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13th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 14th July-

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

GS-4 Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.

Question 1)

Is the concept of marriage less exclusionary in our country? In the context of same-sex marriage, discuss the need for a multi-pronged approach to deal with issue of prejudice and discrimination prevalent in society against them. 10 marks

Question 2)

Cooperative federalism in India has been facing a new hurdle in the form of fiscal constraints on the States emanating from the centre. Comment. 10 marks

Question 3)

Formation of Fiscal Council has been suggested by the Finance Commission as well as by FRBM review committee. Do you agree with the view that the formation of the Fiscal Council will be helpful in portraying the virtue of the fiscal discipline of the government? Give reasons in support of your argument. 10 marks

Question 4)

Define what work culture is and compare and contrast the work culture of India with that of West. 10 marks

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July 13, 2020
10th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 13th July-

GS-1 Effects of globalization on Indian society.

GS-4 Work culture, Quality of service delivery.

Question 1)

What do you understand by knowledge-centric development? How can it be a leveler for urban and rural areas? Examine. 10 marks

Question 2)

Despite several judgements from the Supreme Court the issue of criminalisation in politics still persists. Examine the reasons for the persistence of the issues. Suggest the measures to deal with the issues. 10 marks

Question 3)

UDAN has been integral to the country’s Civil Aviation Policy. What are the various provision under UDAN to improve the regional connectivity in the country? Examine the issues it is facing. 10 marks

Question 4)

Sunita was a young, idealistic development officer in a district panchayat. After joining the district, she studied about its social and economic situation. She consulted various plan documents and looked at the social and economic parameters of the district. She found that the district is relatively better off than other districts in terms of irrigation, crop diversification and industry. But its social indicators were poor with high infant mortality rate, high maternal mortality rate and low literacy percentage among women. Based on her analysis, Sunita thought that large investments in the social sector will be necessary in order to tackle these problems. The panchayat was an elected body. It has decided to spend 40% of its budget on minor irrigation. Sunita felt that the large allocation to minor irrigation will benefit land owning farmers and starve other social programme. What should Sunita do in these circumstances? 10 marks

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July 10, 2020
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July 10, 2020
9th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 10th July-

GS-1 Urbanization, their problems, and their remedies.

GS-4 Case studies

Question 1)

Examine how India’s poor are likely to tremendously bear the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures being taken to limit its spread. Suggest measures to decrease this impact. 10 marks

Question 2)

Compare the procedures adopted in the Indian and the U.S. Constitution towards the constitutional amendment. Do you agree with the view that the flexibility towards amendment procedure has led to more number of amendments to the Indian constitution? 10 marks

Question 3)

Government expenditure has increased manifold since 1947 but the form and manner of keeping data have remained more or less the same. In light of this examine the issues with payments, accounting and transactions data system of the government. Suggest the measures to improve it. 10 marks

Question 4)

Suicide frequency among the youth and especially students is rising in the country. Education is to be blamed for this to a great extent. Today while education is imparting attributes needed for competition and existentialist requirements, it is failing to give us eternal values like courage, character, patience, honesty, integrity, etc. Do you agree? Give reasons. 10 marks

Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.

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July 9, 2020
8th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 9th July-

GS-1 Population and associated issues, poverty, and developmental issues.

GS-4 Case studies

Question 1)

What do you understand by ‘Period Poverty’? Discuss the status of it in India. To what extent does our society promise ‘period dignity’? Explain. 10 marks

Question 2)

The South China Sea is important not just to its littoral countries but to the others as well. But China’s growing inclination to change the status quo there harms the interests of other stakeholders. In light of this suggest the relevant options that India could exercise. 10 marks

Question 3)

Central Electricity Authority finalised the optimal electricity mix study recently setting the targets for the future. Examine the constraints that expansion of solar energy faces and suggest the pathways to overcome the challenges. 10 marks

Question 4)

Aparna recently landed a well-paying software job in a reputed company in Bangalore. She has an ambition to become a civil servant. She is working hard towards it. Recently she wrote the entrance for Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellowship (PMRDF) and got selected as its Fellow. Though she received better salary in the present job, she wanted to accept the PMRD Fellowship and work for it. She will be posted in a faraway state from her present location. The district where she will be posted is a sensitive region severely affected by Naxal problem. Few days ago, few civil servants and policemen were killed by Naxals in an ambush. Aparna’s parents do not want her to leave the present job. She thinks that this fellowship would equip her with skills needed to work as an IAS officer in case she gets selected in future. If you are in Aparna’s place, what decision will you take? Give reasons. 10 marks

Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.

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July 8, 2020
7th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 8th July-

GS-1 Role of women and women’s organization.

GS-4 Case studies

Question 1)

With their distinctive issues and vulnerability, people with disabilities need much more upkeep than the rest of the population in the face of a pandemic. Comment. 10 marks

Question 2)

What constitutes India’s Indo-Pacific vision? Elaborate on the factors that explain China’s reluctance to subscribe to this vision. 10 marks

Question 3)

Cybersecurity framework should have multiple aspects from prevention techniques to cyber audits. Discuss multiple necessities for a holistic framework. 10 marks

Question 4)

You are traveling in a government bus to attend a very important job interview. In one hour you should be present at the interview venue. The bus is very congested. Luckily you are seated. From your seat you observe that a middle aged man standing next to a girl is touching and trying to molest her. The girl is silently resisting and trying to move away from him. But the man is continuing his actions. As the bus is congested, nobody is noticing this except you. In this situation, what will you do? Explain. If you do not do anything, which values will you be compromising? Explain their importance. 10 marks

Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.

