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What was the Kihoto Hollohan case? How does it hold importance in the context of recent events?

Kihoto Hollohan case referred as the case where the constitution bench of the Supreme Court analyzed in detail the various provisions of the 52nd amendment of the constitution which inserted Tenth schedule. The principal question before the Supreme Court in the case was whether the powerful role given to the Speaker violated the doctrine of Basic… Continue reading What was the Kihoto Hollohan case? How does it hold importance in the context of recent events?

India’s singular objective as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) should be to help build a stable and secure external environment. Discuss.

India has been in the UNSC for 14 years, representing roughly a fifth of the time the United Nations (UN) has existed. India must leverage this latest opportunity to project itself as a responsible nation. It needs not only to promote its own people’s prosperity, but also regional and global security and growth, and a rule-based world… Continue reading India’s singular objective as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) should be to help build a stable and secure external environment. Discuss.

If evil or bad actions are the result of ignorance according to the virtue ethics, then why educated people get indulge in White Collar Crimes?

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 character as the key element of ethical thinking, rather than rules about… Continue reading If evil or bad actions are the result of ignorance according to the virtue ethics, then why educated people get indulge in White Collar Crimes?

It is important to keep armed forces busy and well- mobilized to maintain them battle- ready, thus, their peace-time functions also have a strategic dimension. Elaborate.

Mentors Comment: The answer will discuss the role of army during peace time and its various dimensions. Army takes part in infrastructure development, disaster management, representing the country in various sports and international events, exercises with various other nations’ armed forces and Peacekeeping in various parts of the world, internal security during unrest, Research and… Continue reading It is important to keep armed forces busy and well- mobilized to maintain them battle- ready, thus, their peace-time functions also have a strategic dimension. Elaborate.

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 17 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] 17 July 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

Gear up for This week’s Samachar Manthan lecture on 21st July Sunday

Dear students, We understand that the UPSC exam is a generalist exam. It’s more important to cover more issues than to cover one issue in more depth. Hence, through Samachar Manthan, we are trying to maintain a fine balance of covering many important news items and having a detailed discussion on selected topics which require… Continue reading Gear up for This week’s Samachar Manthan lecture on 21st July Sunday

KUSUM aims to provide energy sufficiency and sustainable irrigation access to farmers. How far has it been successful in achieving its objectives? Critically analyse.

With a Budget allocation of Rs. 34,000 crore, and a similar contribution expected from the States, KUSUM aims to provide energy sufficiency and sustainable irrigation access to farmers. It is also essential to achieve the country’s 100 GW solar target by 2022. Following are the three components of the scheme: 1. 10,000 MW of de-centralised… Continue reading KUSUM aims to provide energy sufficiency and sustainable irrigation access to farmers. How far has it been successful in achieving its objectives? Critically analyse.

How can an efficient public transport system achieve dual objective of lower carbon emission and healthy population? Analyse.

Congested streets and polluted air are common experiences in India’s metropolises, although the average Indian contributes only minuscule amounts of transport-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to global climate change. The Global Carbon Project reports that India’s carbon emissions are rising more than two times as fast as the global rise in 2018. It is important to note that… Continue reading How can an efficient public transport system achieve dual objective of lower carbon emission and healthy population? Analyse.

You are professor as well as a social activist. There is an educated and well employed couple in your vicinity who often fight on their personal issues. One day they started fighting as usual, starting from arguments, turning loud, slamming doors and finally the male partner resorting to physical violence, the cry of wife and children started coming out. People come out, but do not dare to go to them citing that it is their personal matter, so any interference would be unethical and uncalled for. Answer the following questions based on the above case: (a) Would you agree to be a bystander on the advice of the people that it is a personal matter of the couple? Give reasons. (b) Suppose you go to the flat of the couple and enquire what is wrong but the male member insists that they be left on their own as it is their personal matter and you should mind your own business. What would be your reaction? (c) Can police help in curbing this social malady by using legal authority and provisions? (d) What is your moral and ethical locus standi on intervention of neighbours to stop the domestic violence?

