanding those mistakes and rectifying it helped me to score 145.34 and 142 in UPSC prelims GS paper when the cutoffs were 102 and 98 respectively and always above 120 plus in all attempts. 

Fortunately, there is still around 100 days before you sit in Prelims- 2021. All you need is a mentor and a guide who understands your preparation as Krishna and helps you hit only the TARGET nothing else. Someone who himself has scored 120 plus always Prelims and understands part and parcel of the exam process.

If you are willing to give your 110%, I will be available to ensure in the next 90 days  that you will come out of the examination hall with confidence and not with borderline cases, who waste next month in anticipation of prelims results, which could utilised for mains.

So if you are determined and willing to work hard, then only you are welcome to webinar on this Sunday (04.07.2021) at 3PM. 

In this webinar, you can expect to learn about:

# 90 days concrete plan for Prelims-2021

#Changed pattern of prelims- overall change and subject wise change

#Subject specific focus : Polity, economy, ecology, history, geography, art and culture, S&T and IR: resources, methods, scope and utility in pre and mains

#Current affairs: Learn keywords approach

#How to revise effectively and not merely review?

#Time Management skills and optimal utilisation of resources

# Maximum benefit from Test series: Learn 3 fold approach to solve questions 

#An interactive Q&A session with Santosh Gupta sir. 

#Important Civilsdaily softcopies takeaway for exam preparation.

-Not only ideas, but a concrete 90 days plan of execution.

See you soon!

A quick bit about Santosh Gupta:

Santosh Gupta sir has scored above 140 twice in UPSC prelims and always 120 plus in all 6 attempts. He wrote all 6 mains and appeared for Interview 3 times. He has qualified UPSC EPFO and BPSC 56-59th also. He is presently working as Assistant Commissioner in Commercial Tax Department in Government of Bihar. He has been teaching and mentoring UPSC aspirants for the last 5 years with tremendous interest in environment and ecology and Polity.

Register for a Live Webinar with Me – Date: 04 July 2021, Time: 3 PM

In the great war of Mahabharata between Kaurava and Pandava, both wanted Krishna on their side. He gave both of them the choice of either his entire army, or himself as charioteer on a condition that he would neither fight nor hold any weapon. Duryodhana happily chose his army while Arjuna his guidance by choosing him as his charioteer.  

There was a reason why Arjun chose Krishna, he was the person who provided the intelligence, the guidance, and knew the strength and weaknesses of Arjuna. We know the result of the Kurushetra war, which was won by Arjuna under his guidance. He guided Arjuna to avoid mistakes and strive for his best towards victory.

Similarly, for UPSC aspirants those who have right guidance to clear Prelims, while others often commit mistakes that cost them success even at the first level i.e. the UPSC prelims. Around 95% fail at this level only. 

There are Three mistakes of UPSC preparation- the mistakes which cost attempts and dreams:

#Mistake No-1: Relying on short cuts and long cuts:

#Mistake No- 2: Not developing conceptual understanding and interlinking: 

#Mistake-No 3. Poor Assessment of own preparation i.e. Practice tests

It is said that Insanity is doing the same thing again and again and expecting different results. Let’s do that differently this time.

Understanding those mistakes and rectifying it helped me to score 145.34 and 142 in UPSC prelims GS paper when the cutoffs were 102 and 98 respectively and always above 120 plus in all attempts. 

Fortunately, there is still around 100 days before you sit in Prelims- 2021. All you need is a mentor and a guide who understands your preparation as Krishna and helps you hit only the TARGET nothing else. Someone who himself has scored 120 plus always Prelims and understands part and parcel of the exam process.

If you are willing to give your 110%, I will be available to ensure in the next 90 days  that you will come out of the examination hall with confidence and not with borderline cases, who waste next month in anticipation of prelims results, which could utilised for mains.

So if you are determined and willing to work hard, then only you are welcome to webinar on this Sunday (04.07.2021) at 3PM. 

In this webinar, you can expect to learn about:

# 90 days concrete plan for Prelims-2021

#Changed pattern of prelims- overall change and subject wise change

#Subject specific focus : Polity, economy, ecology, history, geography, art and culture, S&T and IR: resources, methods, scope and utility in pre and mains

#Current affairs: Learn keywords approach

#How to revise effectively and not merely review?

#Time Management skills and optimal utilisation of resources

# Maximum benefit from Test series: Learn 3 fold approach to solve questions 

#An interactive Q&A session with Santosh Gupta sir. 

#Important Civilsdaily softcopies takeaway for exam preparation.

-Not only ideas, but a concrete 90 days plan of execution.

See you soon!

A quick bit about Santosh Gupta:

Santosh Gupta sir has scored above 140 twice in UPSC prelims and always 120 plus in all 6 attempts. He wrote all 6 mains and appeared for Interview 3 times. He has qualified UPSC EPFO and BPSC 56-59th also. He is presently working as Assistant Commissioner in Commercial Tax Department in Government of Bihar. He has been teaching and mentoring UPSC aspirants for the last 5 years with tremendous interest in environment and ecology and Polity.

Register for a Live Webinar with Me – Date: 04 July 2021, Time: 3 PM

In the great war of Mahabharata between Kaurava and Pandava, both wanted Krishna on their side. He gave both of them the choice of either his entire army, or himself as charioteer on a condition that he would neither fight nor hold any weapon. Duryodhana happily chose his army while Arjuna his guidance by choosing him as his charioteer.  

There was a reason why Arjun chose Krishna, he was the person who provided the intelligence, the guidance, and knew the strength and weaknesses of Arjuna. We know the result of the Kurushetra war, which was won by Arjuna under his guidance. He guided Arjuna to avoid mistakes and strive for his best towards victory.

