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9th October
Climate Change Impact on India and World – International Reports, Key Observations, etc.
2023 driest for global rivers in 33 years, reveals WMO’s report
Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.
What does USCIRF report say about India?
Textile Sector – Cotton, Jute, Wool, Silk, Handloom, etc.
Why is the textile industry struggling to perform better?
Nobel and other Prizes
Machine Learning pioneers win Physics Nobel
Innovations in Biotechnology and Medical Sciences
[pib] Combination Therapeutic Clotting Implant
Roads, Highways, Cargo, Air-Cargo and Logistics infrastructure – Bharatmala, LEEP, SetuBharatam, etc.
[pib] ‘Humsafar Policy’ for Wayside Amenities along the National Highways
ISRO Missions and Discoveries
Hanle Dark Sky Reserve Star Party observed in Ladakh
[9th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sunset for the U.K.’s coal-fired power, lessons for India
PYQ Relevance: Q). Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the… Continue reading [9th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sunset for the U.K.’s coal-fired power, lessons for India
UPSC Mains 2024 GS4 Model Solutions
UPSC General Studies Paper 4 (GS4) focuses on ethical principles, integrity, and decision-making in both personal and professional life. The… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2024 GS4 Model Solutions
8th October
Foreign Policy Watch: Indo-Pacific and QUAD
A re-balancing of India’s great power relations
Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.
How high-performance buildings are the next step towards a sustainable future?
Capital Markets: Challenges and Developments
On the need for a different framework for passive Mutual Funds
Rural Distress, Farmer Suicides, Drought Measures
Farmers to receive aid under Rythu Bharosa
Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector
CERC steps in to tackle sudden Surges in Power Demand
Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc
India slipped on the Academic Freedom Index (AFI)
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Maldives
India signs $750-mn currency swap deal with forex-starved Maldives
UPSC Mains 2024 GS3 Model Answers
UPSC Mains GS3 2024 Model Solutions The UPSC General Studies Paper 3 (GS3) focuses on economic development, agriculture, science and… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2024 GS3 Model Answers
UPSC CSE Mains GS4 Microthemes Analysis
GS4 Micro-themes Analysis UPSC GS4 Paper, 2024 UPSC Syllabus Micro themes UPSC PYQs Year Marks 1.Ethics and Human Interface: Essence,… Continue reading UPSC CSE Mains GS4 Microthemes Analysis
UPSC CSE Mains GS3 Microthemes Analysis
GS3 Microthemes Analysis UPSC GS3 Paper, 2024 Subject UPSC Syllabus Microthemes UPSC PYQs Marks Year Economic Development 01. Indian Economy… Continue reading UPSC CSE Mains GS3 Microthemes Analysis
UPSC CSE Mains GS2 Microthemes Analysis
GS2 Microthemes Analysis UPSC GS2 Paper, 2024 Subject UPSC Syllabus Micro-Themes UPSC PYQs Marks Year Polity 01. Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings… Continue reading UPSC CSE Mains GS2 Microthemes Analysis
UPSC CSE Mains GS1 Microthemes Analysis
GS1 has 15 syllabus topics spanning across 6 subjects. Within the 15 syllabus topics, each topic has at least 8… Continue reading UPSC CSE Mains GS1 Microthemes Analysis
UPSC Maths Optional Syllabus 2024
The UPSC Mathematics Optional syllabus is vast and highly conceptual, making it a favoured choice for candidates with a strong… Continue reading UPSC Maths Optional Syllabus 2024
[8th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Unpacking the Centre’s affidavit on marital rape
PYQ Relevance: Q). The soul of new law, Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) is Justice, Equality and Impartiality based on Indian… Continue reading [8th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Unpacking the Centre’s affidavit on marital rape
Dr. Srinivasan is a senior scientist working for a reputed biotechnology company known for its cutting-edge research in pharmaceuticals. Dr. Srinivasan is heading a research team working on a new drug aimed at treating a rapidly spreading variant of a new viral infectious disease. The disease has been rapidly spreading across the world and the cases reported in the country are increasing. There is huge pressure on Dr. Srinivasan’s team to expedite the trials for the drug as there is significant market for it, and the company wants to get the first-mover advantage in the market. During a team meeting, some senior team members suggest some shortcut for expediting the clinical trials for the drug and for getting the requisite approvals. These include manipulating data to exclude some negative outcomes and selectively reporting positive results, foregoing the process of informed consent and using compounds already patented by a rival company, rather than developing one’s own component. Dr. Srinivasan is not comfortable taking such shortcuts, at the same time he realises meeting the targets is impossible without using these means
Dr. Srinivasan faces a significant ethical dilemma between meeting corporate expectations and maintaining the ethical standards required in pharmaceutical research.… Continue reading Dr. Srinivasan is a senior scientist working for a reputed biotechnology company known for its cutting-edge research in pharmaceuticals. Dr. Srinivasan is heading a research team working on a new drug aimed at treating a rapidly spreading variant of a new viral infectious disease. The disease has been rapidly spreading across the world and the cases reported in the country are increasing. There is huge pressure on Dr. Srinivasan’s team to expedite the trials for the drug as there is significant market for it, and the company wants to get the first-mover advantage in the market. During a team meeting, some senior team members suggest some shortcut for expediting the clinical trials for the drug and for getting the requisite approvals. These include manipulating data to exclude some negative outcomes and selectively reporting positive results, foregoing the process of informed consent and using compounds already patented by a rival company, rather than developing one’s own component. Dr. Srinivasan is not comfortable taking such shortcuts, at the same time he realises meeting the targets is impossible without using these means
With multipronged strategy of the Central and State Governments especially in the last few years, the naxalite problem has been resolved to a large extent in the affected states of the country. However, there are a few pockets in certain states where naxalite problem still persists, mainly due to involvement of foreign countries. Rohit is posted as SP (Special Operations) for the last one year, in one of the districts which is still affected by the naxalite problem. The district administration has taken a lot of developmental works in the recent past in the naxalite affected areas to win the hearts and minds of the people over a period of time, Rohit has established an excellent intelligence network to get the real time information regarding the movement of naxalite cadre. To instill confidence in the public and have moral ascendancy over the naxalite, a number of cordons and search operations are being conducted by the police.
