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HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?
Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.
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.
You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.
Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.
Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.
If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th February is uploaded on 11th February then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis
If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th February is uploaded on 13th February , then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.
We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Staff so that the mentor is notified about your answer.
*In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*.
Defence Minister Rajnath was on a three day official visit to Vietnam.
Wide-ranging discussions were held between both sides on effective and practical initiatives to further expand bilateral defense engagements and regional & global issues.
The two Defence Ministers also signed the 20 Year ‘Joint Vision Statement on India-Vietnam Defence Partnership towards 2030’.
An MoU on Mutual Logistics Support was also signed and both sides also agreed to early finalization of the Defence Line of Credit worth 500 million US dollars extended to Vietnam.
India – Vietnam Relations: A Backgrounder
India and Vietnam share traditionally close and cordial bilateral relations.
India chaired the International Commission for Supervision and Control (ICSC), which was formed pursuant to the Geneva Accord of 1954 to facilitate the peace process in Vietnam.
India initially maintained Consulate-level relations with the then North and South Vietnams and later established full diplomatic relations with unified Vietnam on 7 January 1972.
Relations between the two countries were elevated to the level of “Strategic Partnership” during the visit of Vietnam’s PM Nguyen Tan Dung to India in July 2007.
In September 2016, during PM Modi’s visit to Vietnam, bilateral relations were further elevated to the level of “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”.
Areas of Cooperation
(1) Economic
During FY April 2020 – March 2021, bilateral trade between India and Vietnam reached US$11.12 billion with India being a net importer.
India granted “Most Favoured Nation” status to Vietnam in 1975 and both nations signed a bilateral trade agreement in 1978.
Vietnam is also keen for India to expand its presence in oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea and has firmly maintained that the areas fall well within Vietnam’s economic zone.
(2) Development partnership
Under the Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) framework, India has been taking up various projects in different provinces of Vietnam for development of community infrastructure.
The MGC initiative comprising six countries — India, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam — was launched in 2000 to boost cooperation in a range of areas including connectivity, tourism and culture.
(3) Defence
Vietnam is an important partner in India’s Act East policy and the Indo-Pacific vision.
Vietnam is interested in India’s Akash surface-to-air systems and Dhruv advanced light helicopters and Brahmos Missiles.
India recently handed over 12 high-speed guard boatstoVietnam, in reflection of the growing congruence in maritime security.
Vietnam’s Importance for India
Vietnam is an important element of India’s Act East Policy, which aims to re-invigorate its historical ties with countries in Southeast and East Asia.
There are ample opportunities for closer connectivity between India and Vietnam via Myanmar and existing transit routes in Cambodia and Laos.
India’s growing economy needs energy resources and Vietnam has rich hydrocarbon reserves.
India’s state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC Videsh) has been searching for oil in disputed waters off Vietnam.
Also Vietnam lies at a centrestage of the “Necklace of Diamonds Strategy” that aims at garlanding China or in simple words, the counter encirclement strategy.
India is expanding its naval bases and is also improving relations with strategically placed countries to counter China’s strategies.
India’s significance to Vietnam
For Vietnam, India could be a bulwark against the dominance of any single country in the region.
Hanoi has a long-festering territorial dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea, which has worsened since 2014.
In the past, India has additionally conducted capacity-building programs for Vietnamese defence personnel.
Besides, there are numerous opportunities to increase trade between the two countries.
Indian companies can infuse much needed capital and technology into the Vietnamese market to bring it to par with its East Asian counterparts.
Then there is the strong cultural aspect to the relationship, with Buddhism seeping into Vietnam from the land of its birth in India.
China Factor in bilateral ties
China factor also weighs heavily in the respective strategic calculus of India and Vietnam.
Both countries had fought wars with China and both have border problems with that country.
China aggressively continues to encroach in the territories of the two countries.
Hence, it is natural for both the countries to come closer with a view to restrain China from its aggressive actions.
Areas for improvement
India’s cultural presence in Vietnam is modest.
Rarely are Indian films and television shows broadcast on television channels.
Films depicting ancient traditions do not impact the youths and send mixed signals on India’s development.
Way forward
By enhancing ties with Hanoi, India can incorporate the same template in engaging with other Southeast Asian states such as the Philippines.
The close relationship between the two countries is significant for maintaining strategic balance in South East Asia which is witnessing aggressive Chinese activities.
Both Countries need to leverage the economic opportunities left out of anti-China sentiments and several manufacturing firms deciding to shift from China.
