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The success of good governance hinges on a productive work culture. Discuss the present work culture within the government offices in the country. How can professional loyalty bring positive work culture in an organization? ( 10 marks 150 words)

Model answer: Loyalty to one’s profession and organization is requisite to positive work culture unfortunately; the Indian state and the society have failed to inculcate a sense of belonging and loyalty among its employees towards the government. For most of the government employees, work is treated as a load and not as worship. Following points… Continue reading The success of good governance hinges on a productive work culture. Discuss the present work culture within the government offices in the country. How can professional loyalty bring positive work culture in an organization? ( 10 marks 150 words)

According to the CAG report, Agriculture Insurance Companies Collected Huge Premiums from Farmers but Failed to Pay the Claims. Can information and communication tools help farmers regain faith in crop insurance schemes? Examine. (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The issue of huge collection of premiums by the insurance companies has been highlighted by the CAG. Introduction should mention about the current ongoing schemes of insurance related to crop insurance and the problems highlighted by CAG. Further mention what are the other problems crop insurance faces. Price sensitive, poor awareness, lengthy and… Continue reading According to the CAG report, Agriculture Insurance Companies Collected Huge Premiums from Farmers but Failed to Pay the Claims. Can information and communication tools help farmers regain faith in crop insurance schemes? Examine. (250 W/ 15 M)

Given the deep inequalities prevalent in access to education and jobs on caste and socio-economic status, how far do you think that creating 10% quota for EWS will serve the purpose? Discuss potential implications of implementing 10% quota and suggest way forward. (250 W/ 15 M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-solution-in-search-of-a-problem-on-10-reservations/   Model Answer: India’s reservation system is clearly in disarray. However, it is unlikely that the recently passed Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019, creating a 10% quota for the economically weaker sections (EWS), will serve as anything more than a band-aid. This bill entitles 10% direct reservation in government jobs and for admission in… Continue reading Given the deep inequalities prevalent in access to education and jobs on caste and socio-economic status, how far do you think that creating 10% quota for EWS will serve the purpose? Discuss potential implications of implementing 10% quota and suggest way forward. (250 W/ 15 M)

Explain the formation of Indian monsoons. Highlight the link between monsoons and India’s cropping pattern. (15 marks)

Mentor’s Comment: The similar question has been asked in UPSC. ‘What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the won population residing in Monsoon Asia?’ (UPSC Mains 2017). Introduction should explain monsoon as a global phenomena influenced by variety of factors affecting pattern of rainfall in… Continue reading Explain the formation of Indian monsoons. Highlight the link between monsoons and India’s cropping pattern. (15 marks)

[RSTV-Big Picture]-US Shutdown and Emergency

President Donald Trump,facing the prospect soon of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history,was considering declaring a national emergency that would likely escalate a policy dispute with Democrats over his proposed U.S.-Mexico border wall into a court test of presidential power. To escape a political trap of his own making,Trump suggested strongly on Thursday that… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture]-US Shutdown and Emergency

President Donald Trump,facing the prospect soon of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history,was considering declaring a national emergency that would likely escalate a policy dispute with Democrats over his proposed U.S.-Mexico border wall into a court test of presidential power. To escape a political trap of his own making,Trump suggested strongly on Thursday that… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture]-US Shutdown and Emergency

Ethics Case Study: You are posted as a senior officer in forest department. Your office deals with granting clearances to new projects. Your son has recently started a new project where he wants to set up a new factory in a forest area. This would involve clearing some area of district through which forest passes. The government has presently been not giving clearances to such projects as it has been emphasizing on forest conservation. Your son asks you to get the clearances done from your department. You have always been an upright officer and have not taken any benefit of the post held by you. However, this project is important for your son as you want him to get settled. Will you use your authority to get the project cleared? What are the ethical conflicts that arise in the case? What are the options that are available to you? Discuss them with their merits and demerits. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The case study has been take in light of conflict of interest faced by public servants while holding public office. The case involves the following ethical concerns: Personal interests vs abeyance to principles of public life, firmness to government principles vs violating government rules for self gain, upholding personal principles vs comprising them… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: You are posted as a senior officer in forest department. Your office deals with granting clearances to new projects. Your son has recently started a new project where he wants to set up a new factory in a forest area. This would involve clearing some area of district through which forest passes. The government has presently been not giving clearances to such projects as it has been emphasizing on forest conservation. Your son asks you to get the clearances done from your department. You have always been an upright officer and have not taken any benefit of the post held by you. However, this project is important for your son as you want him to get settled. Will you use your authority to get the project cleared? What are the ethical conflicts that arise in the case? What are the options that are available to you? Discuss them with their merits and demerits. (150 W/ 10 M)

What do you understand by Net neutrality? Critically comment on TRAI’s recent recommendations on net neutrality? (200 W/12 ½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: Explain about Net-Neutrality in simple terms. Mention how this debate sparked in India and what if Net Neutrality wasn’t there. Mention the recent order of TRAI and Telecom Commissions Acceptance on TRAI rule. Further, bring the criticism of the TRAI’s decisions. Waste of bandwidth resources, certain services with high quality of service demand… Continue reading What do you understand by Net neutrality? Critically comment on TRAI’s recent recommendations on net neutrality? (200 W/12 ½ M)