Rohit, who himself was leading one of the contingents, got a message through his intelligence source that about ten hard… Continue reading With multipronged strategy of the Central and State Governments especially in the last few years, the naxalite problem has been resolved to a large extent in the affected states of the country. However, there are a few pockets in certain states where naxalite problem still persists, mainly due to involvement of foreign countries. Rohit is posted as SP (Special Operations) for the last one year, in one of the districts which is still affected by the naxalite problem. The district administration has taken a lot of developmental works in the recent past in the naxalite affected areas to win the hearts and minds of the people over a period of time, Rohit has established an excellent intelligence network to get the real time information regarding the movement of naxalite cadre. To instill confidence in the public and have moral ascendancy over the naxalite, a number of cordons and search operations are being conducted by the police.
Raman is a senior IPS officer and has recently been posted as D.G. of a state. Among the various issues and problems/challenges which needed his immediate attention, the issue relating to recruitment of unemployed youth by an unknown terrorist group, was a matter of grave concern.
It was noted that unemployment was relatively high in the state. The problem of unemployment amongst graduates and those with… Continue reading Raman is a senior IPS officer and has recently been posted as D.G. of a state. Among the various issues and problems/challenges which needed his immediate attention, the issue relating to recruitment of unemployed youth by an unknown terrorist group, was a matter of grave concern.
There is a technological company named ABC Incorporated which is the second largest worldwide, situated in the Third World. You are the Chief Executive Officer and the majority shareholder of this company. The fast technological improvements have raised worries among environmental activists, regulatory authorities, and the general public over the sustainability of
this scenario. You confront substantial issues about the business’s environmental footprint. In 2023, your organization had a significant increase of… Continue reading There is a technological company named ABC Incorporated which is the second largest worldwide, situated in the Third World. You are the Chief Executive Officer and the majority shareholder of this company. The fast technological improvements have raised worries among environmental activists, regulatory authorities, and the general public over the sustainability of
Mission Karmayogi is aiming for maintaining a very high standard of conduct and behaviour to ensure efficiency for serving citizens and in turn developing oneself. How will this scheme empower the civil servants in enhancing productive efficiency and delivering the services at the grassroots level?
The National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB)- Mission Karmayogi, launched in 2020, aims to create a competent civil… Continue reading Mission Karmayogi is aiming for maintaining a very high standard of conduct and behaviour to ensure efficiency for serving citizens and in turn developing oneself. How will this scheme empower the civil servants in enhancing productive efficiency and delivering the services at the grassroots level?
“In Indian culture and value system, an equal opportunity has been provided irrespective of gender identity. The number of women in public service has been steadily increasing over the years.” Examine the gender-specific challenges faced by female public servants and suggest suitable measures to increase their efficiency in discharging their duties and maintaining high standards of probity
Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upanishad (6.4.17), which states, “Yatra nāryastu pūjyante ramante tatra devatāḥ,” meaning “Where women are honored, there the gods dwell.” … Continue reading “In Indian culture and value system, an equal opportunity has been provided irrespective of gender identity. The number of women in public service has been steadily increasing over the years.” Examine the gender-specific challenges faced by female public servants and suggest suitable measures to increase their efficiency in discharging their duties and maintaining high standards of probity
The soul of the new law, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is Justice, Equality and Impartiality based on Indian culture and ethos. Discuss this in the light of major shift from a doctrine of punishment to justice in the present judicial system
As pointed out by VP Dhankhar, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) reflect the revolutionary change from colonial ‘Dhanda vidhan’ to… Continue reading The soul of the new law, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is Justice, Equality and Impartiality based on Indian culture and ethos. Discuss this in the light of major shift from a doctrine of punishment to justice in the present judicial system
The ‘Code of Conduct’ and ‘Code of Ethics’ are the sources of guidance in public administration. There is code of conduct already in operation, whereas code of ethics is not yet put in place. Suggest a suitable model for code of ethics to maintain integrity, probity and transparency in governance
“Codes of ethics keep an organization’s soul intact, while the code of conduct keeps its hands clean.” While a Code… Continue reading The ‘Code of Conduct’ and ‘Code of Ethics’ are the sources of guidance in public administration. There is code of conduct already in operation, whereas code of ethics is not yet put in place. Suggest a suitable model for code of ethics to maintain integrity, probity and transparency in governance
“Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering of injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries out true intent.” Examine the above statement with suitable illustrations
“Laws are made for people, not people for laws.”– Albert Einestine In public administration, focusing solely on formality and ignoring… Continue reading “Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering of injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries out true intent.” Examine the above statement with suitable illustrations
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