Both Countries should expedite the process of negotiations for finalisation of defence deals.
Moreover, India can learn from Vietnam’s open trade policy, due to which Vietnam’s exports have grown by about 240% in the past eight years.
Conclusion
India must show greater commitment in the region if it seeks to enhance its strategic position there.
By illustrating its desire and willingness to pay attention to the security issues that the states of Southeast Asia currently face, India will be able to signal its positive intentions.
Can a Working Professional Clear UPSC without leaving their full-time job? Or for that matter, aspirants with a time issue?
Prabhat Singh, CivilsDaily’s ranker, did it twice. He was able to make it into the list in UPSC 2019 and UPSC 2021. And he did it with a full-time job both times.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get real workable strategy tips for UPSC-CSE working professionals, and UPSC aspirants with time management issues. This webinar is open to all.
Strategies & Approaches to be discssed by PRABHAT GYANENDRA SINGH!
1. The UPSC preparation process is divided into four stages. What should you focus on during each phase? How to manage time & control stress during every preparation phase. How to utilize holidays! will be discussed effectively.
2. Working examinees’ largest challenge is time management, which is critical for studying and taking care of one’s health while working a 9-hour shift. So, how to break down the syllabus into small chunks, and develop an effective & workable study strategy for UPSC preparation will also be discussed.
3. Our step-by-step 5-hour learning plan.How to complete syllabus, how to cover mock test series in such a short time! Other toppers’ time-management skills are also discussed.
4. Avoid errors that cost you a chance. How do you get your preparation off to a good start? What is one of the good sources for current affairs? is going to be discussed here.
5. The advantages of being a UPSC aspirant while working. What distinguishes you from the other competitors?
6. Studying judiciously. How can you save time by using the Civilsdaily App/website to acquire aggregated information?
7. Rest other untold many more essential tips that a working professional must know from our previous working topper.
PRABHAT GYANENDRA SINGH was a B.sc Statistics from Gujarat University, M.G. Science college. He completed his LL.B from Campus Law Centre, Delhi University LL.M. – I.P.S. Roorkee, UTU. On a personal level, he pursued further education, especially in public policy. In his attempt of CSE 2021 with secured All India Rank. He has been a ranker from 2019 to 2021 consistently.
Our Hall of Fame boasts of nearly 200+ aspirants who have cleared the exam as working professionals. This year, our Civilsdaily students — Mantri Mourya Bharadwaj (AIR 28) and Divyansh Singh (AIR 49) worked really hard in their respective jobs and studies before they tasted success. This busts the myth that only full-time aspirants can clear the exam.
It is well said that writing a demanding answer is an art of excellence & can be achieved even by improving 1% a day. All it wants is will and effort, methodical practice and ultimate guidance.
Strategy is what will make you tackle one of the most important challenges faced by thousands of CSE aspirants i.e. how to write a good answer in the Mains examination. Basically, questions in the Mains examination are asked with certain directives like ‘discuss/ critically discuss’ etc and you are to grasp clearly what that particular directive is asking you to fulfil.
It’s not only about ‘how to structure your answer’ but ‘how to introduce and conclude your answer’ and to develop templates for answers that you can recall at a short notice.
HOW TO ATTEMPT ANSWERS IN DAILY ANSWER WRITING ENHANCEMENT(AWE)?
Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you.
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.
You can write your answer on an A4 sheet and scan/click pictures of the same.
Upload the scanned answer in the comment section of the same question.
Along with the scanned answer, please share your Razor payment ID, so that paid members are given priority.
If you upload the answer on the same day like the answer of 11th February is uploaded on 11th February then your answer will be checked within 72 hours. Also, reviews will be in the order of submission- First come first serve basis
If you are writing answers late, for example, 11th February is uploaded on 13th February , then these answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.
We encourage you to write answers on the same day. However, if you are uploading an answer late then tag the mentor like @Staff so that the mentor is notified about your answer.
*In case your answer is not reviewed, reply to your answer saying *NOT CHECKED*.
The Election Commission of India has decided to set up a committee to explore the possibility of allowing migrant workers to vote remotely on a pilot basis.
Voting facilitation for Migrant Workers
According to an ECI, there needs to be a concerted effort to see problems faced by migrant workers in exercising their franchise.
ECI had set up a four-member panel in 2020 to assess the technology landscape to enable remote voting.