Similarly, for UPSC aspirants those who have right guidance to clear Prelims, while others often commit mistakes that cost them success even at the first level i.e. the UPSC prelims. Around 95% fail at this level only. 

There are Three mistakes of UPSC preparation- the mistakes which cost attempts and dreams:

#Mistake No-1: Relying on short cuts and long cuts:

#Mistake No- 2: Not developing conceptual understanding and interlinking: 

#Mistake-No 3. Poor Assessment of own preparation i.e. Practice tests

It is said that Insanity is doing the same thing again and again and expecting different results. Let’s do that differently this time.

Understanding those mistakes and rectifying it helped me to score 145.34 and 142 in UPSC prelims GS paper when the cutoffs were 102 and 98 respectively and always above 120 plus in all attempts. 

Fortunately, there is still around 100 days before you sit in Prelims- 2021. All you need is a mentor and a guide who understands your preparation as Krishna and helps you hit only the TARGET nothing else. Someone who himself has scored 120 plus always Prelims and understands part and parcel of the exam process.

If you are willing to give your 110%, I will be available to ensure in the next 90 days  that you will come out of the examination hall with confidence and not with borderline cases, who waste next month in anticipation of prelims results, which could utilised for mains.

So if you are determined and willing to work hard, then only you are welcome to webinar on this Sunday (04.07.2021) at 3PM. 

In this webinar, you can expect to learn about:

# 90 days concrete plan for Prelims-2021

#Changed pattern of prelims- overall change and subject wise change

#Subject specific focus : Polity, economy, ecology, history, geography, art and culture, S&T and IR: resources, methods, scope and utility in pre and mains

#Current affairs: Learn keywords approach

#How to revise effectively and not merely review?

#Time Management skills and optimal utilisation of resources

# Maximum benefit from Test series: Learn 3 fold approach to solve questions 

#An interactive Q&A session with Santosh Gupta sir. 

#Important Civilsdaily softcopies takeaway for exam preparation.

-Not only ideas, but a concrete 90 days plan of execution.

See you soon!

A quick bit about Santosh Gupta:

Santosh Gupta sir has scored above 140 twice in UPSC prelims and always 120 plus in all 6 attempts. He wrote all 6 mains and appeared for Interview 3 times. He has qualified UPSC EPFO and BPSC 56-59th also. He is presently working as Assistant Commissioner in Commercial Tax Department in Government of Bihar. He has been teaching and mentoring UPSC aspirants for the last 5 years with tremendous interest in environment and ecology and Polity.

Register for a Live Webinar with Me – Date: 04 July 2021, Time: 3 PM

In the great war of Mahabharata between Kaurava and Pandava, both wanted Krishna on their side. He gave both of them the choice of either his entire army, or himself as charioteer on a condition that he would neither fight nor hold any weapon. Duryodhana happily chose his army while Arjuna his guidance by choosing him as his charioteer.  

There was a reason why Arjun chose Krishna, he was the person who provided the intelligence, the guidance, and knew the strength and weaknesses of Arjuna. We know the result of the Kurushetra war, which was won by Arjuna under his guidance. He guided Arjuna to avoid mistakes and strive for his best towards victory.

Similarly, for UPSC aspirants those who have right guidance to clear Prelims, while others often commit mistakes that cost them success even at the first level i.e. the UPSC prelims. Around 95% fail at this level only. 

There are Three mistakes of UPSC preparation- the mistakes which cost attempts and dreams:

#Mistake No-1: Relying on short cuts and long cuts:

#Mistake No- 2: Not developing conceptual understanding and interlinking: 

#Mistake-No 3. Poor Assessment of own preparation i.e. Practice tests

It is said that Insanity is doing the same thing again and again and expecting different results. Let’s do that differently this time.

Understanding those mistakes and rectifying it helped me to score 145.34 and 142 in UPSC prelims GS paper when the cutoffs were 102 and 98 respectively and always above 120 plus in all attempts. 

Fortunately, there is still around 100 days before you sit in Prelims- 2021. All you need is a mentor and a guide who understands your preparation as Krishna and helps you hit only the TARGET nothing else. Someone who himself has scored 120 plus always Prelims and understands part and parcel of the exam process.

If you are willing to give your 110%, I will be available to ensure in the next 90 days  that you will come out of the examination hall with confidence and not with borderline cases, who waste next month in anticipation of prelims results, which could utilised for mains.

So if you are determined and willing to work hard, then only you are welcome to webinar on this Sunday (04.07.2021) at 3PM. 

In this webinar, you can expect to learn about:

# 90 days concrete plan for Prelims-2021

#Changed pattern of prelims- overall change and subject wise change

#Subject specific focus : Polity, economy, ecology, history, geography, art and culture, S&T and IR: resources, methods, scope and utility in pre and mains

#Current affairs: Learn keywords approach

#How to revise effectively and not merely review?

#Time Management skills and optimal utilisation of resources

# Maximum benefit from Test series: Learn 3 fold approach to solve questions 

#An interactive Q&A session with Santosh Gupta sir. 

#Important Civilsdaily softcopies takeaway for exam preparation.

-Not only ideas, but a concrete 90 days plan of execution.

See you soon!

A quick bit about Santosh Gupta:

Santosh Gupta sir has scored above 140 twice in UPSC prelims and always 120 plus in all 6 attempts. He wrote all 6 mains and appeared for Interview 3 times. He has qualified UPSC EPFO and BPSC 56-59th also. He is presently working as Assistant Commissioner in Commercial Tax Department in Government of Bihar. He has been teaching and mentoring UPSC aspirants for the last 5 years with tremendous interest in environment and ecology and Polity.