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5th August 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

5th August 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

ANNOUNCEMENT – There is a change in format. Students will now have to post answers on the questions page separately by clicking on the links given below. We plan to track progress for each of the GS papers and to achieve the same, this modification becomes important. Students who are unable to post answers, please… Continue reading

Should Corporate Social Responsibility be made mandatory? Discuss the ethical dimension behind mandating charity. (250 W)

Mentors Comments: 1. Introduce the issue and mention government’s plan of penalizing corporates for not doing their part of CSR 2. Mention the provisions of Companies Act that mandate CSR 3. Discuss the relevance of CSR 4. Discuss for and against the idea of mandating it – through punishments 5. Give a personal opinion Answer:… Continue reading

Is the idea of Doubling Farmer’s Income achievable in the near future? What are the roadblocks in the path? (250)

Mentors Comments: 1. Discuss the need for DFI in India – with a picture of farm crisis at present 2. What are the goals of DFI – what areas it wants to target 3. What are the challenges 4. Suggest solutions Answer: Past strategy for development of the agriculture sector in India has focused primarily… Continue reading

Q.4) Do you think nation states owe a responsibility towards asylum seekers? What are the considerations that should, in your opinion, go into the making of a refugee policy? Provide arguments with contemporary examples. (250 Words)

India with its history, culture, traditions, is today an example of generosity in the way it has opened its borders to all people who have come looking for safety and sanctuary. There are Tibetans, Afghans, Myanmarese in India and it has maintained an open door policy for all. India has a generous approach in relationship… Continue reading

Q.1) Enumerate the issues associated with functioning of tribunals in India. How can these be addressed? (250 Words)

Mentors Comment: Give a brief introduction about Tribunals. Enumerate issues associated with functioning of tribunals. Mention solutions to address the issues. Answer: Tribunals were originally set up to provide specialized and speedy delivery of justice to reduce the burden of caseloads on regular courts. However, the functioning of tribunals has been sub-optimal due to the… Continue reading

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 03 August 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

Dear students, Here’s a link to the Prelims Daily Quiz Analysis Video. Watch this after you have attempted that day’s Prelims Daily questions [on this link] The full playlist is available here [click2watch] We need your comments, likes, and shares on these videos. The aim of this series is to help you revise news via… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] India US relations in the backdrop of recent hiccups

Context While India and the US claim to be strategic partners, the bones of contention are now more numerous and more substantial than they’ve been before. The relations between the two countries had been plateauing for months with Trump being preoccupied with domestic and international battles. The whim of US Administration under Trump and recent… Continue reading

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 02 August 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

3rd August 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 01 August 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

2nd August 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

2nd August 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

While legislation is an important step to address mob violence, it is not an end. Critically analyze.

Mentors Comments: The question expects us to analyze the need, pros and cons, effectiveness and impact of an anti lynching law in the country. It also expects us to give an overview of the shape such law can take. Highlight the various incidents that have taken place in the past few years and the conclusion… Continue reading

Though India and Africa are natural partners, the trade relationship remains a weak link. Comment. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: The question wants us to dig deep into the issue discuss why Africa is important for India. We have to bring out the factors behind the infusion of energy in India-Africa relationship. Then we have to form a personal opinion on the issue. In the introduction, write a few lines about the historic… Continue reading

What is Confucius famous for? Why his teachings are still relevant in the modern society? (250 Words)

Confucius expounded a system of social and political philosophy. The teachings of Confucius are focused on two interrelated areas: Social Teachings, which deal with the proper behaviour of the individual in society and to his fellow men, and Political Teachings, which deal with the art of governance and the proper relationship of the Ruler to… Continue reading

The investment rate in India has gradually declined after a historic high in the mid 2000s. Examine the reasons behind this trend. Discuss the steps required to revive investment for a sustained growth. (250 Words)

Mentors Comments: Briefly write about the investment decline in India. Discuss the reasons behind the gradual decline of investment rate in India. Enumerate the steps required to revive investment for a sustained growth. Answer: Investment denotes gross capital formation and is one of the principal growth engines of an economy. Investment rate in India has… Continue reading

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