The panel has presented a concept plan to the ECI to enable a two-way transfer of vote and ballot.
Currently, postal ballots are meant only for service voters such as army personnel who cannot return to vote.
So what is remote voting, how will it work on the ground and what are the challenges in the implementation of this process.
What is Remote Voting?
Remote voting means facilitating voting to those who are migrated to somewhere else for earning, they can’t return even to their respective home Village for mere voting.
ECI’s Proposals to use Blockchain
IIT-Madras who is among the ECI panel is developing a system for two-way remote voting in a controlled environment using blockchain technology.
Goals to be achieved
More inclusive democracy and political process
No voter to be left behind
How would it work?
It would entail:
Voter identification and authorisation on the Electoral Registration Officer Network (ERO Net
Use of biometric data and web cameras for authentication
Blockchain-based e-ballot generation, which would convert into a vote once the hash code would be generated on its execution
The encrypted remote votes cast would once again be validated at the pre-counting stage to ensure that they have neither been decrypted nor tampered with or replaced.
Why need Remote Voting?
Migrant population: According to the 2011 census, there are 45 crore internal migrants who accounted for 37% of the population. There are nearly 10 million migrant workers as per e-SHRAM portal.
Flexiblity for voters: The individual can cast his/her vote from multiple locations and not solely from one registered polling station.
Increasing voting turnout: It will ensure more eligible voters cast their votes which will help in including more voters.
Preventing transparency: It will provide enhanced efficiency in counting votes. It will be promoting security towards the recording of votes as opposed to physical tampering.
Voter Authencity: It will help in minimising errors and easing the overall process for the voter by utilising basic features such as Facial recognition technology (FRTs) and biometric identification protocols.
Elections and weather: Voting calendar is very random. It is never held in convenient months.
Apprehensions regarding remote voting
Mapping of migrant laborers: Mapping of migrant labourers is a mammoth exercise that the administration has to take up.
Voter-list reforms: There are a set of reforms pending in Indian. For example, Aadhaar-linking for de-duplication and a single electoral roll.
Privacy concerns: It saves users’ biometrics and other data which can be misused by hackers and other parties that would undermine the right to privacy.
Conclusion
Voting is the most important aspect of democracy and for its feasibility it’s persistence and timely improvement is utmost important.
The ECI is working to find a system where these people can also vote to their desired candidate from any corner of the country.
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Can a Working Professional Clear UPSC without leaving their full-time job? Or for that matter, aspirants with a time issue?
Prabhat Singh, CivilsDaily’s ranker, did it twice. He was able to make it into the list in UPSC 2019 and UPSC 2021. And he did it with a full-time job both times.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get real workable strategy tips for UPSC-CSE working professionals, and UPSC aspirants with time management issues. This webinar is open to all.
Date: 13th June 2022 (Today)
Time: 7 to 8 PM
Limited slots are there on the basis on first-come, first-served basis.
Strategies & Approaches to be discssed by PRABHAT GYANENDRA SINGH!
1. The UPSC preparation process is divided into four stages. What should you focus on during each phase? How to manage time & control stress during every preparation phase. How to utilize holidays! will be discussed effectively.
2. Working examinees’ largest challenge is time management, which is critical for studying and taking care of one’s health while working a 9-hour shift. So, how to break down the syllabus into small chunks, and develop an effective & workable study strategy for UPSC preparation will also be discussed.
3. Our step-by-step 5-hour learning plan.How to complete syllabus, how to cover mock test series in such a short time! Other toppers’ time-management skills are also discussed.
4. Avoid errors that cost you a chance. How do you get your preparation off to a good start? What is one of the good sources for current affairs? is going to be discussed here.
5. The advantages of being a UPSC aspirant while working. What distinguishes you from the other competitors?
6. Studying judiciously. How can you save time by using the Civilsdaily App/website to acquire aggregated information?
7. Rest other untold many more essential tips that a working professional must know from our previous working topper.
PRABHAT GYANENDRA SINGH was a B.sc Statistics from Gujarat University, M.G. Science college. He completed his LL.B from Campus Law Centre, Delhi University LL.M. – I.P.S. Roorkee, UTU. On a personal level, he pursued further education, especially in public policy. In his attempt of CSE 2021 with secured All India Rank. He has been a ranker from 2019 to 2021 consistently.
