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Answer the following questions based on the virtue ethics: (a) What is virtue ethics? Can knowledge be equated with virtue? (b) Give the argument supporting self-control as a master virtue? How the failed-control is evident in the ‘social sin’?

(a) What is virtue ethics? Can knowledge be equated with virtue? • A virtue is generally agreed to be a character trait, such as a habitual action or settled sentiment. Specifically, a virtue is a positive trait that makes its possessor a good human being. Thus, Virtue Ethics is an approach that emphasizes an individual’s… Continue reading Answer the following questions based on the virtue ethics: (a) What is virtue ethics? Can knowledge be equated with virtue? (b) Give the argument supporting self-control as a master virtue? How the failed-control is evident in the ‘social sin’?

What is Joint Forest Management (JFM)? Highlight its potential in improving the livelihood of the forest dwellers and fringe forest communities.

Mentors Comments: Explain the term Joint Forest Management with respect to India. Through examples, highlight the significance of participation by local communities in Joint Forest Management with the government authorities. Mention the challenges and issues that JFM is facing. Mention the improvements that the Joint Forest Committee has made/ can make with respect to the… Continue reading What is Joint Forest Management (JFM)? Highlight its potential in improving the livelihood of the forest dwellers and fringe forest communities.

Do you think that PPP is the only way ahead for reviving Indian investments? While discussing the unique opportunities it offers, mention the challenges faced by PPP in India.

Mentors Comments: 1. Describe PPP briefly – either definition/ use case/ example based 2. Mention its benefits 3. Mention the challenges faced by PPP 4. Suggest way out – other alternatives for investment/ other models of PPP etc. Answer: India is witnessing a declining trend in the rate of gross fixed investment in recent years.… Continue reading Do you think that PPP is the only way ahead for reviving Indian investments? While discussing the unique opportunities it offers, mention the challenges faced by PPP in India.

What do you understand by Data Monetisation? What are the potential challenges posed by it? In your opinion, should governments monetise data?

Mentors Comments: 1. Define data monetisation – why it’s done and its benefits 2. Challenges posed by monetising data 3. Your opinion on sovereign role – both for and against the action 4. Any case studies, if available 5. Conclusion Answer: Data monetization, a form of monetization, may refer to the act of generating measurable economic… Continue reading What do you understand by Data Monetisation? What are the potential challenges posed by it? In your opinion, should governments monetise data?

Last day to join Demystifying Economics- Core & Current Affairs Buildup Lecture Series: First lecture on August 1

Click here to enroll for the Demystifying Economics- Core & Current Affairs Buildup Lecture Series 2020 Detailed Timetable can be obtained from here Importance of Economics for UPSC Prelims exam Year   Questions asked 2016   29 2017   29 2018   25 2019   28 Thus on an average 1/4th of the prelims paper can be solved easily… Continue reading Last day to join Demystifying Economics- Core & Current Affairs Buildup Lecture Series: First lecture on August 1

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 30 July 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 [Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 30 July 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

AWE – Reminder – Enrolments Open for the Month August, September

Dear students, AWE Program is gaining popularity and seeing a lot of participation.     We request all students to renew their subscription for the upcoming month. Let’s keep the momentum going.  We are working hard to make the program more featureful, highlight the best answers, show the competency levels of students. Monthly Rs. 1k +… Continue reading AWE – Reminder – Enrolments Open for the Month August, September

Why are Afghanistan Peace Talks failing? Discuss the role India can play to maintain regional peace and securing its interests. (250 Words)

Since, the Afghan government withdrew its previous preconditions and the United States appointed a special representative Zalmay Khalilzad to seek reconciliation last year, negotiations have been ongoing. There have been various rounds of talks between the US and the Taliban in Doha and a number of meetings between the Taliban, certain government officials and representatives… Continue reading Why are Afghanistan Peace Talks failing? Discuss the role India can play to maintain regional peace and securing its interests. (250 Words)

What are the different models of PPP? How has been India’s experience so far with PPP? What are the changes required to make it more efficient? (250 Words)