Today, it feels that it is the Judiciary alone that is shouldering the responsibility of deepening democracy and protecting social freedoms. Comment. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comment: The question deals with the separation of powers between three organs of government. However, the recent trend of frequent breakdown in legislature, it is believed that the judiciary has taken up the responsibility if legislature. The introduction should mention about this in general. Further, talk about the increasing role of judiciary in recent… Continue reading Today, it feels that it is the Judiciary alone that is shouldering the responsibility of deepening democracy and protecting social freedoms. Comment. (15 Marks)

Explain the main features of Montagu-Chelmsford reforms? How far did they implement the policy of administrative devolution? (200 W/12 ½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: This question has been asked due to 100 Years of 1919 act. The Act of 1919 (also called Montague Chelmsford Reforms) has many contributions towards constitutional development of India. The introduction should explain in general about the GoI Act 1919 with mentioning some of its contributions. Further, the main body should contain the… Continue reading Explain the main features of Montagu-Chelmsford reforms? How far did they implement the policy of administrative devolution? (200 W/12 ½ M)

[Video] Samachar Manthan – Falling Investment Rates

Note4Students  A question on Savings Rate has already been asked. Hence this topic becomes immensely important. Go through the video to understand more.     Samachar Manthan Current Affairs Module 2018-19 (December 2018 to May 2019)- Starts 2nd December Join Samachar Manthan 2018-19 (December 2018 to May 2019) [withoutAnswer Writing Module] here: Click2Join Join Samachar Manthan 2018-19 (December… Continue reading [Video] Samachar Manthan – Falling Investment Rates

10th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) is the body to check the unfair profit-making activities by the trading community. With reference to the NAA, consider the following statements: The decision about the formation the NAA was taken by the GST Council in its 22nd meeting at Guwahati. It was formed to check if Traders charge… Continue reading 10th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

‘When you are in doubt whether an action is good or bad, abstain from it’. – (‘Zoroaster’). What does this mean to you in present context? (150 W/ 10 M)

Model Answer: The actions of any individual when virtue ethics, legal ethics fail are guided by conscience. It is the conscience which guides one to decide between the two actions. But still sometimes, due to conflicts in the inner conscience a person is not able to decide which action is to be chosen. The best… Continue reading ‘When you are in doubt whether an action is good or bad, abstain from it’. – (‘Zoroaster’). What does this mean to you in present context? (150 W/ 10 M)

A major challenge today is to develop low-input, high-output agriculture. This cannot be achieved without technology. Can GM crops help in this regard? Critically discuss. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should explain in general about the issues faced by agriculture in present context. Like use of inadequate manure, use of unimproved seeds, primitive method of cultivation, regional disparities in crop production, small landholdings etc. Further, mention how can GM Crop help in this regard and associated potential risks with GM crops. Next,… Continue reading A major challenge today is to develop low-input, high-output agriculture. This cannot be achieved without technology. Can GM crops help in this regard? Critically discuss. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Critically analyze the Aadhar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill – 2018 which recently got passed in Lok Sabha. Do you think it’s a renewed attack on privacy? (200 W/ 12½ M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-renewed-attack-on-privacy-on-aadhaar-bill/   Model Answer: In the backdrop of the landmark Supreme Court’s verdict that imposed restrictions on use of Aadhaar by private companies, the center has brought amendment to the Aadhaar Act to enhance powers of UIDAI and ensure stringent safeguards against any violation of norms. The amendments brought are in sync with the… Continue reading Critically analyze the Aadhar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill – 2018 which recently got passed in Lok Sabha. Do you think it’s a renewed attack on privacy? (200 W/ 12½ M)

The treaty of versailles was mainly an armistice for 20 years.” Comment. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: This question is asked because of 100 years completion of World War – I. The introduction should explain about the treaty and the reason behind its signing and the reason behind calling it as an armistice treaty. Further, mention the key highlights of the treaty. Like slashing military budget by Germany, demilitarize its… Continue reading The treaty of versailles was mainly an armistice for 20 years.” Comment. (200 W/ 12½ M)

*Important – Bringing down discounts to Prime Students to 10% after January

Dear Students, Admissions for January Batches is now live. All those who were enrolled in the CD Prime Test Series were entitled a discount of 30% across all our products. However, all our products required a lot of effort on a regular basis. Take for eg. Samachar Mantha. It involved compiling notes, recording + editing videos,… Continue reading *Important – Bringing down discounts to Prime Students to 10% after January

8th and 9th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

8th Jan , Wednesday Q.1) The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is one of the largest recruitment agencies in our country. With respect to the SSC, which of the given statements is/are correct? The SSC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Human Resource Development. It was created to ease the burden of the UPSC… Continue reading 8th and 9th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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