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Listing the main features in Union Budget 2019-20, analyse whether it proples Indian Economy in the direction of 5 Trillion economy or not.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment List the main features of Union Budget. Show positives of it. List negative Conclude suggesting some reforms required to achieve 5 trillion economy objective. Answer: The maiden budget of the new NDA government has many interesting features, but it does not have a defining central theme. There were expectations of a big growth… Continue reading Listing the main features in Union Budget 2019-20, analyse whether it proples Indian Economy in the direction of 5 Trillion economy or not.(250 words)

One Nation, One Grid will ensure availability of power to states at ‘affordable’ rates. Discuss how it aims to achieve this objective.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Give a brief intro about  One Nation, One Grid. Suggest challenges with current infrastructure. Show how it aims to handle those challenges and provide electricity at affordable rates. Conclude citing other initiatives in power sectors.   Answer: In a move to improve India’s connectivity infrastructure, the government in its second term plans to… Continue reading One Nation, One Grid will ensure availability of power to states at ‘affordable’ rates. Discuss how it aims to achieve this objective.(250 words)

Why it is sometimes believed that feelings are better guide to action than reasons? Critically analyze. (150 W)

Mentors Comment: “Consulting logic and emotions and taking them both as valuable guide is important for taking decisions.” Thats the theme of the questions.  So base your discussion on these lines.  Also dont forget to mention the importance of reasoning in many cases.  Give suitable examples for both of the traits.  Answer: The ethicality of… Continue reading Why it is sometimes believed that feelings are better guide to action than reasons? Critically analyze. (150 W)

Micro irrigation can be way out for rainfed agriculture and small land holding in India. In this reference, discuss the advantages associated with micro irrigation, initiatives taken by government and challenges associated with it. (250 W)

Mentors Comment: The question is quite straightforward in its demand. It expects us to explain what micro irrigation is and thereafter, give reasons for its importance to a country like India. In the last part, briefly mention the initiatives taken by the GoI, challenges and issues with those initiatives and the solution to fix them… Continue reading Micro irrigation can be way out for rainfed agriculture and small land holding in India. In this reference, discuss the advantages associated with micro irrigation, initiatives taken by government and challenges associated with it. (250 W)

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 06 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] https://youtu.be/VgyVhai29wE 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… Continue reading [Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 06 July 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 05 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] https://youtu.be/vrjnKb6RCo0 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… Continue reading [Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 05 July 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 04 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] https://youtu.be/JDfs2tMOFVo 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… Continue reading [Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 04 July 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

Economic Survey: Application of behavioural economics can play key role in success of public policies and programmes

Economic Survey recommends setting up of a Behavioural Economics Unit in Niti Aayog, proposes ‘Behavioural Economics Audit’ of every programme The Economic Survey 2018-19 was tabled in Parliament today by the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman. It has given a unique prescription to improve efficacy of public policy and programmes.… Continue reading Economic Survey: Application of behavioural economics can play key role in success of public policies and programmes

India has emerged as a surrogacy hub for couples from other countries. How efficient will Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill be in addressing it. Critically analyse.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Give data explaining India being a hub of commercial surrogacy. Suggest problems of commercial surrogacy. List provisions of the bill. Suggest how they try to address these problems. List how they fall short of goals or create other problems. Conclude suggesting some reforms in the existing bill. Answer: The Cabinet has approved the… Continue reading India has emerged as a surrogacy hub for couples from other countries. How efficient will Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill be in addressing it. Critically analyse.(250 words)

In the midst of increasing centralising tendencies in recent times, it is important to reaffirm the values of federalism at every forum. Discuss. (250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Describe Indian Constituton nature. In that context give instances of centralising tendencies and recent events. Suggest how it threatens federalism in India. Mention some way forward to maintain federalism and its spirit alive. Answer: India is termed as a union of states since independence but in the recent times there have been protests… Continue reading In the midst of increasing centralising tendencies in recent times, it is important to reaffirm the values of federalism at every forum. Discuss. (250 words)

Given below are the two quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. What they mean to you and why they are still relevant? (a) ‘Those who do ill shall suffer more if they are not caught than those that are’. [Boethius] (b) ‘The king should surrender his individuality in the interest of his duty’. [Kautilya]

(a)’Those who do ill shall suffer more if they are not caught than those that are’. (Boethius) • The thinker maintains that those who avoid punishment continue to be bad, rather than good and therefore move themselves yet further from blessedness and ultimate happiness. • Boethius says that virtuous men are always good and bad… Continue reading Given below are the two quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. What they mean to you and why they are still relevant? (a) ‘Those who do ill shall suffer more if they are not caught than those that are’. [Boethius] (b) ‘The king should surrender his individuality in the interest of his duty’. [Kautilya]

There has been a perceptible change in Indian policy vis-à-vis Pakistan, with focus on ‘diplomatic isolation’ and ‘use of hard power’. What are the possible benefits of this policy? Asses the long term efficacy of this policy. (250 Words)

Mentors Comment: Discuss in brief the history of India Pakistan relations and the threats to indian security emanating from Pakistan and its long standing role in Kashmir and exporting terror to India. Discuss the options available before India Highlight one of the steps that India has already taken by removing the MFN status for Pakistan… Continue reading There has been a perceptible change in Indian policy vis-à-vis Pakistan, with focus on ‘diplomatic isolation’ and ‘use of hard power’. What are the possible benefits of this policy? Asses the long term efficacy of this policy. (250 Words)

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 03 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] https://youtu.be/9_IMtLQof5E 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… Continue reading [Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 03 July 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

Gear up for This week’s Samachar Manthan lecture on 7th 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 7th July Sunday

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