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July 7, 2020
6th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 7th July-

GS-1 Indian Society and Diversity of India.

GS-4 Case studies

Question 1)

What do you understand by communalism? Deliberate upon the causes and impact of communalism on Indian society. 10 marks

Question 2)

The judgement of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Italian marines case was based on the immunity of state officials. What could be the implication of invoking immunity of state official in this judgement? What should be the next course of action for India? 10 marks

Question 3)

While India has been the net exporter of agricultural products ever since the economic reforms of 1991, yet it is far from realising its potential to become the leading agri-produce exporter. In light of this, suggest the strategy that India should follow to increase India’s net agri-exports. 10 marks

Question 4)

You are working as an Execution officer (EO) in a Zila. You have been given responsibility to measure MGNREGA works undertaken by 3 gram panchayats. You have authority to give administrative sanctions to all MGNREGA works. In one of these panchayats you noticed that your predecessor had wrongly measured many works, and in many cases he had approved works that never existed. One day few elected members of that panchayat with bundle of job cards come to you to seek ‘sanction’ for the works done by them. When enquired, they reveal that they were contractors who had completed works under MGNREGA. When you reject their demand, they threaten you and tell you that the previous EO was made to quit his job because he didn’t listen to them. This is your first job and is very important to sustain your family. There have been precedents in the past that some officials were beaten to death in some parts of the Zila. What will you do in this situation? Explain in detail citing rules from MGNREGA Act. 10 marks

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July 6, 2020
(Reminder) Live at 6pm, today | Webinar by Alok Pandey, ICLS | Explore: UPSC and Allied Services | Link inside
CLICK ON SET REMINDER ON THIS VIDEO. WEBINAR LINK SHARED BELOW.

Dear students,

Please welcome Alok Pandey an in-service ICLS officer. He’ll be taking a live session on Sunday which will be followed by a Q&A session. In this live session, Alok Pandey, ICLS will talk about the various services, their nature, about administration in action, and UPSC preparation in general.

This is an essential session. You don’t want to miss out on this one.
- Time: 6:00 pm
- Date: 5th July 2020 (Today)
- Link here (Click on the video below, click on “Set Reminder”)
About Alok Pandey, ICLS:

An Electronics and Communication Engineering graduate from NIT, Kurukshetra, Alok has worked for Nomura (Japanese financial services firm). While working, he prepared for UPSC exams and cleared it in his 3rd attempt with an AIR 571 (UPSC 2016). He got 193 in the personal interview. Alok has been posted as AROC, NCT of Delhi and Haryana. Alok is also an avid reader, a skillful blogger, and a passionate cinephile. Follow him at https://corporatecorridors.law.blog/.

Register here for the Webinar

This is going to be a session unlike any, that you may have attended before.

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July 5, 2020
Webinar | “The Generalist Specialist, and other such tales of Indian Civil Services” – Alok Pandey, ICLS | Details and link inside
Register here for the Webinar

Dear students,

Please welcome Alok Pandey an in-service ICLS officer. He’ll be taking a live session on Sunday which will be followed by a Q&A session. In this live session, Alok Pander, ICLS will talk about the various services, their nature, about administration in action, and UPSC preparation in general.

This is an essential session. You don’t want to miss out on this one.
- Time: 6:00 pm
- Date: 5th July 2020, Sunday
- Link here (Click on the video below, click on “Set Reminder”)
About Alok Pandey, ICLS:

An Electronics and Communication Engineering graduate from NIT, Kurukshetra, Alok has worked for Nomura (Japanese financial services firm). While working, he prepared for UPSC exams and cleared it in his 3rd attempt with an AIR 571 (UPSC 2016). He got 193 in the personal interview. Alok has been posted as AROC, NCT of Delhi and Haryana. Alok is also an avid reader, a skillful blogger, and a passionate cinephile. Follow him at https://corporatecorridors.law.blog/.

Register here for the Webinar

This is going to be a session unlike any, that you may have attended before.

For any query reach out to us at hello@civilsdaily.com or call us on 8929987787.
July 4, 2020
3rd July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement: Topics to be covered on 6th July-

GS-1 Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc.- their forms and effect on the society.

GS-4 Case studies

Question 1)

Propaganda can lead to cult leadership, and propaganda along with cult leadership could be dangerous for peace and stability within the country and for the world. Comment with reference to Nazism in Germany. 10 marks

Question 2)

India has been chosen as the non-permanent member of the UNSC and will be there at the critical time in the history of the UNSC. What should be India’s priority and approach as a member of the UNSC? 10 marks

Question 3)

What is universal basic income (UBI)? What issues it could face while implementing in India? Suggest the steps to address the issues in the UBI. 10 marks

Question 4)

Distinguish between “Code of ethics” and “Code of conduct” with suitable examples. 10 marks

Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis). In case the answer is submitted late the review period may get extended to two weeks.

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July 3, 2020