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Indian BITs should strike a balance between the interests of foreign investors and those of the state. Why the new model of bilateral investment has been unable to attract FDI in the country? What changes should be brought to reform the bilateral investment treaty structure?(250 words)

Mentor’s comment Define what is the bilateral investment treaty. Mention the change in BITs that occurred in 2016. Explain how this and other shortcomings are preventing investment from coming to India. Suggest reform you think may help to revive investment in indian economy.

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 18 June 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/5PcxYFl63AY 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] 18 June 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

Gear up for This week’s Samachar Manthan lecture on 23rd June 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 23rd June Sunday

1-1 interaction with Toppers: AIR 145 Namita Sharma and AIR 242 Vishal Singh

Dear All, Civilsdaily continues with the tradition of bringing top rankers within the reach of aspirants. This time we have AIR 145 Namita Sharma and AIR 242 Vishal Singh. You are cordially invited to an open session with these toppers. Grab this great opportunity to interact and clarify all those persisting doubts directly from people… Continue reading 1-1 interaction with Toppers: AIR 145 Namita Sharma and AIR 242 Vishal Singh

There seems to be a fundamental contradiction between effectiveness and accountability. Comment. Why is accountability a necessary evil for good governance? Discuss. (150 words)

Mentor’s Comment: In the first part of the answer discuss, why this debate exists in administration with relevant examples. Second part of the answer should focus on why accountability is a necessary condition to ensure good governance and final part of the answer should focus on the fact that accountability and effectiveness can exist together… Continue reading There seems to be a fundamental contradiction between effectiveness and accountability. Comment. Why is accountability a necessary evil for good governance? Discuss. (150 words)

The striking thing about modern India is that the men and women who made its history also wrote more authoritatively about it. In this context, highlight the literary contributions of B.R. Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru and M.K. Gandhi.

Mentor’s Comment: Introductory part should sketch these leaders as towering intellectuals, thus building up the next stage of analysis by indicating wide corpus of their writings. The Second part should take each of them specifically mention their writings and at least provide on example of a work that brings to the fore some of their… Continue reading The striking thing about modern India is that the men and women who made its history also wrote more authoritatively about it. In this context, highlight the literary contributions of B.R. Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru and M.K. Gandhi.

India is yet to begin the discourse on a governance framework for the future of its metropolises. What is ailing India’s metropolises ? Discuss steps taken by government to address these concerns.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment  Give an introduction of metropolises. Provide constituonal provision, legal mechanism for administration . Discuss the problem with the metropolitan governance structure. Provide steps taken by the government to address these concerns. Analyze these schemes and suggest a way forward in conclusion   Answer: Article 243P(c) of the Constitution of India defines ‘metropolitan areas’ as… Continue reading India is yet to begin the discourse on a governance framework for the future of its metropolises. What is ailing India’s metropolises ? Discuss steps taken by government to address these concerns.(250 words)

[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 17 June 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/U_5ataKbfC4 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] 17 June 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

Bt brinjal runs counter to the framework for agricultural development. Critically analyse this statement in the context of introduction of genetically modified crops in India.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Define genetically modified crops and give an introduction of controversy around Bt Brinjal. Give arguments against the use of Bt. brinjal. Also, suggest if any benefits are there. Conclude on the basis of arguments given whether it should be introduced in India. Answer: Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms (i.e.… Continue reading Bt brinjal runs counter to the framework for agricultural development. Critically analyse this statement in the context of introduction of genetically modified crops in India.(250 words)

A strategy for Indian Economy: Lecture 2- Confronting Economic Challenges faced by India

  The lecture continues the discussion on India’s growth story. In this lecture, we will be analyzing the reasons for lower than the potential growth rate. India faced multiple challenges when it comes to growth and development. Among the many challenges faced by India, the most important are inequality of wealth and income, environmental deterioration,… Continue reading A strategy for Indian Economy: Lecture 2- Confronting Economic Challenges faced by India

The legal framework in modern society has both anomalous and complementary relationship with its ethical framework. Discuss with examples. (150 words)

Mentor’s Comment: The answer should contain the following part: A brief introduction discussing the relationship between law and ethics. How law and ethics complement each other, with the help of examples. When do both stand in contradiction to each other, again with the help of appropriate examples. Answer: The old adage “If it isn’t illegal,… Continue reading The legal framework in modern society has both anomalous and complementary relationship with its ethical framework. Discuss with examples. (150 words)

Given their resourcefulness and organizational capacity, corporate sector can help in overcoming several barriers encountered in disaster management. Discuss. (250 Words)

Mentor’s Comments: Answer can introduce itself by discussing change in attitude of corporate sector’s relation with the society. What are the basic challenges and barriers faced during disaster management operations. Then brief discussion on resourcefulness of corporate sector followed by discussion on how disaster management program can be overcome by corporate help. End your answer… Continue reading Given their resourcefulness and organizational capacity, corporate sector can help in overcoming several barriers encountered in disaster management. Discuss. (250 Words)

There is been an increase in occurance of zoonotic human infectious diseases are zoonotic . Give reasons for this. Also suggest ways to contain and decrease the frequency of such events.(250 Words)

Mentor’ comment Explain what are zoonotic diseases. Give reasons for the increase in the frequency of such events. Suggest different ways in scientific, administrative, policy ways to deal with it.     Answer: Zoonotic diseases (transmitted from animals to humans), account for over 60% of infectious outbreaks. In the past fortnight, spotlight has been on… Continue reading There is been an increase in occurance of zoonotic human infectious diseases are zoonotic . Give reasons for this. Also suggest ways to contain and decrease the frequency of such events.(250 Words)

Monsoon is the lifeline of Indian Agriculture. In the light of this statement discuss ways to ensure food and farmer’s income security in case of a weak monsson.(250 words)

Mentor’s Comment Discuss monsoon’s importance for Indian Agriculture. Give precautionary steps that should be taken to ensure food and income security. Conclude on optimistic way to reduce the dependence on monsoon. Answer: The Indian agriculture is considered a gamble against monsoon because agricultural activities over almost all parts of India are very much dependent upon… Continue reading Monsoon is the lifeline of Indian Agriculture. In the light of this statement discuss ways to ensure food and farmer’s income security in case of a weak monsson.(250 words)

Temperature and vegetation in any region of earth is governed by multiple factors, latitude and altitude being the prominent ones. Comment.(250 Words)

Mentor’s Comment Discuss the effects of altitude and altitude and other factors on vegetation and temperature. Give examples of various biomes to explain your points. Draw a map or diagram to demarcate one region from other.     Answer: Temperature and vegetation in any region of earth is governed by multiple factors, latitude and altitude… Continue reading Temperature and vegetation in any region of earth is governed by multiple factors, latitude and altitude being the prominent ones. Comment.(250 Words)

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