Our Hall of Fame boasts of nearly 200+ aspirants who have cleared the exam as working professionals. This year, our Civilsdaily students — Mantri Mourya Bharadwaj (AIR 28) and Divyansh Singh (AIR 49) worked really hard in their respective jobs and studies before they tasted success. This busts the myth that only full-time aspirants can clear the exam.
It is well said that writing a demanding answer is an art of excellence & can be achieved even by improving 1% a day. All it wants is will and effort, methodical practice and ultimate guidance.
Strategy is what will make you tackle one of the most important challenges faced by thousands of CSE aspirants i.e. how to write a good answer in the Mains examination. Basically, questions in the Mains examination are asked with certain directives like ‘discuss/ critically discuss’ etc and you are to grasp clearly what that particular directive is asking you to fulfil.
It’s not only about ‘how to structure your answer’ but ‘how to introduce and conclude your answer’ and to develop templates for answers that you can recall at a short notice.
Open session today: PSIR strategy and answer writing practice. Topics of discussion- schedule, notes and value addition, answer writing practice, revisions.
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Since optional constitutes 500/2025 towards the merit list, it is important to outperform in it to get into the service of your choice. UPSC-CSE Prelims 2022 is just over. So, Guys, this is high time to make sure that the foundation for your ‘Optional’ Answer writing skills is strong. Our ‘Political Science & International Strategy’ (PSIR) Program is a handy opportunity to sharpen your Answer writing skills.
Given the available time of 3+ months, we are launching an advanced PSIR Optional Program. Rest assured, we have got you covered all the conceptual clarity on important topics. For maximum retention and greater recall value in the exam hall, CD’S Exam Prep program has curated an exclusive series to help you strengthen the basics for UPSC Optional answer writing.
Also, you will get a lot of pointers to polish your written and interview skills for UPSC-CSE 2022, 23. At the end of each session, you get a LIVE Doubt-Clearing session with our faculty to get all your doubts cleared. We are working hard to make the program more featureful, highlight the best answers, and show the competency levels of students. So what are you waiting for? Enroll & get the feel of a real exam.
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For concept/idea-based questions:
For concept/idea based questions:
Who theorized it and what inspirations behind it if any
Core points explaining the idea, include a diagram/flowchart (rare, only if it helps)
Arguments for and against the idea, citing scholars
Relevance in present times / critical analysis
For current affairs-based questions:
A generic opening surrounding the event/news, a quote if I could remember one
Core points explaining the situation
Explain for and against arguments, citing scholars
Critical analysis / pragmatic opinion or solution, citing scholars if needed
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Evaluation of Questions + Doubt Clearing Session + 1-to-1 mentorship
Mentorship-overall schedule preparation, minimum 3-4 rounds of revisions before mains
10 test detailed evaluations within 48 hours of submission and One-on-One discussion for each test (you can pick any 10 tests from the market. Give us for evaluation)
Value addition material
Doubt sessions on-demand for conceptual clarity, interlinking aspects
Weekly 2 mentor calls for schedule discussion, doubt discussions and monitoring progress
Focus on answer writing-analysis of toppers copies, maintaining the flow of answers, use of keywords, use of scholars’ quotes, coverage of dimensions, etc
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Here is the schedule to give you an idea about how we will follow your Syllabus:
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UPSC-CSE Prelims 2022 is just over. So, Guys, this is high time to make sure that the foundation for your Answer writing skills is strong. Our AWE (Answer Writing Enhancement Program) is a handy opportunity to sharpen your Answer writing skills.
In view of the available time of 2+ months, we are back with Daily AWE Program. Rest assured, we have got you covered all the conceptual clarity on important topics. CD’S Exam Prep program has curated an exclusive series to help you strengthen the basics for UPSC Mains answer writing. Also, you will get a lot of pointers to polish your written and interview skills for UPSC-CSE 2022, 23. At the end of each session, you get a LIVE Doubt-Clearing session with our faculty to get all your doubts cleared. We are working hard to make the program more featureful, highlight the best answers, and show the competency levels of students. So what are you waiting for? Enroll & get the feel of a real exam.
Daily 4 questions from General studies 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be provided to you. A sample 2-week schedule is available below.
Doubt-Clearing Session with CD’s senior mentors at the end of every week.
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.
You can write your answer on the same day and attach a scanned copy. Within 72 hours, a review of your answer will be provided.
Also, write the Razor payment ID, when you attach your answer.
If you are writing answers late, then please tag the mentor, to let him know about your submission. These answers will be evaluated as per the mentor’s schedule.
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