Public Private Partnership means an arrangement between a government/statutory entity/government owned entity on one side and a private sector entity on the other. It is often done for the provision of public assets or public services, through investments being made and/or management being undertaken by the private sector entity, for a specified period of time.… Continue reading What are the different models of PPP? How has been India’s experience so far with PPP? What are the changes required to make it more efficient? (250 Words)

What is Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch? Provide an account for the factors responsible for its development and location. Also, discuss its impacts and suggest measures for mitigation. (250 words)

Mentor Comment: In a few introductory lines explain what you understand by Great Pacific Garbage patch.   Discuss the following aspects in the answer: What is Great Pacific Garbage? – The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP), aka Pacific Trash Vortex, is an enormous collection of marine debris swirling in a gyre in the central North… Continue reading What is Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch? Provide an account for the factors responsible for its development and location. Also, discuss its impacts and suggest measures for mitigation. (250 words)

Which should guide a police officer deciding to fire or not to fire on a protesting mob – ‘deontology or consequentialism’? Give reasons?(250 words)

A police officer is always in a dilemma during massive and uncontrolled protest of people on any sensitive issue whether to use hard force for maintaining law and order, which is his prime duty, or to consider and gauge the consequences before taking any measure to restore law and order. • In moral philosophy, deontological… Continue reading Which should guide a police officer deciding to fire or not to fire on a protesting mob – ‘deontology or consequentialism’? Give reasons?(250 words)

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 29 July 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 [Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 29 July 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

What do you understand by fiscal deficit? Does strict adherence to fiscal deficit benefit economy in longer run? Critically analyse.(250 words)

Fiscal Deficit is the difference between the total income of the government (total taxes and non-debt capital receipts) and its total expenditure. A fiscal deficit situation occurs when the government’s expenditure exceeds its income. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act was enacted in 2003 which set targets for the government to reduce fiscal deficits. The Budget… Continue reading What do you understand by fiscal deficit? Does strict adherence to fiscal deficit benefit economy in longer run? Critically analyse.(250 words)

What is the objective of international Charter “Space and Major Disasters”? How is space technology revolutionising disaster management?(250 words)

The International Charter "Space and Major Disasters" is a non-binding charter which provides for the charitable and humanitarian re-tasked acquisition of and transmission of space satellite data to relief organizations in the event of major disasters. Initiated by the European Space Agency and the French space agency CNES, currently 16 global space agencies including India’s ISRO are it’s members. India, by virtue of being a member of the International Charter ‘Space… Continue reading What is the objective of international Charter “Space and Major Disasters”? How is space technology revolutionising disaster management?(250 words)

How does epistemology help a judge in the court of justice in making judgments in case of social and religious beliefs (jallikattu or triple talaq)? Explain role of epistemology in administrative decisions through an example?(250 words)

Epistemology studies the nature of knowledge, justification, and the rationality of belief. • Much of the debate in epistemology centres on four areas: (1) the philosophical analysis of the nature of knowledge and how it relates to such concepts as truth, belief, and justification, (2) various problems of skepticism, (3) the sources and scope of… Continue reading How does epistemology help a judge in the court of justice in making judgments in case of social and religious beliefs (jallikattu or triple talaq)? Explain role of epistemology in administrative decisions through an example?(250 words)

The bureaucracy in India is facing a number of serious challenges from diminishing human capital to political interference that, if left unaddressed, will lead to further institutional decline. Discuss. How can these challenges be addressed? (250 WORDS)

Mentors Comment: State the challenges that the bureaucracy in India faces. Mention the consequences if these challenges remain unaddressed. Discuss the reforms that are required to address the challenges. Answer The civil services are a crucial pillar of the Indian state, having been responsible for administering the country before it was even independent. The Union… Continue reading The bureaucracy in India is facing a number of serious challenges from diminishing human capital to political interference that, if left unaddressed, will lead to further institutional decline. Discuss. How can these challenges be addressed? (250 WORDS)

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