(a) Would you agree to be a bystander on the advice of the people that it is a personal matter of the couple? Give reasons. • No, the crowd is falling into an argument, which is convenient but unethical. Small brawls between male and female counterparts in a family are indispensable and even add sweetness… Continue reading You are professor as well as a social activist. There is an educated and well employed couple in your vicinity who often fight on their personal issues. One day they started fighting as usual, starting from arguments, turning loud, slamming doors and finally the male partner resorting to physical violence, the cry of wife and children started coming out. People come out, but do not dare to go to them citing that it is their personal matter, so any interference would be unethical and uncalled for. Answer the following questions based on the above case: (a) Would you agree to be a bystander on the advice of the people that it is a personal matter of the couple? Give reasons. (b) Suppose you go to the flat of the couple and enquire what is wrong but the male member insists that they be left on their own as it is their personal matter and you should mind your own business. What would be your reaction? (c) Can police help in curbing this social malady by using legal authority and provisions? (d) What is your moral and ethical locus standi on intervention of neighbours to stop the domestic violence?

Recent Farmers’ agitations and suicide once gain highlight the discrepancies in inclusive development. In this reference, analyze the factors behind famer’s suicide with a reference to NCRB report. What steps are needed to break the vicious cycle?

The question is straightforward in its demand. In the intro, discuss the issue of agrarian distress and farmers’ agitation and link it with the NCRB report of 14, 15 and 16 regarding farmer suicide. (Dont go deep wrt NCRB data in this part) In the 1st part after intro, briefly mention the NCRB data and… Continue reading Recent Farmers’ agitations and suicide once gain highlight the discrepancies in inclusive development. In this reference, analyze the factors behind famer’s suicide with a reference to NCRB report. What steps are needed to break the vicious cycle?

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 16 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] 16 July 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

Reservation based on economic status violated constitutional Intention of reservation. Critically analyse.

Mentors Comments: In a few introductory lines define the new reservation policy for EWS that came into effect recently. The recent reservation policy brought about by introducing an amendment to the Constitution intends to reserve 10% of the total seats in higher education institutions, both private and public, and in government jobs exclusively for the… Continue reading Reservation based on economic status violated constitutional Intention of reservation. Critically analyse.

You are a no-nonsense police officer. There is a day light murder of a politician in your area. One of your senior police officer is close relative of that murdered politician. After much investigation, you come to know that Naxalites have killed him as he was involved in land grabbing cases in remote areas. Local people hated that politician. After few days you managed to arrest one naxalite who was involved in this case. He was involved in some other gruesome murder cases also. In an ambush more than 50 security personnel were also killed and his name was also surfaced in that case. Your senior officer is putting pressure on you to kill that criminal as often these type of cases take much time due to the lack of eyewitness, as they enjoy local support and also villagers have fear. Home Minister of your state also wants to do the same as it will send a message in the public about handling of law and order problem with iron hands. Thus send filler through one officer that ‘if you do the same, you will get the full support of the ruling party in future also’. Answer the following questions: (a) In the above case which ethical dilemmas will you face and why will you call it an ethical dilemma? (b) Will you follow the order of your senior officer and Home Minister? Evaluate your decision from the ethical and legal point of view. (c) Which factors will guide you in this case?

(a) In the above case which ethical dilemmas will you face and why will you call it ethical dilemma? • An ethical dilemma is one in which a person has to choose between two options, may be correct but in conflict. • As in the above case the police officer is receiving pressure from the… Continue reading You are a no-nonsense police officer. There is a day light murder of a politician in your area. One of your senior police officer is close relative of that murdered politician. After much investigation, you come to know that Naxalites have killed him as he was involved in land grabbing cases in remote areas. Local people hated that politician. After few days you managed to arrest one naxalite who was involved in this case. He was involved in some other gruesome murder cases also. In an ambush more than 50 security personnel were also killed and his name was also surfaced in that case. Your senior officer is putting pressure on you to kill that criminal as often these type of cases take much time due to the lack of eyewitness, as they enjoy local support and also villagers have fear. Home Minister of your state also wants to do the same as it will send a message in the public about handling of law and order problem with iron hands. Thus send filler through one officer that ‘if you do the same, you will get the full support of the ruling party in future also’. Answer the following questions: (a) In the above case which ethical dilemmas will you face and why will you call it an ethical dilemma? (b) Will you follow the order of your senior officer and Home Minister? Evaluate your decision from the ethical and legal point of view. (c) Which factors will guide you in this case?

Socialism grew out of the endeavour to improve the miserable condition of the working classes and seek to establish socio-economic equality between man and man just as democracy seek to establish political equality.

  Mentors Comment: In the intro discuss how industrial revolution as well as capitalism led to the worsening of the conditions of workers and how it led to the demand of the socio-economic justice.  In the 1st part, discuss the role of democracy in seeking political equality to all. The second part will carry forward… Continue reading Socialism grew out of the endeavour to improve the miserable condition of the working classes and seek to establish socio-economic equality between man and man just as democracy seek to establish political equality.

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